Lucky
is still reeling from all the upsets of last week. Hopefully
things return to normal this week and Lester is spot
on with the winners once again so he can keep the name;
Lucky! Just kidding, Lester is always lucky, just not
always right. Now if I could only get a little coffee
with all this humble pie! Click
here if you want to read my review of how the previous
week played out against my picks and my power ratings
for the first quarter.
Week
5 Super Picks
Cardinals
(+1)
@ Niners - Cardinals get a point, so that's
cool. Both teams are bad but the Cardinals have
Dennis Green, and the 49'ers Have Dennis Erikson.
Emmit Smith has been having a kick ass year
and it's about time to once again appreciate
Mr. Smith.
Game Date: 10/10/04 16:15 ET
Bills
@ Jets (-6.5) - Drew Bledsoe has been
dreadful and don't expect that to change against
the talented Jets team. Jets Quarterback Pennington
will not turn the ball over and less than seven
points is a bargain in this one. Game Date:
10/10/04 16:05 ET
Jaguars (-2.5) @ San Diego - Okay, okay,
so the Chargers have overachieved and the Jaguars
have barely won three games and just lost one.
Only 2.5 to the Chargers…Jump on this free
boat! The Jags shut down the stud running back
in San Diego and then what, Drew Brees beats
them??? As Barb would say…"Yeah Right!"
Game Date: 10/10/04 16:05 ET
Ravens (-1) @ Redskins - The Ravens defense
was humiliated last week at Kansas City. Ray
Lewis is pissed and Clinton Portis has been
fumbling. This is a lethal combination for the
Redskins. Redskins are struggling to pick up
Coach Gibbs schemes and the Ravens defense pounces
without any hesitation. Game Date: 10/10/04
20:30 ET
Lucky
Lester's Picks For Week Five
Dolphins
@ Patriots (-13) -Thirteen is a huge
number but I have to take the Patriots here.
The Dolphins hope to keep it close with their
defense but the Patriots ability to pass and
run will prove it decisive. Dolphins are disorganized
and their moral is low on offense no matter
who is quarterbacking their team. Game Date:
10/10/04 13:00 ET
Browns
@ Steelers (-6) - Okay, I know the Steelers
need to win by more than six but they are better
than the Browns. Rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
has been exceptional and Deuce Staley has restored
the fear factor in their running game. Browns
running back Lee Suggs could have success against
the Steeler defense. The Browns defense has
been decimated by injuries and will be unable
to slow the Steeler attack.
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Raiders
@ Colts (-9) - After a last minute win
last week against Jacksonville with help from
a questionable call, the Colts will be out to
prove that they are one of the dominate teams
in this league. Marvin Harrison is overdue for
a monster game. Raiders have injury concerns
on offense (QB, RB) and showed little last week.
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Lions
(+7) @ Falcons - The Falcons are not good
enough yet to get seven points over a exciting,
young Lions squad. The Lions showed earlier
this year in Chicago that they are finally able
to win on the road. The Falcons are inconsistent
throwing the ball so maybe unable to take advantage
of Detroit's sub par pass defense.
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Bucks @ Saints (-3) - Both of these teams
have been especially disappointing this year.
The Saints QB Aaron Brooks usually steps up
against good defenses. Look for the Saints to
rebound at home saving their season and pushing
the Buccaneers to 0-5.
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Giants (+3) @ Cowboys - Kurt Warner and
Tiki Barber, two notorious turnover artists,
have only turned the ball over twice between
them this year. The Cowboys are really hurting
at right cornerback and the Giants have enough
good receivers to exploit that. Look for Michael
Strahan to blow by Cowboy Right Tackle Torrin
Tucker and lay some big hits on Testaverde.
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Vikings (-4) @ Texans - The Texans have
won two in a row and could hang with the Vikings
for a while, but the Vikings superior firepower
will prove too much in the end. Take the Vikings
only giving four in this one. It sucks but oh
well!
Game Date: 10/10/04 13:00 ET
Panthers (+5.5) @ Broncos - So the whole
"Quentin Griffin is a stud" thing
is over and done with and Jake Plimmer isn't
anything big to get excited about so why do
the Broncos give almost six points? Oh that's
right, the Odds Makers are Crazy! Panthers expect
to get Steven Davis back this week and will
ride him to victory.
Game Date: 10/10/04 16:15 ET
Rams
@ Seahawks (-7) - Seahawks are finally
balanced as their much maligned defense is playing
even better than their vaunted offense. The
suddenly old Rams just can't hang with the speedy,
young Seahawks, especially in Seattle. Expect
Seattle running back Shaun Alexander running
behind Seattle's elite offensive line to dominate
the undersize Rams defenders.
Game Date: 10/10/04 16:15 ET
Titans
@ Packers (-3) - This match up on Monday
night features two teams that are a very disappointing
1-3. This is a must win situation for both teams
to stay competitive for the playoffs. It turns
out that injured Brett Favre is healthier than
injured Packer Quarterback, Steve McNair. The
Packers will not lose three in a row at Lambeau
Field. Take the Packers giving only 3.
Game Date: 10/11/04 21:05 ET
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Lucky Lester
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