Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 5

Jaiden Campana

October 9, 2017

NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user “KeithJJ”

Welcome to Profs Pick ‘Em! Here, members of The Whit decide their winners of every game (besides Thursday Night Football) of the week, as well as adding their sleeper pick. Enjoy, criticize and let us know how many times you can tally Jon Gruden using the phrases, “This guy right here,” or, “I want to see this guy…” Happy football!

GAMES	Jaiden Campana	Chris Devine	Jaryd Leady	Cody Decker	Assane Drame	Matt Kass	David Layton
NYJ @ CLE	NYJ	CLE	NYJ	NYJ	NYJ	CLE	NYJ
BUF @ CIN	CIN	CIN	CIN	BUF	BUF	BUF	BUF
CAR @ DET	CAR	DET	CAR	DET	DET	DET	DET
SF @ IND	IND	IND	IND	IND	IND	SF	SF
TEN @ MIA	MIA	TEN	TEN	TEN	MIA	TEN	MIA
LAC @ NYG	LAC	LAC	NYG	NYG	LAC	NYG	NYG
ARI @ PHI	PHI	PHI	PHI	PHI	PHI	PHI	PHI
JAX @ PIT	JAX	PIT	PIT	PIT	PIT	JAX	PIT
SEA @ LAR	SEA	LAR	LAR	LAR	LAR	SEA	LAR
BAL @ OAK	BAL	BAL	OAK	BAL	BAL	OAK	BAL
GB @ DAL	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB
KC @ HOU	KC	KC	KC	KC	HOU	KC	HOU
MIN @ CHI	MIN	MIN	MIN	CHI	MIN	MIN	MIN

Campana’s sleeper: Carolina Panthers (Campana is 43-16 on the year)

Despite his comments towards the media, it’s not hard to forget what Cam Newton was able to pull off last week. He beat the Pats in Foxborough. Although they have been impressive to start, I’m not fully sold on the Lions. Their defense has been hot, but their offense hasn’t been stellar. This is a Carolina team that has the potential to put points on the board fast.

Devine’s sleeper: Los Angeles Chargers (Devine is 38-21 on the year)

The meeting between two 0-4 teams means someone has to win (unless they tie). The Chargers nearly beat the Eagles last week and the Giants lost for a second-straight week on a walk-off FG. Until the Giants show me that they can close out games, I’m going against them.

Leady’s sleeper: Cincinnati Bengals (Leady is 34-25 on the year)

The Bengals are off to a tough start. But, the Bills haven’t shown me anything worth while yet. I think Andy Dalton will bounce back this week and throw for over 300 yards and lead his team to victory.

Decker’s sleeper: Chicago Bears (Decker is 32-27 on the year)

Mitchell Trubisky in his first start picks up a win at home. The question of Sam Bradford playing or not playing and the absence of Dalvin Cook causes concern for the Vikings and it hurts them in the end.

Drame’s sleeper: Houston Texans (Drame is 33-26 on the year)

Deshaun Watson appears to have arrived! The Chiefs are good. They may very well represent the AFC come February. However, with Watson coming along smoothly thus far and a Watt/Clowney defense coming along too, the Texans continue to roll.

Kass’ sleeper: Jacksonville Jaguars (Kass is 35-24 on the year)

My sleeper this week is the Jaguars. Pittsburgh has a history of playing down to its competition. Even if Jacksonville loses it won’t be by a blowout.

Layton’s sleeper: Houston Texans (Layton is 35-24 on the year)

Deshaun Watson will continue to be dominant as a rookie to lead Texans past the Chiefs.

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