Fifth Down, Week Five

Really late this week--will explain later, as I've got to type my predictions, too!

This week's games (my original predictions in italics):

Titans 13 , Ravens 10 - Nailed this one to the wall, and Collins indeed proved himself the better quarterback, but then again, Flacco's only a rookie, and he faced the league's best D, and considering that, he didn't fare that bad. Win. Actual score: Titans 13, Ravens 10.

Panthers 20, Chiefs 10 - A slaughter and shut-out; Kansas City is not for real. Win. Actual score: Panthers 34, Chiefs 0.

Bears 24, Lions 13 - Detroit's Kitna got his leash yanked, but it was because of injury. It wouldnt have mattered anyway, 'cause the Lions were overmatched in every aspect of this game. Win. Actual score: Bears 34, Lions 7.

Packers 17, Falcons 14 - Boy, Atlanta sure looks great running the ball--Green Bay must have thought that, too, as they stepped back and watched them do it all game long. Loss. Actual score: Falcons 27, Packers 24.

Colts 31, Texans 20 - Houston's Mario Williams had a heckuva game, and is having a great year, but Peyton Manning made another last-minute comeback victory, where Houston's QB Sage Rosenfels had oee of the biggest choke games of, uh, ever. Win. Actual score: 31-27

Chargers 27, Dolphins 24 - Miami's D is vastly improving. Loss. Actual score: Dolphins 17, San Diego 14

Giants 24, Seahawks 16 - The Super Bowl champs are playing like Super Bowl champs, and the Seahawks--healthier than they've been all season--uh...aren't. Win. Actual score: Giants 44, Seahawks 6

Eagles 24, Redskins 23 - Fantastic game, and Washington just may be the second best team in the NFL right now. Loss. Actual score: Redskins 23, Eagles17

Buccaneers 28, Broncos 17 - Can anyone step up and throw the ball for Tampa Bay? Anyone? Garcia, it's your turn again. Better not turn it over, or you'll meet with another mysterious injury. Loss. Actual score: Broncos 16, Buccaneers 13.

Bills 24, Cardinals 20 - Nothing was wrong about Warner's passing this day. Loss. Actual score: Cardinals 41, Bills 17.

Cowboys 31, Bengals 13 - The Bengals played really well, but like many of their other games this season, they couldn't close. Win. Actual score: Cowboys 31, Bengals 22.

Patriots 17, 49ers 13 - Matt Cassell threw it well when he needed to, and he didn't turn the ball over. Win. Actual score: Patriots 30, 49ers 21.

Steelers 20, Jaguars 17 - Wow, what a game, and wow, what a performance by Ben Roethlisberger, who's on track to having an MVP type season with his gutsy performances. Win. Actual score: Steelers 26, Jaguars 21.

Vikings 30, Saints 27 - How'd I forget to call this one?

Record this week: 8-5

Record this year: 51-22