Beating Bill Simmons 2008: Week Five

Still not doing well with my picks this year. Time to redeem myself!

Here are my picks for week five (home teams in CAPS, Bill's picks in red):

Colts (-3.5) over TEXANS
Hopefully, Indy spent the bye week working on their rush defense.

Titans (-3) over RAVENS
Have fun on the bench, Vince. You're going to be there for awhile.

EAGLES (-6) over Redskins
For the past three weeks, I've picked against the Redskins and it's bitten me in the ass. But Westbrook's back.

Chargers (-6.5) over DOLPHINS
Yeah, they beat the Patriots two weeks ago. They'll have to win this one to make me believe.

Falcons (+7) over PACKERS
It doesn't look like Rodgers will be playing on Sunday. Even if does, he's been playing like crap lately.

Bears (-3.5) over LIONS
Detroit sucks.

Seahawks (+7.5) over GIANTS
The Giants will win, but won't cover. Seattle gets Branch and Engram back this week.

PANTHERS (-9.5) over Chiefs
This is the second week in a row the Panthers have been favored by more than a touchdown. Has this ever happened before?

BRONCOS (-3) over Bucs
Denver lost to Kansas City last week and they're still favored. No one respects Tampa Bay.

Patriots (-3.5) over 49ERS
Think Mike Nolan had his team running the Wildcat offense in practice this week?

COWBOYS (-17) over Bengals
Why is the line only 17?

Bills (+1) over CARDINALS
Warner will miss Boldin. So will I. Have them both on my fantasy team.

Steelers (+4.5) over JAGUARS
I still think Jacksonville will win, but they can't beat anyone by more than a FG.

Vikings (+3.5) over SAINTS
Don't think this game is going to be close. Vikings in a laugher.

Last Week

Me: 5-8
Simmons: 8-5

Season

Me: 28-31-1
Simmons: 31-28-1

DISCLAIMER: This is provided for entertainment purposes only. If you follow my advice, you are a fool.

Seriously, if you ever spend money based on something I say, have your head examined.

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