Here are my picks:

Colts vs Jaguars: Colts by 7.

Raiders vs Ravens: Ravens by 10.

Broncos vs Panthers: Broncos by 10.

Giants vs Bengals: Giants by 3.

Titans vs Dolphins: Dolphins by 3.

Lions vs Vikings: Lions by 3.

Bills vs Patriots: Patriots by 7.

Falcons vs Saints: Falcons by 7.

Chargers vs Buccaneers: Bucs by 3.

Jets vs Seahawks: Seahawks by 3.

Cowboys vs Eagles: Eagles by 3.

Rams vs 49ers: 49ers by 7.

Texans vs Bears: Texans by 7.

Chiefs vs Steelers: Steelers by 10.

Those are my picks.

I’m 35-23 going into week 5. Let’s see how I did.

Cardinals vs Rams: Cardinals 21, Rams 14.
Wrong. Should have known the Cardinals couldn’t keep it going.

Dolphins vs Bengals: Bengals 24, Dolphins 20.
Wrong. Dang Dolphins. Or Bengals. One of those.

Packers vs Colts: Packers 28, Colts 10.
Wrong. Time to move the Packers down in the Power Rankings. WAY down.

Ravens vs Chiefs: Ravens 31, Chiefs 10.
Right. However, with a 9-6 win, the Ravens should be looking at themselves. Hard.

Browns vs Giants: Giants 20, Browns 14.
Right. Giants finally proved they could put up some points.

Eagles vs Steelers: Steelers 20, Eagles 17.
Right. Steelers just barely eked out a win here.

Falcons vs Redskins: Falcons 28, Redskins 19.
Right. Is RGIII going to play next week after his injury?

Seahawks vs Panthers: Panthers 21, Seahawks 17.
Wrong. Seahawks eke out a win in a low-scoring match up.

Bears vs Jaguars: Bears 28, Jaguars 14.
Right. Bears won. By a lot.

Titans vs Vikings: Vikings 24, Titans 19.
Right! Vikings have their first 3-game winning streak since 2009 and score 30 points!

Broncos vs Patriots: Patriots 27, Broncos 19.
Right.

Bills vs 49ers: 49ers 31, Bills 20.
Right.

Chargers vs Saints:  Chargers 27, Saints 21.
Wrong. Sean Payton was in the house but the Saints weren’t allowed to show him on the in-house screens. Drew Brees now holds the record for consecutive games with a passing touchdown. Johnny Unitas’ record had stood since 1960.

Texans vs Jets:  Texans 42, Jets 6.
Right. Texans are 5-0.

With these picks I’m now 45-32 on the season. Still have some work to do in the picks arena, but 10-5 is not a terrible showing. Especially when the Packers lost to the Colts. Delicious!

I’m feeling better about my football mojo. Let’s see if I can keep it going through this week’s 15 games. Raiders & Cowboys have a bye.

Cardinals vs Rams: I’m fairly certain no one was predicting a 4-0 Cardinals team heading into week 5 of the season. Meanwhile, the Rams are 2-2 and I’m not sure any knows if the Rams are going to be any good or if they’ve already had the bulk of their wins for the year. With wins against the Redskins and the Seahawks, it’s conceivable that they might bring the Cardinals their first loss in this divisional match up. On the other hand, maybe those Dirty Birds are on a roll. Cardinals 21, Rams 14.

Dolphins vs Bengals: These two teams have mirror image records. The Bengals are 3-1 while the Dolphins are 1-3. Andy Dalton’s 2nd year is finding him much improved while rookie Ryan Tannehill looks to find a groove. The Dolphins are currently #1 against the Rush, but I don’t think that’s going to help them against a team that passes over 2.5 times as much as it rushes. Bengals 24, Dolphins 20.

Packers vs Colts: With the Colts’ coach in the hospital with leukemia and the Colts’ defense dinged up already, looks like the Packers, who are not looking too hot this season, will get a win in Indy today. Maybe we can hope that the Colts win one in support of their coach? Packers 28, Colts 10.

Ravens vs Chiefs: The Chiefs used to be hard to beat at home, but now they’re pretty easy to walk over. The Ravens are on a winning streak that may take them all the way this year. Ravens 31, Chiefs 10.

Browns vs Giants: With the Browns at 0-4 and the Giants at 2-2, both of these teams have a lot to prove. If Eli can’t secure a win in this game, we all may have to question his “elite” status again. Giants 20, Browns 14.

Eagles vs Steelers: The Steelers are coming off a bye while the Eagles have a dinged up team. Going to go with the Steelers in this match up, and not just because I can’t stand Michael Vick. Steelers 20, Eagles 17.

Falcons vs Redskins: I don’t think RGIII is going to be able to out-gun a Matty Ice that is living up to his nickname. Falcons 28, Redskins 19.

Seahawks vs Panthers: The Seahawks may have a 12th man at home, but they don’t get to bring “that guy” with them on the road. Panthers 21, Seahawks 17.

Bears vs Jaguars: The Bears are coming off an impressive win while the Jaguars still have Gabbert at QB. At least Blaine doesn’t whine and pout and walk away from his coach. As much as I hate to say it… Bears 28, Jaguars 14.

Titans vs Vikings: Jake Locker is out, Hasselbeck is in. The Vikings are at home and Adrian Peterson is pretty sure he’s going to bust out a big game soon. Let’s hope it’s today. Vikings 24, Titans 19.

Broncos vs Patriots: Peyton Manning vs Tom Brady.  While the Broncos appear to be improving as Peyton settles in, I can’t imagine that Tom Brady is going to let Peyton Manning get the best of him. Patriots 27, Broncos 19.

Bills vs 49ers: The Bills are 2-2 while the 49ers are 3-1 (you’re welcome, 49ers, for your one loss!). I cannot imagine Ryan Fitzpatrick is going to have that good of a time at Candlestick Park in this match up. 49ers 31, Bills 20.

Chargers vs Saints: San Diego is 3-1 while the Saints are a (much deserved) 0-4. The Saints would have beaten the Packers last week if not for a much-maligned holding call on a field goal attempt (which they made), causing a re-kick and a miss. Is this the week Drew Brees finally leads his team to a win? Probably not. Chargers 27, Saints 21.

Texans vs Jets: No analysis needed here. Texans 42, Jets 6.

Those are my picks this week.

My picks this year are not nearly as good as my picks last year. I’m hoping to turn that around this week. I’m 25-23 in my picks… so here goes (potentially) nuthin’!

Browns vs Ravens: The Ravens are on a roll and the Browns have been inconsistent. Flacco looks like he might finally reach the expectations placed upon him when he was drafted, while Brandon Weeden has managed to improve his 5.1 QB rating. I’m going with the Ravens in this match up. Ravens 24, Browns 14.

Panthers vs Falcons: The 1-2 Panthers are taking on the 3-0 Falcons in this divisional match-up. Cam Newton has had his struggles while Matty Ice continues to duke it out with his draft-class colleague Flacco. I don’t see Cam having a banner day at the Georgia Dome. Falcons move to 4-0. Falcons 28, Panthers 19.

Patriots vs Bills: It’s like Bizarro World in the AFC East right now. The Patriots are saved from last place in the division due to the Dolphins losing 2 conference match ups. At 1-2, I’m sure Tom Brady is wondering what is going on. Meanwhile, Ryan Fitzpatrick may have fewer weapons on offense with CJ Spiller’s status being unknown at this point. I believe the Patriots will rally. Or, Belichick may be in for another fine for going after the officials. At $50K a pop, Brady needs to have a good game. Patriots 27, Bills 13.

Vikings vs Lions: At the start of the season, I would have predicted a loss for the Vikings in this match up, but our QB is the highest rated QB in the NFC North, the Vikings are coming off a big win and Stafford may not take the field due to a hip injury (although he is practicing on Thursday). With the Vikings on a roll and the Lions coming off a tough loss against the Titans, momentum is with the boys in purple. As long as Frazier bothers to prepare the team. Vikings 21, Lions 19.

Titans vs Texans: Now that the 49ers have lost a game (to our favorite team!), the Texans are regarded as the #1 team in the league. The Titans were able to beat the Lions – but some say that’s because Jim Schwartz suffered from an episode of Chillyism. Regardless, I don’t see the Texans giving this one up at home. Texans 24, Titans 14.

Chargers vs Chiefs: The Chiefs are looking like a real team while the Chargers still have Philip Rivers, who some say is past his prime. The Chiefs are tough to beat at home and the Chargers have lost in Kansas City before. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the Chiefs’ newly established running game is going to bring this one home for them. Chiefs 19, Chargers 17.

49ers vs Jets: The Jets have lost Revis Island and the 49ers are probably 9 different shades of red from embarrassment after losing to what the league considers the “lowly” Vikings. I think the Jets are going to pay the price. 49ers 27, Jets 13.

Seahawks vs Rams: The Seahawks’ defense dominated the Packers’ offense. Like all Vikings fans, I celebrated each and every sack on ARodg during the MNF game that brought an end to the Officials’ strike. The Packers fan base – and the team – could not have been whinier after that game. The Seahawks defense will go after Sam Bradford in much the same way and we can look forward to the Rams fan base handling their loss with class. Seahawks 21, Rams 17.

Dolphins vs Cardinals: The Cardinals have shocked everyone with their 3-0 start on the season. The Dolphins could have a better record had Philbin not attempted to ice the Jets’ kicker last Sunday. The Cardinals are taking on the last-place Dolphins at home and Larry Fitzgerald will have a big day, I expect. Cardinals 24, Dolphins 10.

Raiders vs Broncos: This is always a tough game to predict. I’ve gotten this one wrong more times than I’ve gotten it right. Manning’s arm isn’t looking like the Manning of old but is Peyton really going to allow Carson Palmer to out-duel him in Mile High Stadium? I suspect not. Broncos 20, Raiders 19.

Bengals vs Jaguars: The Bengals are coming off a win and the Jaguars are trying to find a groove. Two 2nd year QBs are facing off in this match up in Jacksonville. I believe the Bengals will win one on the road. Bengals 24, Jaguars 20.

Saints vs Packers: Like a good Vikings fan, I wish both of these teams could lose this game. Unfortunately, that cannot happen. Since this game is playing out in Green Bay and due to the Saints’ performance to date (0-3!), I will reluctantly take the Packers for this game. Especially now that the NFL officials are back – the Packers will take credit for resolving their dispute and we’ll continue to see favorable calls for the lamest team in the league. Packers 24, Saints 21.

Redskins vs Buccaneers: RGIII started the season strong and has been working to find a consistent rhythm ever since. Josh Freeman has held his own against some good teams – but doesn’t always seal the deal. Even though the stadium will only be half-full in Tampa, the Bucs have home field advantage, which I think will be the difference here. Bucs 17, Redskins 14.

Giants vs Eagles: Popular opinion gives this match up to the Eagles. I personally don’t think that they’ve looked too hot through 3 games. On the other hand, neither have the Giants. I’m going to go with Coughlin over Reid on this one. Giants 21, Eagles 20.

Bears vs Dallas: Two words: Jay Cutler. As much as I don’t like Tony Romo, I think the Cowboys have what it takes to get the job done in the house that Jerry built. Cowboys 20, Bears 17.

These are my picks for week 4. I’m hoping for a better showing than I’ve had the last 3 weeks!