DLT's Deadlocks - NFL Picks Week 5

This is DLT's robot dog, K-9, delivering the master's picks for Week 5 of the NFL season.

Currently the master is not even thinking about football right now, off exploring the amazing scenery of the island of Kauai.

The master had an excellent week of prognostication last week, finishing 13-2 and a perfect 3-0 on his upset specials.

On to this week!

Last Week: 13-2 87% Upset Specials: 3-0 100%

Season: 41-22 65%  Upset Specials: 5-4 55%

Byes: Dolphins, Vikings, Jets, Panthers

Thursday Night

Texans 20, Colts 13 - With Andrew Luck iffy and throwing multiple passes to the other team, the master is going with the home team this week.

Sunday

Falcons 40, Washington 10 - The master wonders if the Falcons are for real. They keep winning though, so logic dictates they must be.

Chiefs 20, Bears 14 - The master believes that the Chicago team may have secured their one triumph for 2015.

Bengals 27, Seahawks 20 - The master thinks the Seattle team isn't what it once was.

Buccaneers 20, Jaguars 13 - The master picks the Bucs because he can't allow himself to think of what may happen while he's gone if Tampa Bay loses this game.

Eagles 30, Saints 24 - Two disappointing franchises. One of them has to right the ship. The master likes Philly in this matchup.

Ravens 23, Browns 13 - A rivalry renewed, the master feels the Ravens will force Cleveland to strongly consider switching quarterbacks.

Packers 20, Rams 13 - For the Rams, it is one step forward, one step back.

Bills 23, Titans 13 - The master still believes in the Buffalo Bills.

Cardinals 20, Lions 10 - Cardinals rebound against the lowly Lions.

Patriots 30, Cowboys 10 - New England keeps the banged up Cowboys reeling.

Broncos 13, Raiders 10 - Denver is on upset alert according to the master.

Sunday Night

Giants 27, 49ers 13 - The master is wondering how this game did not get flexed.

Monday Night

Chargers 23, Steelers 13 - Without their quarterback, the master feels the Pittsburgh team is in deep trouble.