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NFL Week 5 2019: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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As October begins, the pretenders start giving way to the contenders. This week, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys play in a high-stakes affair.

Everybody is allowed an off week, right?

I sure hope so, because my 6-9 record last week is the worst I’ve had in a long time. I’m ashamed. I know what I did.

I also know I have to make it right, and by God, I … really hope to make it right. Let’s do this.

All lines courtesy of OddsShark.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-1.5)

Classic rebound game for Los Angeles (3-1). The Rams have to be mortified after allowing 55 points to the Buccaneers. While the Seahawks (3-1) are good, they’ve played nobody outside of the Saints, who they lost handily to. Prove it.

Pick: Los Angeles 26, Seattle 24

Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)

I won’t make you read about this. The Bengals (0-4) are at home, and the Cardinals (0-3-1) couldn’t block 11 fans.

Pick: Cincinnati 31, Arizona 28

Atlanta Falcons at Houston Texans (-5)

No idea what happens. The Falcons (1-3) look terrible and Dan Quinn has half his office packed up. The Texans (2-2) forced three turnovers last week and still lost to Kyle Allen. Anything is possible.

Pick: Houston 24, Atlanta 23

Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

If the Ravens (2-2) don’t win this game, they are sliding towards oblivion. For the Steelers (1-3), it’s another must-win. If Mason Rudolph pulls this out, Pittsburgh is suddenly in the AFC North conversation.

Pick: Baltimore 22, Pittsburgh 17

Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans (-3)

The Bills (3-1) should be getting more respect here. The Titans (2-2) are coming off a great win, but that offense is going to score enough on Buffalo? If Josh Allen is healthy, look for the road Bills to win a tight one. If it’s Matt Barkley, disregard everything I wrote.

With Josh Allen Pick: Buffalo 20, Tennessee 16
Without Josh Allen Pick: Tennessee 19, Buffalo 9