Welcome back to the Charlie The Unicorns Weekly Feature. NFL Week 5 is here. For the record, 42-21 straight-up / 35-28 (ATS – against the spread)….. Lot’s of work to do this week, so keep this brief. The number of stars rank the best games, in my opinion, to sink your precious time into watching. I’ve got my Loyal lock of the year pick in this article. Look for the Chris Keal lock of the year pick next week!
BYE WEEK: Dolphins, Vikings, Jets and Panthers
Thursday Football (OCT 8) EASTERN TIME Broadcast
Colts at Texans 8:25 PM CBS/NFL
Point Spread : -2.0 Texans
O/U : 44.5
Arian Foster is back in the fold and should see a big load this week. With the QB situation unsettled with the Colts, I guess go with the home team.
Prediction: 30 – 26 Texans
Sunday Football (OCT 11)
Bears at Chiefs 1:00PM FOX
Point Spread : -9.0 Chiefs
O/U : 44.5
The Bears are bad. Really bad. The Chiefs at home are really good. Chiefs defense needs to tighten it up, but they can win if they feed Charles the rock.
Prediction: 40- 17 Chiefs
Seahawks at Bengals 1:00 PM FOX (*)
Point Spread : -3 Bengals
O/U: 43.0
I’m going to go with the redhead, but I feel uneasy about this pick. Seattle’s D does well against deep passing teams such as the Bengals, negating a large amount of their offensive explosive play attack. Seattle could win via a late special teams TD….. they are due.
Prediction: 21 – 19 Bengals
Redskins at Falcons 1:00 PM FOX
Point Spread : -7 Falcons
O/U: 47.5
The Falcons are on a roll. Freeman has been outstanding. The balanced attack is deadly. The defense is playing well. Pick the home team for easy money.
Prediction: 38 – 20 Falcons
Jaguars at Buccaneers 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -2.5 Bucs
O/U: 42.0
Both teams are going in the wrong direction. I’m going with the road team and Blake Bortles, they are due for a win.
Prediction: 30 – 27 Jaguars
Saints at Eagles 1:00 PM FOX
Point Spread : -4.5 Eagles
0/U: 49.5
The Eagles have caused me all kinds of grief. Now Bradford has a weak butt…. these turkeys better deliver this week… and the Saints blow on the road.
Prediction: 45 – 30 Eagles
Browns at Baltimore 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -6.5 Ravens
0/U: 43.5
The Ravens have not been playing up to standards. They are a banged up bunch, not having steve smith is a huge loss. The Browns secondary is a bit banged up…. TE/WR Maxx Williams does damage this game.
Prediction: 23- 17 Ravens
Rams at Packers 1:00 PM CBS (***)
Point Spread : -9.5 Packers
O/U: 45.5
This is my Loyal pick of the year. Rams in a shocker in Lambo. They pick off Rodgers 2x. The game has to stay low scoring for them to win….. and keep Lacy in check.
Prediction: 20 – 17 Rams
Bills at Titans 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -2.5 Bills
O/U: 41.5
I love the direction the Bills are moving and what they are doing on offense and defense. This is a match-up of two young signal caller, both of which are dynamic. Crazy play to end the game.
Prediction: 23 – 18 Bills
Cardinals at Lions 4:05 PM FOX (*)
Point Spread : -2.5 Cardinals
O/U: 44.0
The Cardinals better win this game, if they want to be taken seriously. The secondary will be tested, but thanks to the pounding Seahawks put on the Lions, they should be able to win going away.
Prediction: 33 – 20 Cardinals
Patriots at Cowboys 4:25PM PM CBS
Point Spread : -8.5 Patriots
O/U: 49.5
Go with the starting QB. Brady Brady Brady Gronk Gronk Gronk. The End.
Prediction: 45 – 20 Patriots
Broncos at Raiders 4:25 PM FOX (**)
Point Spread : -4.5 Broncos
O/U: 43.5
I love the Broncos D. They will face a big challenge holding rookie sensation WR Cooper down. They are 4 deep at CB, so I like their chances. Carr vs Manning should also be a fun day for FF players.
Prediction: 27 – 17 Broncos
Sunday Night Football
49ers at Giants 8:30 PM NBC (*)
Point Spread : -7 Giants
O/U: 43.0
On the road, I’m not feeling the 49ers. I can see them winning this game, but they would have to have everything go right on offense and bring the week#4 defense to the party. Where is CK7s head? He is the key in all honesty.
Prediction: 27 – 24 Giants
Monday Night Football (OCT 12)
Steelers at Chargers 4:25 PM FOX
Point Spread : -3 Chargers
O/U: 45.5
The Steelers are depleted. The Chargers are at home and need a win badly, to keep up with the other playoff contenders. I’m looking for a huge WR Keenan Allen game. Welcome back to TE Antonio Gates as well!
Prediction: 45 – 38 Chargers
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