NFL Week 5 Spreads and Review

Week 5 Sun, Oct 10 Stadium Time (ET) Spread JAC @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM -1JAC DEN @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM -7BAL ATL @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM -3ATL KC @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM -8IND TB @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM -6.5CIN GB @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM -2.5GB STL @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM -3DET CHI @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM -2.5CHI NYG @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM -3HOU NO @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:05 PM -7NO TEN @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 4:15 PM -6.5DAL SD @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:15 PM -6SD PHI @ SF Candlestick Park 8:20 PM -3.5SF Mon, Oct 11 Stadium Time (ET) Spread MIN @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 8:30 PM -4NYJ

This week; NFL week 5, spread and matchup review starts with the fact that the 0-4 Detroit Lions are favored against the 2-2 Saint Louis Rams by a field goal. Sam Bradford squares off against Shaun Hill, both quarterbacks have been playing well, and both teams have been playing well despite the 0-4 record of Detroit they have been close in every game they've played. This matchup is soo evenly matched it will likely come down to a field goal to decide the game. The Oakland Raiders host the San Diego Chargers, and have no chance of defeating the bolts! The Charger squad coming off of a huge win against Arizona where once again Phillip Rivers has proved to be too good, however, the Raiders ground defense is one of the worst in the league, so look for a strong run attack from San Diego. Game of the Week Undefeated Kansas City will be in a very exicitng matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The pass heavy Colts have an uphill battle against stellar young Chiefs secondary led by Brandon Flowers. Matt Cassell will need to connect with his favorite target this season tight end Tony Moeaki, however, Colts young cornerbacks need to be tested early. In the Chiefs first loss of the season, Peyton Manning will tear the Chiefs apart! Let's see what happens. Other must see Matchups include: The Redskins and McNabb are coming off of a huge win against the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Green Bay Packers led by Aaron Rodgers are coming off of a win to the Detroit Lions. This offensive matchup filled with downfield threats will be about which defense can stop the opposing QB. I like the Packers behind explosive Aaron Rodgers in a close matchup to throw a last quarter td for the win! The AFC West matchup between the Denver Broncos, and the Baltimore Ravens will be a great game. While Baltimore is favored, Kyle Orton's passing attack could catch the Ravens on a blitz for easy points. Unless the Ravens non-existent run game picks up, I don't think their passing game will have too much room for error against a solid Bronco secondary led by Champ Bailey. I foresee the Broncos coming up with an away win to stop the momentum of this Raven defense. Texans have shown a powerful presence in the league with rushing leader Arian Foster leading the NFL in rushing. At the same time the New York Giants have serious receiving threats and a Manning QB who has the power to pick apart offenses. Matt Shaub will spread the ball around, and Andre Johnson will have a huge game, while at the same time Mario Williams will lead this Houston defense to a win against the New York Giants. When the Titans travel to Dallas they will face a Cowboy team that is hungry for a win, while this game will feature a Romo Young showdown, the real matchup will be between DeMarcus Ware putting pressure against Young while the shakey Dallas O line defends against Dave Ball and Will Witherspoon. In a late field goal, the Cowboys will take the home win!