NFL Picks And Predictions Week 5: Jets Vs. Patriots
The Patriots are an overwhelming favorite against the Jets in Week 5.
This time the Jets come in with captain-turned-anchor Mark Sanchez threatening to derail their season. In a Week 4 loss to the Ravens, Sanchez completed just 31.4 of his passes (!) and finished with a QB rating of 30.5 (!!!). Meanwhile, Tom Brady's passer rating sits at 111.3 and he leading the Patriots attack, having as fine a season as he has in the NFL.
The Patriots are favored by 9 points and everyone on the Internet seems assured they are going to win. The Picks: The CBSSports.com crew is 5-0 in favor of the Patriots and the NFL.com staff is likewise unanimous with it’s selection of New England. On ESPN.com, 8 of 8 experts picked the Pats to beat the Jets, and Sports Illustrated’s Peter King agrees.
