Week 5 turned out to be a good week of hognosticating for most of our competitors. Congratulations to HOOKBASSGA, who for the second time in five weeks placed first in our weekly standings, with a 13-1 mark. HOOKBASSGA also holds a commanding lead in our seasonal standings with a six game lead through five weeks of hognosticating.<\/p>\n
Who would have believed at the start of this season that we\u2019d see Trent Dilfer starting last week for the 49ers, Vinny Testaverde possibly starting this week or next for the Panthers, and Kurt Warner as the starter in Arizona? Probably about the same number of us that believed after the Bills stopped the Pukes on the two-point conversion try, that the Cryboys had a chance at winning such a pathetic excuse for a football game.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati at Kansas City<\/u>
\nThis is a tough pick! Which team is worse? The KC offense or the Bengal defense? Who knows; going against conventional wisdom here and picking the away team without a defense? A full and speedy recovery shout-out to Lemar Marshall, who tore his Achilles in the Bengal\u2019s week four loss to New England.
\nPick – Bengals<\/i><\/p>\n
Houston at Jacksonville<\/u>
\nInjuries have taken their toll on the Texan offense, and the Jacksonville defense will be just too tough at home. Also, Del Rio won\u2019t let the Jags forget that they dropped both meetings last season against a lesser Texan team.
\nPick – Jaguars<\/i><\/p>\n
Miami at Cleveland<\/u>
\nThe Dolphins are the AFC\u2019s only winless team and will start Cleo Lemon (his second) at QB this week replacing Trent \u2018I need to learn to protect my noggin\u2019 Green. Don\u2019t be surprised if Miami pulls off an upset here. Kidding aside, best of luck for a full recovery to Trent Green.
\nPick – Browns<\/i><\/p>\n
Minnesota at Chicago<\/u>
\nThis game should be a defensive battle with neither side having much luck running the ball. The Bears won\u2019t let Adrian Peterson run all over them. Favor the Bears at home with Brian Griese\u2019s experience over projected Viking starter, Tavaris Jackson.
\nPick – Bears<\/i><\/p>\n
Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets<\/u>
\nBoth of these teams are coming off losses to the Giants. During Andy Reid\u2019s tenure, the Eagles are 8-0 coming off a bye week, and have never lost to the Jets (7-0). McChoke will welcome the return of left tackle, William Thomas, and hopes to also see Brian Westbrook\u2019s return.
\nPick – Eagles<\/i><\/p>\n
St. Louis at Baltimore<\/u>
\nBoth teams are struggling with mass injuries on the offensive lines. However, the Raisins\u2019 substitutions have filled in admirably. The Rams started just three offensive starters last week, as compared to the season opener. Gus Frerotte got the start last week and will be wishing he didn\u2019t this week.
\nPick – Raisins<\/i><\/p>\n
Tennessee at Tampa Bay<\/u>
\nThis should be a good, close game. But look for Tampa\u2019s defense to wear down late, after too much time on the field. The Titans will dominate time of possession, due to the Bucs injury-induced lack of a rushing attack.
\nPick – Titans<\/i><\/p>\n
Washington at Green Bay<\/u>
\nThe Washington Redskins\u2019 third-ranked defense has allowed a league-low four touchdowns this season (2 rushing, 2 passing). Most of you probably already know this, but it sure feels good to write and say it! Look for Coach Williams to defend the Packers’ top-ranked passing attack, yet rush-challenged offense, in a similar way to Detroit, daring the Packers to try and run the ball with coverage schemes, little blitzing and a straight four-man rush. This will be Favre\u2019s first loss in four meetings with the Redskins.
\nPick – Redskins<\/i><\/p>\n
Carolina at Arizona<\/u>
\nHaving the advantage of a healthy, albeit aged, starting QB with a winning history and home field should be enough to favor Arizona.
\nPick – Cardinals<\/i><\/p>\n
New England at Dallas<\/u>
\nThis contest will be only the fifth time in league history that two teams have met with records of 5-0 or better. The Pukes are one of three teams that the Patriots have never beaten on the road (Washington and San Francisco are the other two). It\u2019ll be interesting to see over the course of the remainder of the season, if the Bills\u2019 defensive line stunts and positioning are mimicked to try and duplicate Romo\u2019s struggles on Monday night. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to see the Pukes get completely throttled, with Homo throwing another 5 picks, B.O. held without a significant catch, and Moss with 2-3 scores?
\nPick – Patriots<\/i><\/p>\n
Oakland at San Diego<\/u>
\nAt stake, believe it or not \u2013 first place in the AFC West. The health of LaMont Jordan has got to be a concern for the Faider faithful. LT and Michael Turner on the other hand will get plenty of carries from here on out for Bolts.
\nPick – Chargers<\/i><\/p>\n
New Orleans at Seattle<\/u>
\nHolmgren has never lost to the Saints (5-0) and won\u2019t this week at home. What is the story with Drew Brees? The guy is playing like crap and nothing seems to be written or discussed about it.
\nPick – Seahawks<\/i><\/p>\n
N.Y. Giants at Atlanta<\/u>
\nBet the over in Giant sack totals. Sure would be nice for the Falcons to do what the choking Bills couldn\u2019t.
\nPick – Giants<\/i><\/p>\n
Last Week 11-3
\nSeason 51-25<\/p>\n
Edit: This blog was archived in May of 2016 from our original articles database.It was originally posted by Frank Hastings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"