NFL picks Week 5: Falcons-Redskins and every other game

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) after the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 47-14. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots (-10) at Dallas Cowboys

Tom Brady. Brandon Weeden. No contest. A healthy Cowboys team would have a tough job keeping Brady in check, but this injury-depleted roster have no chance. The Patriots roll on and the Cowboys slump to 2-3.

Pick: New England 42, Dallas 20

Denver Broncos (-4.5) at Oakland Raiders

It’s hard to pick against this Denver defense right now. Oakland has the weapons on offense to cause the unit some issues, but it’s hard to see the home team having enough. After Week 1 it looked impossible, but the Broncos improve to 5-0.

Pick: Denver 24, Oakland 16

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

The Giants have found some form and look to take advantage of the struggling teams around them in the NFC East. With the Cowboys possibly slipping under .500, the Giants have a great opportunity to take control of the division with a win over the struggling 49ers.

Pick: New York 23, San Francisco 7

Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers (-3)

Martavis Bryant returns for the Steelers, but the man they really need is Ben Roethlisberger. With Michael Vick, they will struggle to pick up victories, and they come up short in this one. Philip Rivers and the Chargers offense is too strong.

Pick: San Diego 28, Pittsburgh 17

Last week: 11-3
Season: 42-20