NFL Week 5: Picks and predictions

The Week 5 NFL slate has some very interesting games, and Matt Verderame gives his NFL picks and predictions for all of them.

It’s been a rough year for me. Let’s be real, your dog could be doing a better job to this point. Still, I press on because otherwise, I’ll be paying rent with monopoly money. I promise to do better (again) because, frankly, I can’t be worse.

Let’s do this.

Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) at San Francisco 49ers

This game could set back football a good 50 years. The Cardinals (1-3) are a mess and will be starting Drew Stanton. Somehow, he’s the best quarterback on the field against the 49ers (1-3), who are rolling deep with Blaine Gabbert. Wow.

Pick: Arizona 19, San Francisco 12

Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins (-3.5)

Speaking of setting the sport back, here comes Tennessee (1-3) and Miami (1-3). The winner of this game is really the loser, because they give up draft position.

Pick: Miami 23, Tennessee 17

Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)

The battle of Maryland. Washington (2-2) has won two straight and the offense is looking better, while Baltimore (3-1) is a very soft contender. Still, John Harbaugh won’t lose twice consecutively at home.

Pick: Baltimore 27, Washington 24