I'd love to be able to brag about my 5-1 record for week 5, but my "1" comes from my 49ers. Ugh. Puh-leeeze!!! Get rid of Alex Smith NOW! He's had 6 years to figure out how to play like a pro. SIX YEARS!! Enough. He is making a team who really should be 3-2 actually be 0-5. Singletary is fine, he just needs a new QB. And who else is loving the downward spiral death-spin than is the Cowgirls and Vikings organizations? Validation is such a wonderful feeling!
Ravens @ Patriots: I am still a bit conflicted on this one... I am on 3 games I picked for Week 6. In what stats I've been paying attention to and such, these games could go either way. I like the Ravens. I think their defense has been great. This is a home game for the Pats, so that is definitely in their favor. Is it just me or has ever since Tom Brady got married, has his ability to play football seem off? I've read more about his stupid haircut and is his wife's possible cheating than his actual stats. Weird. Anyway, I'm gonna go with Ravens by 4.
Seahawks @ Bears: Another game I'm conflicted on. Bears are 4-1. Seahawks are 2-2. One of the Seahawks loss came to the Rams *snort*. Bears loss came to the Giants, a worthy adversary. Bears don't scream "Super Bowl contenders" to me. The Seahawks will be lucky to make playoffs. Bears are at home, so I'll give them the win by 9.
Jets @ Broncos: The other game I'm torn on. Could go either way in my book. Yes, the Jets have a better record at 4-1, but their wins were by thismuch. Broncos are 2-3. I know, I know; I said I'd take the Jets more seriously if they won a few weeks back. I do think they are a good team, but here's the deal: I just can't get behind a team that frankly has a non-existent moral compass. If the Jets organization is making more headlines for their bimbo reporters and how they are treated than how good a team they are, they get no pat on the back from me. Call me old fashioned, but a good team earns respect both on the field and off the field. Quit hiring wannabe porn star "reporters" for starters, then we'll talk. Yes, I've raised the bar. Just cuz you think a pretty (slutty) girl will draw in a larger crowd doesn't make you fool-proof. It's working out to be quite the opposite. Broncos by 6.
Cowgirls @ Vikings: AKA Loser Bowl!! But my heart is sad... who do I want to see lose MORE?! Well, I was right about Brett and he put on quite a show last week against the Jets. His tendinitis in his throwing arms may be real, but I thought it was weird that he'd only grab at it when something went wrong. If they scored or had a big play, there was no grabbing the elbow. I think Jimmy Johnson has him pegged: A drama queen (is it strange this comes from Jimmy, tho?). It's a great title! Not Brett the king, it's Brett the Queen!! But enough of Brett. The Cowgirls are hands down my most despised team in the NFL and if weren't for Brett, I may actually like the Vikings. (Sorry Grandpa E.) I never, ever, EVER cheer for the Cowgirls. And Tony Romo is 100% over rated. He's borderline Alex Smith over rated. Vikings by 3.
Colt @ Redskins: Both these teams are 3-2. It believe the Colts are the better team here, I just need some proof this week that they think that. They have some many weapons offensively and defensively. They play kinda half-heartedly, no rhythm, going thru the motions... it's not exciting. Is it from reeling still from the Super Bowl? If they get their act together, they are the teams to beat this year, if not... it's anyone's game to win. Colts by 12.
Titans @ Jaguars: These teams are also 3-2. Surprising, no? Esp. the Jags. The Titans have been fun to watch. I really like Jeff Fisher. I think the Titans have a more well rounded team. I look for this game to be a blowout. Titans by 17.
I got my antelope opening day! I believe this is my first antelope ever. We started out at about 7:30 and this pic was taken around 10:30. There are antelope everywhere around here! It's ridiculous how many we saw. This one was in a small group of 5 other bucks. He was the biggest as far as we could tell. And, I have meat in the freezer... always good! Aria was quite the helper too!