Column as I see ’em – Week 5

Column as I see ‘Em is your weekly fix for all things NFL. Here’s our staff writer’s take on how teams may fare during Week 5 of National Football League play.

Thursday

Cardinals at Rams

The 4-0 Cardinals have surprised everyone so far. Look for it to continue. Cardinals by 14.

Sunday

Dolphins at Bengals

Andy Dalton continues to put up big numbers. Bengals by 10.

Packers at Colts

Packers are slumping, but not as far as the Colts. Packers win by 3.

Ravens at Chiefs

Joe Flacco is having an MVP year. Ravens by 14.

Falcons at Redskins

Matt Ryan and the Falcons continue their perfect season against RG3. Falcons by 14.

Browns at Giants

Giants lost a heartbreaker to the Eagles last week, it won’t happen two weeks in a row. Giants by 14.

Eagles at Steelers

Eagles continue their impossible run of winning late. Philly by 7.

Seahawks at Panthers

Seahawks surprised everyone, but no more. Cam Newton has a field day. Panthers by 14.

Bears at Jaguars

Bears defense will shut down MJD, limiting Jacksonville’s offense. Bears by 10.

Titans at Vikings

On top of the NFC North, the Vikings are hot. Minnesota by 14.

Broncos at Patriots

Defensive grudgematch between two solid AFC teams, look for Matt Prater

to make a few field goals. Denver on top by 3.

Bills at 49ers

San Francisco wins the ground battle. 49ers take it by 7.

Chargers at Saints

AFC West Division leaders roll over the no-win Saints. Chargers by 20.

Monday 

Texans at Jets 

Tim Tebow may get his chance, when the Texans are up by 14. Houston wins by 21