Ridin' Pine Week 5 Picks

 All games are 1:00 p.m. ET unless noted otherwise


Jake       40-21

Sam       41-20

Johnny   36-21


THURSDAY


Tampa Bay @ Chicago

Jake: Buccaneers

Sam: Buccaneers 

Johnny: Bucs



SUNDAY


Los Angeles (N) @ Washington

Jake: Rams

Sam: Rams

Johnny: Rams


Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

Jake: Steelers

Sam: Steelers 

Johnny: Steelers


Arizona @ New York (A)

Jake: Cardinals

The Jets are the worst team in the league.

Sam: Cardinals 

The Cardinals have not lived up to *some people* (Jakes) expectations, but  they are still an incredibly talented team who has won a couple games this year. The Jets on the other hand have not won yet and will be playing with their back up QB.

Johnny: Cardinals


Las Vegas @ Kansas City 

Jake: Chiefs

Sam: Chiefs 

Johnny: Chiefs


Jacksonville @ Houston 

Jake: Texans

The Jaguars aren’t great, but at least they’re playing better than expected, as most people expected them to be the worst team in the league. Houston also just shook up their whole season by firing their HC. Yes, that HC happened to be one of the worst coaches in the NFL, but it still will take time for them to transition before they are ultimately better off. Nonetheless the Jags pass rush is already bad enough, and with their best edge rusher Josh Allen out, Watson will have all day to throw in this one.

Sam: Texans 

I have picked this Houston team almost every week and they won't stop losing. This is the game though. My weekly Texans pick will finally be correct. If it isn't I may quit on this team for good...

Johnny: Texans


Cincinnati @ Baltimore

Jake: Ravens

Sam: Baltimore 

Sorry Jeaux this is gonna be a tough one.

Johnny: Ravens


Carolina @ Atlanta

Jake: Panthers

Teddy Bridgewater has my expectations especially with CMC out, and the Falcons are one of the least disciplined teams in the league. The Falcons are the better team on paper, but that hasn’t seemed to matter for them this year. 

Sam: Falcons

Johnny: Panthers


Miami @ San Francisco 4:05pm

Jake: 49ers

Sam: 49ers

Johnny: 49ers


New York (N) @ Dallas 4:25pm

Jake: Cowboys

Sam: Cowboys

Johnny: Cowboys


Indianapolis @ Cleveland 4:25pm

Jake: Browns

Kareem Hunt is a little banged up, but he’s looked great so far, and will assert himself as one of the best backs in the league again with a big game for the Chubb-less Browns. Indy hasn’t had the most difficult schedule through 4 weeks and while I think this is gonna be close, the Browns have done a good job of limiting Baker’s role in their offense, which has helped their cause. Myles Garrett is also playing like he has something to prove, and as unbelievably good as this Colts O-Line is, I think this is the first game where Rivers will see some significant pressure.

Sam: Colts

I don't believe in Baker. I will never believe in Baker. My head is firmly in the sand.

Johnny: Browns


Minnesota @ Seattle 8:20pm

Jake: Seahawks

Sam: Seahawks 

Johnny: Seahawks



MONDAY


Los Angeles (A) @ New Orleans 8:15pm

Jake: Saints

If the Chargers had Austin Ekeler I think this game would be closer, but assuming the questionable Michael Thomas plays in this game they should be able to hold off the Chargers.

Sam: Saints

Johnny: Saints



Tuesday 


Buffalo @ Tennessee 7:00pm

Jake: Bills

Sam: Bills

Johnny: Bills