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
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
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