Week 5 Predictions

Last week NFL Girl finished 11-4 (thank goodness for the real refs!). Let's try to improve that..here we go:

Arizona Cardinals (4-0) vs St. Louis Rams (2-2)

Cardinals come in off a win last week against the Dolphins at home last week. QB Kevin Kolb completed 29 of 48 for 324 yds, 3 TDs and 2 INT with WR Larry Fitzgerald catching 1 of them. With RB Beanie Wells gone for the season, RB Ryan Williams will need to get the ground attack scoring or they will not be able to maintain this streak. However, they're defense has looked great through the first 4 weeks. Rams come in off a win last week against the Seahawks at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 16 of 30 for 221 yds 0 TDs  and 1 INT. Bradford  hasn't thrown a TD in 2 weeks, the only TD thrown last week was by rookie P Johnny Hekker. RB Steven Jackson is questionable with a groin injury this week but has yet to score a TD so far this season. With the inconsistent play of their defense this season is not shaping up well for them thus far. Prediction: Cardinals

Miami Dolphins (1-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-1)

Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals in Arizona. Dolphins are struggling to score TDs with rookie QB Ryan Tannehill havng completed just 2 TDs to 6 INTs and RB Reggie Bush having scored only 2 TDs and that was just in week 2. This team has had some close losses so should be able to rally and get some wins this season. Bengals come in off a win last week against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. QB Andy Dalton completed 20 of 31 for 244 yds, 2 TDs & 1 INT with WR AJ Green catching 6 passes for 117 yds and 1 TD. LB Dontay Moch will be back this week which should help their defense which has been a bit of a disappointment this season. Prediction: Bengals

Cleveland Browns (0-4) vs New York Giants (2-2)

Browns come in off a loss last week to the Ravens in Baltimore. Rookie QB Brandon Weeden has completed just 3 TDs to 7 INTs so far this season. The bright spot rookie RB Trent Richardson has scored a TD in the last 3 weeks. Browns defense need to stop opponents at the end of games if they hope to win this season. Giants come in off a close loss last week to the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Eli Manning completed 24 of 42 for 309 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Victor Cruz making 9 receptions for 109 yds and 1 of those TDs. Giants defense has been inconsistent which may hurt them as the season progresses. Prediction: Giants

Green Bay Packers (2-2) vs Indianapolis Colts (1-2)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Saints at home. QB Aaron Rodgers had his best week thus far completing 31 of 41 for 319 yds, 4 TDs and 1 INT with WR Jordy Nelson making 8 catches for 93 yds & 1 TD. They need to get their running game going; RB Cedric Benson only has 1 TD so far this season. The defense has been frustratingly inconsistent. Colts come in off a bye last week. Rookie QB Andrew Luck has thrown for 846 yds, 5 TDs and 4 INTs so far this season and RB Donald Brown has only rushed for 155 yds and 1 TD. Colts have to find a way to score more points if they have any hope of being competitive this season. Prediction: Packers

Philadelphia Eagles (3-1) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2)

Eagles come in off a win against the Giants last week at home. QB Michael Vick completed 19 of 30 for 241 yds and 1 TD. RB LeSean McCoy has only rushed for 1 TD so far this season. This team has relied heavily on their defense to keep them in games and should fair well in their weak dvision. Steelers come in off a bye last week. QB Ben Roethlisberger has thrown for 904 yds 8 TDs and just 1 INT so far this season. Their defense has struggled so far but will have OLB James Harrison back this week which should give them a needed boost. Prediction: Steelers

Atlanta Falcons (4-0) vs Washington Redskins (2-2)

Falcons come in off a win last week against the Panthers last week at home. QB Matt Ryan completed 25 of 40 for 369 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT. RB Michael Turner rushed for 103 yds on 13 carries. Falcons defense has been one of the best in the league. Redskins come in off a win last week at home. Rookie QB Robert Griffin III completed 26 of 35 for 323 yds and rookie RB rushed for 113 yds on 21 carries and 1 TD. Their defense has been playing well even when their offense has struggled to score. Prediction: Falcons

Baltimore Ravens (3-1) vs Kansas City Chiefs (1-3)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 28 of 46 for 356 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Torrey Smith making 6 receptions for 97 yds and the lne TD pass. Ravens have 1 of the top defenses. Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Chargers at home. QB Matt Cassel had a rough game completing 24 of 42 for 251 yds, 2 TDs and 3 INTs. RB Jamaal Charles rushed for 88 yds on 17 carries and 1 TD and received 1 TD as well. Chiefs defense have been a major let down in the 4th quarter of every game so far. Prediction: Ravens

Chicago Bears (3-1) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3)

Bears come in off a win last week against the Cowboys in Dallas last week. QB Jay Cutler completed 18 of 24 for 275 yds and 2 TDs with WR Brandon Marshall making 7 receptions for 138 yds and 1 of those TDs. With RB Matt Forte having been out with an injury and RB Michael Bush not having scored a TD yet, the running attack is sorely lacking, but they're defense has more than made up for the shortcoming on offense. Jags come in off a loss last week to the Bengals at home. QB Blaine Gabbert completed 23 of 34 for 186 yds, 1 TD and his 1st INT of the season. Maurice Jones-Drew was held in check last week so will need to produce this week if Jags have any shot of winning. Prediction: Bears

Seattle Seahawks (2-2) vs Carolina Panthers (1-3)

Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Rams in St. Louis. Rookie QB Russell Wilson had his worst game of his young career throwing 3 INTs and 0 TDs. Their bright spot is RB Marshawn Lynch who rushed for 118 yds on 20 carries and 1 TD. Their defense nees to play consistent from week to week. Panthers come in off a loss last week to the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Cam Newton completed 15 of 24 for 215 yds and 2 TDs. RB DeAngelo Williams rushed for 1 additional TD. Panthers defense need to hold it together through the end of the 4th quarter. Prediction: Seahawks

Buffalo Bills (2-2) vs San Francisco 49ers (3-1)

Bills come in off a loss last week to the Patriots at home. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick had a rough week completing 22 of 39 for 350 yds, 4 TDs and 4 INTs. Their running game and their defense didnt show up last week and will need a big showing against the 49ers to have any shot whatsoever. 49ers come in off a shutout win over the Jets last week in New York. 49ers kept to the ground with RBs Frank Gore & Kendall Hunter & back up QB Colin Kaepernick each scoring a rushing TD. The defense scored a TD as well when Carlos Rogers running back a fumble for a score. Their defense is in the top 5. Prediction: 49ers

Denver Broncos (2-2) vs New England Patriots (2-2)

Broncos come in off a win last week agains the Raiders at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 30 of 38 for 338 yds and 3 TDs with WR Eric Decker catching 1 of them. RB Willis McGahee rushed for 112 yds on 19 carries and 1 additional TD. Their defense is still showing weakness on the line and need to find a way to shore up the holes. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Tom Brady had his best game so far this season completing 22 of 36 for 340 yds and 3 TDs. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 106 yds on 22 carries and 2 additional TDs. Patriots defense has made vast improvements over last season and can capitalize on a weak division. Prediction: Patriots

Tennessee Titans (1-3) vs Minnesota Vikings (3-1)

Titans come in off a loss last week against the Texans in Houston. With QB Jake Locker injured back up QB Matt Hasselbeck completed 17 of 25 for 193 yds, 2 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Kendall Wright catching 1 of the TDs. RB Chris Johnson finally had his 1st game over 100 yds finishing last week with 141 yds on 25 carries, but he has yet to score a TD so far this season. Titans defense is the worst in the league allowing the most points against allowing an average of 37.7 pts per game. If they don't find a way to address the problem fast, this is going to be a terrible season. Vikings come in off a win last week against the Lions in Detroit. QB Christian Ponder has thrown a total of 824 yds, 4 TDs and 0 INTs so far this season. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 102 yds on 21 carries while WR Percy Harvin ran back a kick-off for a TD. Vikings defense has been their biggest asset. Prediction: Vikings

San Diego Chargers (3-1) vs New Orleans Saints (0-4)

Chargers come in off a win last week against the Chiefs in Kansas City. QB Phillip Rivers completed 18 of 23 for 209 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT with RB Jackie Battle receiving 1 TD and rushing for 1 additional TD. The Chargers defense is the best in their weak division. Saints come in off a loss last week to the Packers in Green Bay. QB Drew Brees completed 35 of 54 for 446 yds and 3 TDs with WR Marques Colston making 9 receptions for 153 yds and 1 of those TDs. This team is struggling badly on defense especially late in games. Prediction: Chargers

Houston Texans (4-0) vs New York Jets (2-2)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Titans at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 20 of 28 for 202 yds and 2 TDs with TE Owen Daniels receiving 1 of them. RB Arian Foster rushed for 86 yds on 24 carries and 1 additional TD. Texans defense is the best in a very weak AFC South division. Jets come in off a loss last week the 49ers at home. QB Mark Sanchez had a terrible game completing just 13 of 29 for 103 yds, 0 TDs and 1 INT. His running game behind RB Shonn Greene has only scored 1 TD so far this season. Jets offense will be without Santonio Holmes for the rest of the season which will hurt them down the line. Their defense is struggling especially without CB Darelle Revis. This is going to be a rough season for them. Prediction: Texans