In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Lions @ Saints, Texans @ Packers, Chiefs @ Falcons, Eagles @ Bengals, Giants @ Steelers.

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 36-24
Lions, Packers, Falcons, Bengals, Steelers

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 40-20
Saints, Packers, Falcons, Bengals, Steelers

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 39-21
Saints, Packers, Falcons, Eagles, Steelers

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 34-26
Saints, Packers, Falcons, Eagles, Giants

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 31-29
Lions, Packers, Falcons, Begnals, Steelers

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 33-27
Saints, Texans, Chiefs, Eagles, Giants

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 32-28
Lions, Packers, Chiefs, Eagles, Giants

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Vikings @ Lions, Redskins @ Cowboys, Steelers @ Colts, Panthers @ Raiders, Chiefs @ Broncos.

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 32-23
Lions, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Broncos

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 36-19
Lions, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Broncos

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 35-20
Lions, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Broncos

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 31-24
Vikings, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Broncos

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 29-26
Vikings, Redskins, Steelers, Raiders, Broncos

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 29-26
Vikings, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Chiefs

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 28-27
Vikings, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Chiefs

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Cardinals @ Vikings, Packers @ Redskins, Jaguars @ Lions, Eagles @ Seahawks, Texans @ Raiders

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 28-22
Vikings
In the battle of two under-achievers the advantage goes to the home team. The Cardinals are bad on the road and the Vikings, with their talent, are due to end their skid.
Packers
Speaking of due to end their skid, this is it for the Packers. They return with something to prove or they're done for the season.
Lions
The kings of the NFC North by default continue their uneasy dominion.
Seahawks
After beginning the season squeamishly the Seahawks have proven once again to be one of the best teams in the league. That defense, good grief. Speaking of, that defense will give the Eagles grief. I will say, though, that if it was in Phili I'd pick the Eagles, who are ridiculous at home.
Raiders
Something is cookin' in Oakland, lemme tell ya. Jack del Rio, Mike Tice, and company have themselves a nice little squad on their hands. If Sam Bradford can have his way with the Texans Derek Carr sure as heck can.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 31-19
Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have looked mediocre at best for the past several weeks.  They will be playing another under-achieving team with a lot of injuries this week in the Arizona Cardinals, who struggled last week against the 49ers at home.  Just what the doctored ordered for the Vikings, who will get back to frustrating quarterbacks against an over-the-hill Carson Palmer.
Redskins
There’s trouble in Title Town as the Packers travel to the nation’s capital.  The defense is atrocious and Aaron Rodgers just isn’t Aaron Rodgers, despite the fact he’s putting up good numbers so far this year.  He’s just not getting the job done when he needs to, and that’s worrisome to Packer fans.  Meanwhile, the Redskins keep coasting along, and will beat yet another mediocre NFC North team this week.
Lions
The Lions are atop the NFC North, and will stay there by beating the lowly Jaguars.  Easy draw for the Lions this week.
Seahawks
The Seahawks are starting to hit their per usual mid-season stride.  This doesn’t bode well for anybody, including the Eagles who will hang in early but will be an easy two touchdown loser on Sunday.
Raiders
The Raiders are actually good, perhaps really good.  The former kings of Monday Night Football return to slap around the worst 6-3 team in the league.  Raiders win!

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 31-19
Cardinals, Redskins, Lions, Seahawks, Raiders

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 27-23
Cardinals, Redskins, Lions, Seahawks, Raiders

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 25-25
Cardinals, Redskins, Lions, Seahawks, Raiders

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 24-26
Vikings, Redskins, Lions, Seahawks, Raiders

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 24-26
Vikings, Packers , Lions, Seahawks, Raiders

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Vikings @ Redskins, Packers @ Titans, Falcons @ Eagles, Cowboys @ Steelers, Seahawks @ Patriots

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 25-20
Redskins
I have a bad feeling that the Vikings will be out for blood this week, but with Captain Munnerlyn possibly out it'll be hard for them to strike. If Munnerlyn plays they have a decent chance of winning.
Packers
The Titans are a solid team that are trending upward. The Packers aren't the team they used to be, but they still aren't bad enough to lose to the Titans.
Falcons
The Eagles tend to find a way to win at home. The simple problem is that the Atlanta Falcons are a lot better of a team than they are.
Cowboys
Seahawks
My old school upset special. The Patriots have been playing out of their minds but they haven't come across a defense as good as Seattle's, plus Russell Wilson and their offense are surging. Brady has to come back down to earth sometime as well.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 28-17
Redskins
The Vikings will be suffering a little PTSD after last week’s disappointing loss. 
Better coaching and better kicking game would have gained them the win.  They
won’t do much better this week.  Redskins beat a Vikings team currently in free-fall.
Titans
There seems to be something wrong with Aaron Rodgers this year.  Relax, you say?
Maybe it’s time to get worried, Mr. Rodgers, because this just might be the beginning of
your decline.  Maybe Favre is available.  
Eagles
The Falcons are not as good as they appear. The bottom is going to fall out.
Wait for it…wait for it…  The struggling Eagles get back on track this week
and beat the dirty birds.  Wait for it…
Steelers
Big Ben came back last week and stunk up the joint, which is what he always does
the first week back from an injury.  This week he gets back on track, and Dak Prescott
will look like the rookie he is. 
Patriots
Seahawks beat the Jets on Monday night.  Big deal?!  They ain’t gonna beat the Pats.  Patriots
in an easy win.

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 29-16
Redskins, Titans, Falcons, Steelers, Patriots

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 26-19
Vikings, Packers, Falcons, Cowboys, Patriots

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 25-20
Vikings, Packers, Falcons, Cowboys, Patriots

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 24-21
Vikings
Based on what we've seen lately this pick is somewhat irrational. I just have a hard time believing the Vikings lose four straight .
Packers
Packers should win but it will be a close game. Packer offense has to put up numbers against a good defense before I give them the benefit of doubt .
Falcons
The Eagles secondary just won't be good enough and the Eagles pass rush won't have the benefit of facing the Vikings turnstyle to compensate.
Cowboys
The Steelers defense isn't strong enough to stop the Cowboys road graders up front. Ezekiel Elliott will have a solid game and Dak Prescott will make plays off play action.
Patriots
Have to pick Mr Brady until proven otherwise . 


Robert Swinehart (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 24-21

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 23-22

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 23-22
Vikings, Packers, Falcons, Cowboys, Patriots

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Lions @ Vikings, Colts @ Packers, Panthers @ Rams, Broncos @ Raiders, Bills @ Seahawks

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 21-19
Lions
The Vikings many injuries have finally become their Achilles' heal, and without Alex Boone and Sharif Floyd they'll have an even higher insurmountable mountain to climb. If the Vikings win it'll be because the architecture of US Bank Stadium will give them a sound advantage that they'll regret once every other team building a new stadium does them one better.
Packers
Last week the Packers showed that they still got it offensively. That's all they'll need to beat the woeful Colts.
Panthers
After a terrible start the Panthers are starting to pull it together. The Rams are also regressing to the mean.
Raiders
Jack del Rio's Oakland Raiders have been a pleasant surprise this year (to some; many predicted that they'd do well). They'll have a statement win against their AFC rivals.
Seahawks
Like the Panthers, the Seahawks have re-surged after a shaky start. After an impressive start, the Bills will have their hands full in Seattle.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 25-15
Vikings
The Vikings will channel their adversity into crushing Matthew Stafford and the Lions.  The Viking defense will rise to the occasion, and the offense will find a groove.
Packers
This will be a statement game for the Packers. The Pack wins big in another shoot-out.
Panthers
Cam Newton does not like getting hit, but that’s what’s going to happen to him on Sunday against an opportunistic Ram defense.  Despite this, the Panthers will win.
Raiders
The Broncos will have trouble with this young, motivated Raiders squad.  Raiders in a low-scoring game.
Seahawks

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 22-18
Vikings
Because home team or something...?
Packers
Because home team or something...
Rams
Because home team or some...
Raiders
Because home team or...
Seahawks
Because home tea....

Sorry, I know you rely on Erik for the bits and me for actual content, but after the way the Vikings have played the last two weeks this was all I could muster.

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 21-19
Vikings
Although the roar has been restored in Detroit I still think the Vikings go undefeated at home this year.
Packers
The Colts don't have what it takes to steal a win at Lambeau.
Rams
Although Carolina finally won I don't think this surprise season for them is quite done yet. And a victory on the road is always hard to come by.
Raiders
This is their chance at home to show that they can run with the big boys.
Seattle
Bills will be looking to make up for their loss last week but Seattle isn't a place to expect a win.

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 27-13
Vikings, Packers, Panthers, Broncos, Seahawks

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 25-15
Vikings, Packers, Panthers, Broncos, Bills

Robert Swinehart (NEW Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 22-18
Vikings, Packers, Rams, Raiders, Seahawks

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 22-18
Vikings, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Seahawks

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 21-19
Vikings, Packers, Rams, Raiders, Seahawks

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Vikings @ Bears, Lions @ Texans, Patriots @ Bills, Packers @ Falcons, Eagles @ Cowboys.

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 18-17
Bears
Last Sunday the Vikings showed some signs of who they actually are. Jay Cutler will return with something to prove and the Vikings will be caught napping.
Lions
The Lions offense will have an even easier time with the Texans than the Vikings' did.
Patriots
The Patriots will win, no matter what it takes. Like usual.
Falcons
I want to pick my team, but Matt Ryan and Julio Jones will decimate the Packers secondary. The only way they could win would be in a shootout. Fingers crossed, but I might as well make it a win/win situation by picking against them.
Eagles
Philadelphia proved how much of a force their defense is against the Vikings last week. The Cowboys offense won't be able to keep up.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 21-14
Vikings
The Vikings will be on a mission Monday night, and this will prove to be very scary for Jay Cutler.  Vikings 21-9.
Texans
The Lions have showed signs of life lately, while the Texans have been tanking.  The script gets flipped on Sunday as the Texans win 31-21.
Patriots
The Patriots will be looking for revenge on Sunday, and will find it in upstate New York on Sunday.  Patriots win big over an over-matched Bills team. 34-17 Pats.
Falcons
I’m convinced that the Packers just aren’t that good. And even though I believe the Falcons aren’t quite as good as they’ve appeared early on, they will outscore the Pack in a defenseless game. 41-34 Falcons.
Cowboys
The Cowboys and Dak Prescott will win again and take a commanding lead of the NFC East.  Tony who? 27-13 ‘boys.

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 18-17
Vikings
Vikings are simply the better team.
Texans
Brock Osweiller has a good game against a mediocre defense
Patriots
With Tom Brady playing Patriots will prove that their loss to the Bills was more about their third string quarterback than anything else.
Falcons
Falcons will win as long as Atlanta can stop the Packers pass rush. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones are going to have a big game
Cowboys
They're the better team and they're at home.

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 19-16
Vikings
Historically they struggle in Chicago but I think Zimmer will have the team motivated after an embarrassing loss.
Lions
The roar has been restored...
Patriots
I say time after time not to piss off Belichek, I'm thinking he will lay a beat down for that loss they had earlier in the year to the Bills.
Falcons
This is the Packers toughest opponent of the year and they are on the road. I'm predicting a shoot out but the Packers won't be able to keep up.
Eagles
This is a hard game to predict. This Cowboys team seems unstoppable but the Eagles defense is tough. They exposed the weakness of the Vikings (their offensive line) but it won't be as easy this week. But I still think the Eagles will prove why Wentz was picked above Dak.

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 23-12
Vikings, Texans, Patriots, Falcons, Cowboys

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 22-13
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Cowboys

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 20-15
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Packers, Eagles

Robert Swinehart (NEW Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 19-16
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Cowboys

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 19-16
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Cowboys

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Vikings @ Eagles, Redskins @ Lions, Patriots @ Steelers, Raiders @ Jaguars, Texans @ Broncos.

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 15-15
Vikings
The Vikings are the better team. However, I am not as optimistic about this game as your average homer. Did the Vikings players spend there bye week listening to media telling them how good they are? Will they come out flat after playing with so much energy in the first five weeks of the season? Doesn't it seem like streaks are always unlikely?

The Vikings have won eight regular season games in a row, their defense has not given up more than 17 points in the last nine games (including last years playoff loss), and Sam Bradford hasn't thrown an interception since last year. But the Eagles are an above average team: are they really going to lose three straight?

I still pick the Vikings here, but my gut is telling me that Bradford throws his first pick of the season. The Eagles defense has to be aware of his tendencies, his cadence, and how he looks off defenders. If the Vikings go down 10 points, like they have on both of their other road games this year, it will be a hard one to pull out on the road.

Additionally, I am always skeptical after a bye week. Sometimes a bye offers too much time for coaches to think. This happened in 2010, when the Vikings made a knee jerk trade for Randy Moss and Brad Childress drew up a play that had him throw a pass to a gimpy and old Brett Favre. Granted, Zimmer is 1-1 after bye weeks and has been far superior to Brad Childress, but as a Vikings fan I always expect something stupid to happen eventually.

Lions
This actually has the makings of a very fun game, as both quarterbacks have a flair for the dramatic. I think these teams are very evenly matched and I, therefore, give the edge to the home team. Actually, this game could be extremely important for playoff seeding as they both could be vying for a wild card spot at the end of the year.

After further review, Matthew Stafford has been playing fantastic and the Lions may actually have a chance at the playoffs.

Patriots
This would have been a good game if the Steelers didn't lose Ben Roethlisberger. However, with Rothlisberger gone, the Patriots will walk away from Heinz field with a pretty innocuous win.

Jaguars
The Raiders are the better team, but at home the Jaguars offense will be a problem for a mediocre Raiders defense. The challenge, however, will be for the Jaguars defense to hold their own against quarterback Derek Carr who is playing pretty well.

Broncos
Brock Osweiler will go to Denver with a huge chip on his shoulder. But he will throw two or three interceptions to his former team, and everyone will see why John Elway did not want to sell the farm for a mediocre quarterback. 

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 16-14
Eagles
It is going to be interesting to see how good the Vikings actually are.  A Super Bowl caliber team would have no problem coming off a bye week and beating a good, but not great, team on the road.  I don’t think the Vikings will get it done this week, however.  Eagles in a tight, low scoring affair, 20-19.
Lions
The Lions will bring the Redskins four-game winning streak to an end this Sunday in a high scoring game, 38-35. 
Patriots
Big Ben is out and that spells trouble for the Steelers.  The Patriots will win, but it will be closer as the rest of the Steelers pick up the slack.  It won’t be enough, though.  Patriots win 27-20.
Raiders
The Jaguars are terrible, and will be terrible again this week against a resurgent Raider team coming off a bad loss last week to Kansas City.  Raiders get back on track, 28-13.
Broncos
Speaking of terrible, the Texans are playing pretty terrible as well.  The Broncos are coming off two losses, and the defense will be out for blood on Monday night against their former quarterback.  Broncos win easily, 27-6.

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 21-9
Vikings, Lions, Steelers, Jaguars, Broncos

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 18-12
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Raiders, Broncos

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 17-13
Vikings, Redskins, Patriots, Raiders, Texans

Robert Swinehart (NEW Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 16-14
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Raiders, Texans

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 16-14
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Raiders, Broncos

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 16-14
Vikings, Redskins, Patriots, Raiders, Broncos

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble podcast host and contributor)
Record: 14-16
Eagles, Redskins, Patriots, Raiders, Broncos

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Cowboys @ Packers, Rams @ Lions, Eagles @ Redskins, Bengals @ Patriots, Falcons @ Seahawks.

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble founder and podcast host)
Record: 13-12
Packers
This will be a good, even match-up. Packer fans should be scared. This week we'll see what both of these teams are actually made of.
Rams
Nothing more exciting than a battle between two mediocre teams. Once again I'm making my choice because of the ram it song. And because more people picked the Lions (see below).
Redskins
One perk of being the editor of the Sports Ramble - amidst many time consuming downsides - is that I get to see everyone else's picks before I make mine (see below). I was going to pick the Eagles, but since less people are picking the Redskins and I think it'll be a toss up, the Redskins it is. As opposed to Mike Coenen, I don't mind that.
Bengals
Honestly, this is also a power move on my part. I feel like the Patriots will win but I'm picking the Bengals to try and get a game up on everyone else who is picking the Patriots (see below...I mean, above). Plus then I'll look brilliant for picking them, and if I lose, eh, at least I was bold. And shrewd...
Falcons
The Seahawks have begun their resurgence but the Falcons are hot. The Falcons offense against the Seahawks defense should be a lot of fun.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 12-13
Packers
We will find out just how good the Cowboys and Dak Presott are this weekend.  Whatever happens it is clear that Prescott is pretty damn good.  He might even be great...eventually.  Speaking of greatness, Aaron Rodgers, who is great right now, will show us just how great he is on Sunday with a stellar performance in a convincing Packer victory.
Lions
Lions are on the rise and will win again at home this weekend, racking up big numbers against a solid Ram defense.
Redskins
Eagles have fallen from the ranks of the undefeated, and will lose again against a surging Redskin squad.  "You like that?!"  Not really, but it's going to happen, anyway.
Patriots
The Bengals aren't the Browns, but it won't matter for Tom Brady and the Patriots.  Patriots win big, further crushing the Bengals playoff hopes.
Seahawks
Interesting game.  The Falcon offense seems unstoppable.  Not this week.  A rested Seahawks squad puts the breaks on the Matty Ice/Julio Jones show.  Seahawks win by two touchdowns.

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 12-13
Cowboys
A good running game against a good run defense. Normally I would take the defense but the Cowboys have a truly great run blocking line. I don't think that the Packers defense has faced a more physical offensive front. I expect this one to be close.
Lions
For years now this Rams team plays lights out against NFC West opponents but don't travel well outside of their division. For the Rams to win their defensive front have to control the game, otherwise Matthew Stafford is good enough to challenge their secondary. I expect the Lions to make enough plays in front of their home crowd.
Eagles
I honestly think this game is a coin flip. The Eagles are the better team but they are playing a division rival on the road who looks good in spurts. If the Eagles are a good team they won't lose two weeks in a row to mediocre teams. But I am not so sure they are good. Nonetheless, the Eagles.
Patriots
Bengals haven't really shown the ability to compete against good teams this year. Whether you like it or not the Patriots are pretty good. Bengals are probably wishing they didn't let WR Marvin Jones go in free agency.
Falcons
This should be one of the more interesting match-ups of the week. The falcons are capable of scoring on anyone - and I'm not so sure that the Seahawks can match. Seattle will will have to play their best defense of the year to win.

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 14-11
Cowboys
That Ezekiel Elliot is something special. The Packers will have to find a way to stop him to get out of this game
Lions
Eagles
After a tough loss in Detroit they'll handle business with a division rival.
Patriots
I can't think of a team that will be able to stop angry Brady. Good job Goodell.
Falcons
This offense is rolling on all cylinders. Even the stingy Seahawks will struggle against all their weapons.
Vikings
I foresee the Vikings maintaining their 5-0 record this weekend.

Robert Swinehart (NEW Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 12-13
Cowboys
Cowboys punish the puny suitcase lovers in Lambeau. 24-13.
Lions
The Lions feast on goat this week. 28-16
Eagles
Philly gets back on track and it won’t be close. 31-17
Patriots
Tom Brady does Tom Brady things and torches a team that has allowed 11 passing touchdowns so far this season, ranking 27th overall.
Seahawks
#1 Offense going against #1 defense. Defense wins.

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 18-7
Packers, Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Seahawks

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 16-9
Packers, Lions, Eagles, Patriots, Falcons

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 14-11
Packers, Lions, Eagles, Patriots, Falcons

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 14-11
Packers, Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Seahawks

James Keller (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 14-11
Packers, Rams, Redskins, Bengals, Falcons

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Texans @ Vikings, Giants @ Packers, Bengals @ Cowboys, Falcons @ Broncos, and Bills @ Rams

Erik Ritland (Sports Ramble founder and podcast host)
Record: 11-9
Vikings
I'm done picking against the Vikings until further notice. Super Bowl, homeboy.
Packers
The Giants are improved from last year, but they showed last week against the Vikings that they just aren't that good, especially defensively. If the score gets too high, though - and it could since the Packer defense isn't great either - Eli could win a shootout.
Bengals
Broncos
I want to pick the Falcons, as they're a fun team, but the Broncos defense shouldn't have too difficult of a  time containing them.
Rams
I like both the Rams and the Bills, and they're both teams on the rise. I give the edge to the Rams only because they're at home.

Mike Coenen (Co-host of the Sports Ramble Podcast)
Record: 10-10
Vikings
The Vikings won't be as impressive this week against the Texans as they were on Monday night. They'll win but it won't be as easy.  The offense will struggle, winning in a low scoring, defensive yawner of a game.
Packers
Things won't get any easier for the Giants going on the road against a rested Packer squad. Beckham behaves himself this week, but he won't be good enough to make a difference. Packer's offense lights it up and buries the fading Giants. 
Bengals
Dak Prescott has been good, but he has not gone against a defense as good as the Bengals'.  Dak will look like a rookie on Sunday and will throw that first interception, maybe two.  The Bengals are a Super Bowl contender, and will play like one in Jerry world.  Tony Romo has been all but forgotten.  No so after Sunday.
Broncos
Matty Ice is absolutely killing it this year, but it's been against the likes of such pathetic defenses as the Saints and Bucs.  On Sunday he will try to be good against the Denver Broncos, and I don't see it happening.  The Broncos will frustrate and beat up the Falcons offense all day long en route to a comfortable win. 
Rams
The Rams just might be for real, and I love the fact they are back playing under the California sun where they belong.  Meanwhile, the Bills come into Los Angeles riding high after their big win over the Patriots and an injured third-string quarterback.  But there's just no way the Ryan brothers are capable of stringing three wins in a row together.  I do, however, believe that Jeff Fisher is capable of winning four games in a row, and will do so on Sunday.  Rams by a touchdown to go 4-1. 

Mike Emms (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 9-11
Vikings
The Vikings have been battle tested more than the Texans and they play at home. Without J.J. Watt and Brian Cushing the Texans defense is a bit less formidable.
Packers
Expect this one being a high scoring game, Giants strength is its receivers and I just don't think the Packers secondary can hold down the fort.
Cowboys
If Tyler Eifert was healthy I'd take the Bengals.  Andy Dalton doesn't seem comfortable with receivers not named AJ Green. Losing Jones and San has hurt the Bengals offense more than anticipated and Tyler Eifert injury has made it all the worse.
Broncos
If Tremor Siemian plays I take the Broncos, otherwise I like the Falcons. Julio Jones won't put up 300 receiving yards against the Broncos, but I do think he is the best receiver in the NFL and will make enough of an impact if Broncos don't have competent quarterback play.
Rams
Rams are hot, I like them to beat the mediocre East Coast team that's forced to travel three time zones west. 

Chip Matthews (Sports  Ramble blog and podcast contributor)
Record: 12-8
Vikings
The Texans fancy themselves as a power run team. The problem with that is they aren't very good at it. They are fifth in the league in rush attempts and 11th in rushing yards. Because of that I'm taking the Vikings and their impressive defense.
Packers
The Packers are coming off a bye and the Giants coming off being embarrassed by the Vikings. The Giants also aren't as good as they think they are.
Cowboys
This game will be a toss up.
Falcons
Falcons hand the Broncos their first loss of the season. I expect another solid performance out of Julio Jones, who hung 300 yards up last week.
Rams

James Keller (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 12-8
Vikings, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Rams

John Morton (Sports Ramble contributor and co-host of the Fully Alive podcast)
Record: 14-6
Vikings, Packers, Cowboys, Falcons, Rams

Marshall Nystrom (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 11-9
Vikings, Packers, Cowboys, Broncos, Rams

Rico Lopez (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 12-8
Vikings, Giants, Bengals, Falcons, Rams

Evelyn Moreno (Sports Ramble contributor)
Record: 12-8
Vikings, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Rams

In our weekly #PickFive feature the Sports Ramble staff makes NFL picks for the upcoming week. Five games are chosen by our editors, but our writers can swap out an upset pick instead of the final game.  For more information on our contributors, and to see their sexy mugs, check our Week Two  picks here.

This weeks games are: Giants @ Vikings, Lions @ Bears, Bills @ Patriots, Rams @ Cardinals, Chiefs @ Steelers

Erik Ritland
Record: 7-8
Giants
The Vikings always fall flat when everybody expects them to do well. Top notch analysis, I know, but just you watch. If they win this game I promise to pick them for every game the rest of the year. Except not really.
Lions
Will the Bears win a game this year?
Bills
The Patriots have to lose at some point, don't they?
Rams
I'll continue to ram it all day and ram it all night until being proven that anything else is more effective and pleasurable. And the Cardinals are seeming like a bust this year. Who knows, maybe they'll come out and make a statement. I'm going LA because of the 80s ram it song regardless.
Steelers
More like reelers after their embarrassing loss to the Eagles.

Mike Coenen
Record: 8-7
Vikings
The Viking defense will do to Eli Manning what it did to Cam Newton – frustrate and confuse.  Odell Beckham will prove a distraction again this week, the Vikings will again benefit from turnovers, and the offense will score enough to enable the Vikings to come out on top in a hard fought, defensive battle on Monday night.
Lions
I know it's early, but both teams need a win otherwise their season is all but over.  A fourth quarter Stafford drive will win it for the Lions against a scrappy Bears squad, which falls to 0-4.
Patriots
Apparently it doesn't matter who's the quarterback for the Patriots.  A naked Tom Brady could beat the Bills.  Ryan vs. Belichick?  No contest!  Patriots go to 4-0, easily.  
Cardinals
Cardinals are a good team and desperately need a win here to stay relevant.  No problem as Carson Palmer and the Cardinal offense roll to a blow-out win against a Ram team playing way over its head right now.
Steelers
Big Ben got stymied last week against the Eagles.  Not this week.  Steelers crush a mediocre Chiefs team, reestablishing themselves as one of the AFC elites.

Mike Emms
Record: 7-8
Vikings
The New York Giants are improved from the team that the Vikings wallopped last year at TCF Bank stadium-- but so are the Vikings. I do expect this one to be close.
Lions
The Bears have to win before I ever pick them again.
Patriots
I actually kind of think that the Bills could win this one, but the Patriots shouldn't be bet against at home. No matter who the quarterback is apparently.
Cardinals
Rams always play tough against NFC West foes but Arizona is too talented on offense to not figure it out.
Steelers
As long as Big Ben keeps the ball away from Marcus Peters the Steelers match up well against Kansas City.

Chip Matthews
Record: 11-4
Vikings
The Vikings defense is legit and Eli Manning has also struggled against the Vikings in his career. Everything is lining up for the Vikings to go to 4-0, as they will this week with another dominant defensive performance. Vikings by 10.
Lions
The only team more horrible than the Bears this year is the Browns. This game surely will have people over-reacting to a dominant performance by the Lions. The roar won't be restored this week, but the Lions will win easily.
Patriots
"Never bet against the Pats" is a phrase people have realized after the first three games this season. And with a backup and 3rd string quarterback! The Patriots will take care of business and win this game by a touchdown at least.
Cardinals
Arizona seems legitimate this year and should be in the conversation for one of the top spots in the NFC. They handle the Rams relatively easily, winning by two scores.
Chiefs
Pittsburgh is still reeling from the blowout loss to the Eagles last week. The lose this one by a close score. Look for the Chiefs to win by a late field goal or to hold on for a narrow win.

James Keller
Record: 9-6
Vikings
Eli does what he does best against the Vikings: throw multiple picks and at least one is a pick six. Vikings don't do much offensively, but their defense wins them yet another game.
Lions
This one will be a blowout. Stafford picks apart the worst team in the division (and possibly the NFC) and Marvin Jones has another massive game.
Bills
The lack of experience at the QB will finally catch up with the Pats and end their time without Brady at 3-1.
Cardinals
The Cardinals and Carson Palmer will annihilate the Rams and remind everyone they are still a top three team in the NFC.
Steelers
Big Ben throws multiple TDs to Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell finds the end zone at least twice in his first game back from suspension.

John Morton
Record: 11-4
Vikings, Bears, Patriots, Cardinals, Steelers

Marshall Nystrom
Record: 10-5
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Cardinals, Chiefs

Rico Lopez
Record: 10-5
Vikings, Lions, Patriots, Cardinals, Steelers

Evelyn Moreno
Record: 9-6
Vikings, Lions, Bills, Cardinals, Steelers