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Last week, I don't think was a horrible week for my predictions. But I missed some easy ones, because I wanted to be bold. That what happens, though. This season is quickly moving along as we are entering the 5th weekend of the season. At this point, I think we have an idea on which teams are considered the favorite for the postseason. And which teams need to get in gear RIGHT NOW! A few of those teams should include the Eagles (sadly leading their division somehow), Cowboys, Vikings, Raiders, Chargers, Cardinals and I will even throw the 49ers on this list. I say mainly 49ers because they are so banged up and frankly they have a brutal scheudle ahead of them against several playoffs contenders. There are other teams out there that probably should get it in gear, but I don't think they have a good shot at doing anything this season.
Week 5 Predictions
Jags at Texans
These are two bad teams, there is no way around it. As fans, you can make all the excuses you want for them. But reality is they just aren't very good. I wasn't very high on the Jags entering the season, honestly. They really don't have anything appealing to them. The defense is gone and the offensive weapons were never there in the first place. A few years ago, they made it to the AFC Championship game. But that was with that impressive defensive unit. Like I said, that defense is gone and now they are trying to figure it out. On offense side of the ball, it is painful to watch. They have a nice young QB, but that's all they have. No real weapons on the offense to make them a threat is probably the most worrisome issue. They really don't do anything really good and that's the biggest problem for them. They don't know who they are and most bad teams have that in common.
The Texans just fired their head coach/GM, so not like things could get worse. I think the Texans have more talent than the Jags. And the most important position is the quarterback position and at the skill position. They have a huge advantage in that regard, in my opinion and that will probably be the difference in the game.
Prediction - Texans get their first of the season, as Houston too talented to lose to an unimpressive Jacksonville team. Plus, they are at home for this one.
Bengals at Ravens
Five or six years ago, this matchup would be one of the top games this week. However, I don't think that will be the case here in 2020. I love what I am seeing out of Joe Burrow and happy that he led the Bengals to their first win. But Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are much better than the Bengals. And that's not shade at the Bengals, as the Ravens are a top 5 team this league at this very moment.
However, I fully expect Jackson vs Burrow to be a classic matchup down the road. Think about it for a second! If Joe Burrow becomes as good as we think he will and Jackson keep getting better? Yeah that gonna be must-see tv in a few years, in my opinion. As for this game, I am not expecting a blowout by any means. I think Ravens will win this game, but Burrow is good enough to keep things respectable!
Prediction - Ravens win this one, but I think Joe Burrow gonna leave a little doubt that he belongs at this level and should be considered as the leading-OROY!
Panthers at Falcons
Two weeks ago, a lot of people (including myself) thought the Falcons would win vs the Bears. They are up 26-10 and then Bears put in Nick Foles. Falcons offense went cold and they didn't put up a single point afterwards. Bears come back and win. Then on MNF, a lot of people thought they had a shot vs a super banged up Packers' offense. Turns out, Aaron Rodgers can make anyone and everyone look good in 2020. So do the Falcons get their first win of the season vs the Panthers?
I think, the Falcons have a shot at doing so, but they need to get the ball to their playmakers. Last week, Cavlin Ridley was completely shutdown by Jaire Alexander of the Packers. They can't let that happen this week, as this offense need to get the ball to their best players. Because this defense is really bad and the Panthers will even look good vs them. And the Panthers have probably exceed what were expected of them so far.
Panthers suprised me last week with a win over the Cardinals. I didn't expect that to happen, so can they win two in a row? I want to say yeah, but at the same time I think the Falcons have a lot higher ceiling on offense than the Panthers do. That where I am kinda iffy on this Carolina's team. They are alright, but we know they can only do so much.
Prediction - I don't think either of these defense are good enough to effective slow down the other, even though I believe the Panthers have the better defense. But this is legit a top 10 offense for the Falcons. Last week was the first time that they failed to score at least 26 points. I don't think the Panthers can go punch for punch with the Falcons and that where I gotta side with the Falcons on this one. Their offense will be the difference in this game!
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