***Disclaimer- these picks are for fun and to see how bad I do. If you wager - only bet what you can afford to lose. Always assume you’re going to lose. Never risk the mortgage, rent, or your kid’s college education. There is NO such thing as a sure thing- especially with my lousy picks. If you risk more than you can afford and lose- that’s on you. I told you so! In the Supercontest - you must pick 5 games each week- whether you like them or not. I may not like some games but I still have to pick 5 so keep that in mind. Their rules not mine.

The 2018 winner beat out 3,122 other participants. Typically it takes around a 65% winning pct to have a shot at winning it all. In 2018 the winner went 70% against the spread- just unbelievable! Anyway I just want to do this for fun and see how it goes.

Week 5 Results 2-2-1

After a slow start the Patriots mauled the hapless Redskins- ousting head coach Jay Gruden in the carnage. The Vikes won handily against Danny Dimes and his Giants. Let’s not induct him in the Hall of Fame just yet folks. The Vikes defense is a tad bit tougher than Tampa and Washington’s. The Chiefs were upset by the Colts- no one saw that coming. And down in Nashville Cairo Santos missed 4 field goals for Tennessee in a game they should have won and covered. It cost him his job and me my Titans pick. Man do I hate kickers- gaa!!! Finally the Ravens blew a lead and then rallied for a push against the Steelers. Pittsburgh was down to it’s 3rd string QB after losing Mason Rudolph to a concussion and still the Ravens couldn’t win by more than 3- unreal! There’s aren’t any time outs in the Supercontest to regroup- on to week 6.

Season Results 15-9-1

The Patriots should crush the Giants- their defense is stifling. weather conditions will be a factor with gusty winds in New York. The Redskins go down to South Beach. Their defensive line could wreak havoc on the Dolphins offense. I expect a heavy dose of AP and ball control. Give me the Redskins. Atlanta goes out West to the desert. they should have too much firepower for the Cardinals defense. Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman should have big games. The Packers host the Lions. I’ll take Green Bay although this could be a trap game after an emotional road win in Dallas. Finally the Chargers are favored by less than a touchdown against the Steelers 3rd string QB in LA. I’ll take Phillip Rivers all day with that line. However, if 2nd string QB Mason Rudolph plays I’m off of that game and will switch to Dallas (-7) at NY Jets.

*Note- picks subject to change before game time

New England (-17) at NY Giants

Washington (-3.5) at Miami

Atlanta (-2.5) at Arizona

Green Bay (-4) vs Detroit

**If Mason Rudolph is out- I’ll take the LA Chargers (-6.5) vs Pittsburgh and their 3rd string QB. However, if Mason Rudolph starts, I’ll instead take DALLAS (-7) at NY Jets