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The Armchair Quarterback’s guide to the NFL: Week 5

By Lyle Graversen

Nov 24, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (not pictured) in the 1st quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (not pictured) in the 1st quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 6, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs the offense against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Wild Card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs the offense against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Wild Card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts

This could end up being the game of the week this week. The Ravens have been playing great of late and the Colts have now won two in a row after starting 0-2. Ultimately, I’m just not sure I’m ready to pick anybody to go into Indy and outscore the Colts who are currently the top scoring and passing team in the NFL. With the Ravens defense only rated 24th against the pass I’m going to have to go with Andrew Luck and the high powered Colts attack as my official pick, but I won’t be shocked if the Ravens are able to pull the upset.

Ravens 23
Colts 27

Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars

I was tempted to pick this game as my “Survivor Pool Lock of the Week”, but that loss to the Bucs last week has me questioning the Steelers a little. Also, Blake Bortles looks like the real deal. So while I’m still convinced that the Steelers should win this one going away, I’m not going to bet on it. The Jaguars are giving up an abysmal 38 points per game on defense. That sounds like just what Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell need to bounce back from a disappointing loss last week.

Steelers 31
Jaguars 20

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