NFL picks Week 5: Chiefs-Bears and all others

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots (-10) at Dallas Cowboys

New England (3-0) is starting Tom Brady. Dallas (2-2) is starting Brandon Weeden. Good fight, good night.

Pick: New England 34, Dallas 10

Denver Broncos (-4.5) at Oakland Raiders

Oakland (2-2) is good enough to pull this off, but can it get the job done? Denver (4-0) has an incredible defense. You know, the kind of defense we expected in Kansas City. This should go the distance, but it is tough to pick against Peyton Manning.

Pick: Denver 20, Oakland 16

San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants (-7.5)

New York (2-2) is not a terrific team, but it is a hell of a lot better than San Francisco (1-3). It’s impossible to pick Colin Kaepernick on the road against anybody, including most college teams. Kaepernick has proven to be a reserve quarterback at best in the NFL.

Pick: New York 26, San Francisco 15

Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers (-3)

San Diego (2-2) is nothing special. The Chargers were barely able to beat the Browns, who were without Joe Haden and any offensive weapon. Pittsburgh (2-2) would hammer San Diego if Ben Roethlisberger was active, but without him, this will be a tough game on the road.

Pick: San Diego 27, Pittsburgh 24

Last Week: 9-6
Overall: 38-25