Indianapolis 24, New England 38: TW: Patriots, CV: Patriots
At the end of the day, it still proves that the Patriots are still the best team in the AFC. This game still proved that even though Andrew Luck still had quite the game slinging the ball for over 300 yards passing for three touchdowns. Not also to mention that he had 59 attempted throws. The Patriots are still a well-built machine.
TW: 1-0, CV: 1-0
Atlanta 17, Pittsburgh 41: TW: Falcons, CV: Falcons
Well, shit happens. The day that Yinzer nation that had been waiting for all year had come. The day the Steelers defense didn't suck. The Steelers offense returned to for with both the running and air games playing to balance. Ben Roethlisberger would throw for 250 yards for three touchdowns while James Conner would run in for two touchdowns. It might be safe to say that Atlanta isn't looking too good right now and they might be done. Tough division to come back from.
TW: 1-1, CV: 1-1
Baltimore 9, Cleveland 12: TW: Ravens, CV: Ravens
The day also finally came for the Browns. They finally won a game on a Sunday for the first time in almost three years, December 2015 as a matter of fact. It was a bit surprising to me that it would be their older brother, Baltimore, that would let them win a game. The game-winning field goal was ugly yet beautiful as they would win a game. Baker Mayfield threw for 342 yards with a touchdown and was pretty solid for most of the game. As for Baltimore, shaking my head. C'mon man!
TW: 1-2, CV: 1-2
Denver 16, NY Jets 34: TW: Broncos, CV: Jets
It was a big day for Isiah Crowell on the ground as he would break the franchise rushing yards record of 210 yards set by Thomas Jones in 2009. Crowell would get 219 after the game. Sam Darnold was overall alright as he didn't need to step up and make the big throws. For the Broncos, they went to the east coast and looked flat even though Case Keenum would throw for over 300 yards. Jet lag perhaps, who knows.
TW: 1-3, CV: 2-2
Green Bay 23, Detroit 31: TW: Packers, CV: Packers
It was a game that shouldn't have been closer than what the final result showed. Costly mistakes early in the game ended up dooming the Packers. The Lions took advantage of some of those mistakes and would end up winning a close one. Green Bay very fortunate that this game was as close as it was. Green Bay might need a new kicker after Mason Crosby would miss three field goals and one extra point. It is interesting to note that the Lions have a three-game winning streak against the Packers for the first time since 1990-1991, the year before Brett Favre would come to Green Bay.
TW: 1-4, CV: 2-3
Jacksonville 14, Kansas City 30: TW: Jaguars, CV: Chiefs
The Patrick Mahomes train kept on rolling despite not throwing for a touchdown, this was not the story of the game. Last week I quoted myself for being right and I'm going to have to quote myself for being wrong. Here's what I said about this game in terms of defense on the picks column:
"Jaguars are 1st in overall defense, the Chiefs are in 32nd. Can't beat an opponent when you can't stop them. I make my case."
The Chiefs defense would force five turnovers on the Jaguars as they were the big story in this game, not the offense. Football giveth, football taketh. Just not the Jaguars day nor my day.
TW: 1-5, CV: 3-3
Miami 17, Cincinnati 27: TW: Bengals, CV: Bengals
The game was a story of the first three quarters and then the fourth quarter. The Dolphins took a 17-point lead with 9:30 left in the 3rd quarter and then the Bengals would score 27 unanswered points. The Bengals took charge as they ravaged against Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins on defense while making two key defensive touchdowns on an interception and a forced fumble. Good win for the Bengals.
TW: 2-5, CV: 4-3
NY Giants 31, Carolina 33: TW: Panthers, CV: Panthers
A game that ultimately came down to the wire and a game-winning field goal. Graham Gano would ultimately hit a 63-yard field goal, tied for the 2nd longest in NFL history. The game was sub-par for both passing attacks as both Eli Manning of the Giants and Cam Newton of the Panthers would throw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Heartbreaker for the Giants as they would lose yet again on a game-winning field goal.
TW: 3-5, CV: 5-3
Tennessee 12, Buffalo 13: TW: Titans, CV: Titans
In another game that would come down to a game-winning field goal, the Bills would get their 2nd win of the season from Steven Hauschka. The game was a snore if you enjoy offensive football but defensively the Bills would force three turnovers against the Titans. Oddly enough Josh Allen of the Bills would only throw for 85 yards in the game. He would be the only one to score on the game's only touchdown on a run play.
TW: 3-6, CV: 5-4
Oakland 10, LA Chargers 26: TW: Chargers, CV: Raiders
It would be a big day for Phillip Rivers and the Chargers, not the Raiders in this one. Rivers would have another 300+ passing yard day for two touchdowns while completing 22 of 27 passes. For the Raiders, you can finally say that their defense outplayed Khalil Mack, then you realize that the Bears are on a bye week this week. Going to have to lick their wounds again and come back better again next week.
TW: 4-6, CV: 5-5
Arizona 28, San Francisco 18: TW: 49ers, CV: 49ers
The chances of a team going 0-16 this season were dashed away as the Cardinals would get win #1 on the season. The Cardinals got a bit of a boost on offense with David Johnson as he would score two touchdowns in the game while Josh Rosen throwing for one touchdown. The 49ers I felt, let this game slip away from them as two interceptions from CJ Beathard would ultimately doom the Niners in this one. Beathard had a good game otherwise throwing for two touchdowns and passing for over 300 yards. Poor Cardinal Viking, one week he picks the Cards, they lose, he picks against them, they win. Poor fella.
TW: 4-7, CV: 5-6
LA Rams 33, Seattle 31: TW: Rams, CV: Rams
The Rams would win a tough game in a hostile environment in Seattle to remain undefeated. The Rams would lose two key offensive weapons that would put the game on the shoulders of Jared Goff, Robert Woods and Todd Gurley. Gurley would run for three touchdowns in the game while Jared Goff would throw for one. The Seahawks offense kept pace with their opposition in this game but sadly would lose in a heartbreaker.
TW: 5-7, CV: 6-6
Minnesota 23, Philadelphia 21: TW: Eagles, CV: Vikings
The Vikings would get a close win in a rematch of the NFC championship game. The game really came down to a few questionable coaching decisions by Eagles coach Doug Pederson, a challenge call that really was no point in reviewing and a chance to pin the Vikings deep in their own territory. The Eagles will have to put this game behind them as they have a short week to prepare for the Giants. The Vikings offense hung tight as Kirk Cousins would throw for 301 yards and one touchdown.
TW: 5-8, CV: 7-6
Dallas 16, Houston 19: TW: Cowboys, CV: Texans
This was probably the dullest game of football that I've seen in a while. The Texans red zone offense was awful, both coaches were awful and deserved to be fired, and this game should've ended in another tie to be honest with you. Still, someone had to win and it was probably the one that deserved to be fired the most out of the two. Ezekiel Elliot had a meager performance for the Cowboys, who had been their driving force for their offense so far this season. As Hall of Fame head coach John Madden would put it "Winning is a great deodorant." Both teams stunk. Rip to my week
TW: 5-9, CV: 8-6
Washington 19, New Orleans 43: TW: Saints, CV: Saints
I will be very honest with you guys, I didn't watch a single second of this game. I knew Drew Brees would get the record, he had 201 passing yards to get it, and then some. The Redskins defense got torched all game long by Drew Brees who would throw for 300+ yards and three touchdowns. Back to the drawing board for the Redskins who could've taken a lead in the NFC East, but nope they lose. As for me, I get a salvaged win in an awful week for me.
TW: 6-9, CV: 9-6
2018:
Week 1: 10-5-1
Week 2: 6-9-1
Week 3: 8-8
Week 4: 12-3
Week 5: 6-9
Overall: 42-34-2
Cardinal Viking
2018:
Week 1: 8-7-1
Week 2: 9-6-1
Week 3: 5-11
Week 4: 9-6
Week 5: 9-6
Overall: 40-36-2
See you guys on Wednesday/Thursday for the Week 6 picks!
-Tom
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