NFL Week 5

[Rob the I ty]

Minnesota -2.5 up to -6 @2.45 Sometimes public perception gets clouded by records and players the media like to pick on. McNabb has been average but he hasn't been terrible, he has still only thrown 2 INTs this season and his QB rating is in the 80s. The Vikes have played well in 1st half at home outscoring opponents 37-0, unfortunately they lost both in the final mins. The defense was great in both games early on getting to the QBs, the DLine was tenacious forcing 6 sacks. The Cards OLine have had trouble keeping Kolb up, he's been sacked 12 times and hurried many others. The Metrodome is a very difficult place to play and the Vikes offense is getting better each week as they incorporate Harvin more knowing he's their only true playmaker outisde of Peterson. The Cards making the long trip to Minneapolis for the early kickoff is never easy. The Vikes won the meeting between these teams last year 27-24 despite giving up a KO return, having 4 TOs and 11 penalties, they did outgain Arizona 507-225 yards.

[Rob the I ty]

Re: NFL Week 5 Philly -2.5 The Eagles are in desparation mode, a loss and they might be ko'd already. Last week's loss to SF was inexcusable. The Bills lost their first game last week and perhaps their magic is wearing off already. The Bills have a decent passing game but can they exploit Philly's weak run D? The Eagle corners will take away what the Bills do best, perhpas they'll use Rodgers-Cromartie on Fred Jackson. I expect the Eagles offense to explode against a very poor Bills defense. McKelvin and Florence vs Maclin and Jackson is big mismatch. The Bills run D is poor so expect McCoy to find room. It's pick your poison for the Bills D and I can't see them coping.