Picking NFL Week 5, by Ron Swanson

BALTIMORE 7 Denver

The Ravens are coming off a very physical game. Denver should be able to keep it close.

BUFFALO pick Jacksonville

The Jags have to have a lot of confidence after beating Indy. The Bills, not so much.

INDIANAPOLIS 8 Kansas City

With two weeks to prepare the improving Chiefs should keep it within 7.

DETROIT 3 1/2 St. Louis

This will be a tough game, but the Rams are playing better right now and should actually cover on the road.

Atlanta 3 CLEVELAND

The Browns at home.

CINCINNATI 6 1/2 Tampa Bay

Not enough offense fromt the Buccs in this one.

Chicago 3 CAROLINA

The Bears run defense needs a big game and they’ll know it.

Green Bay 2 1/2 WASHINGTON

The Skins come back to earth a bit after the emotional trip to Philly. Packers cover.

HOUSTON 3 NY Giants

The Texans can protect Schaub just a bit better than the Bears did Cutler. They should cover at home.

New Orleans 6 1/2 Arizonza

Tough start for a young QB. NO should roll.

San Diego 6 OAKLAND

The Chargers have been a bit inconsistent, but they will be up for this divisional game and win by 7.

DALLAS 6 1/2 Tennessee

Dallas is coming off their bye week and should be more than ready for this one.

SAN FRANCISCO 3 Phidelphia

Kolb didn’t look good in relief of Vick. The 49ers should get their 1st win at last by at least 4.

NY JETS 4 Minnesota

Moss will help the Vikings a lot, but not enough this week.

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Year to date:

RS = 11-19