2019 NFL Picks Week #5

So Thursday night was a pick'em. and once again I failed. I picked the Rams. Seattle won by a point.

So after 4 weeks and 1 game my record is:

Spread: 28-30

Victory: 39-24

Ravens (-3.5) @ Steelers: This is a tough one. Steelers blasted Cincy while the Ravens got knocked back by the Browns. Mason Rudolph has been solid but that rivalry is a different test. These games are usually very close. So I will proceed with caution.

Points: Steelers
Victory: Ravens

Bears (-5.5) @ Raiders: The Bears defense has continued to roll and it is the Khalil Mack revenge game. However, with uncertainty for the QB for Chicago, I'm going to play this cautiously too.

Points: Raiders
Victory: Bears

Cardinals @ Bengals (-3): This one could easily be an upset but I'm not going to go for it. Gimme the Bengals

Points: Bengals
Victory: Bengals

Jaguars @ Panthers (-3.5): Might be the most fascinating contest of the week. Two backup QBs who are making noise. However, I think Carolina will have more versatility because of their number of playmakers

Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers

Vikings (-5) @ Giants: This is a must win game for the Minnesota Vikings. So I expect them to come out guns blazing. Giants will hang in there, but not enough IMO.

Points: Vikings
Victory: Vikings

Patriots (-15.5) @ Redskins: Nothing really needs to be said

Points: Pats
Victory: Pats

Jets @ Eagles (-13.5): Spread is the key with this one. I think Philly, after winning a big game against the Packers and looking forward to a big game at Minnesota, might overlook the Jets a little bit. Sam Darnold's health is also in question. That spread is a bit too big for me.

Points: Jets
Victory: Eagles

Buccaneers @ Saints (-3): The Bucs took advantage of a Rams trap last week. Not so lucky this week I think

Points: Saints
Victory: Saints

Falcons @ Texans (-4): This is a must win game for the Texans after getting upended by the Panthers. The Falcons pass rush scares me a bit so I'm going to play this one cautiously

Points: Falcons
Victory: Texans

Bills @ Titans (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Two very similar teams with tough defenses and meh offenses. The key to me will be the choice at QB for Buffalo. They should play this very secretly in order to confuse the Titans. I just have a liking for this Bills squad and I think they get it done on the road

Points: Bills
Victory: Bills

Broncos @ Chargers (-6): This could be a trap game for the Chargers. Broncos are 0-4 and the Chargers are playing the Steelers next on Sunday night. For that reason, I am going to play this cautiously.

Points: Broncos
Victory: Chargers

Packers @ Cowboys (-3.5): The Eagles ran all over the Packers on Thursday Night and now they will have to contend with Zeke and Dak. This game will be tough but I will take Dallas

Points: Cowboys
Victory: Cowboys

Browns @ Niners (-4): Nick Chubb was the key to the Browns offense last week. but the Niners are among the lowers in terms of yardage per attempt allowed. I will take the Niners at home to win.

Points: Niners
Victory: Niners