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It was a rough week for our writers, as not a single one broke even on their game picks for Week 4. Five staff members and the BB voters finished with a 7-8 record, while the remaining four writers were a putrid 4-11 or 5-10. Check out all the action below and be sure to vote on the polls for each of this week’s matchups!
Updated standings:
1) Taylor 41-22
2) Vasilis 40-23
3) Baltimore Beatdown Readers 39-24
4) Jake 38-25
5) Frank 37-26
Consensus Selections
Our writers were in agreement on the following matchups:
- New England Patriots > Washington Redskins
- Houston Texans > Atlanta Falcons
- Philadelphia Eagles > New York Jets
- Kansas City Chiefs > Indianapolis Colts
The undefeated Patriots are a surefire bet to defeat the reeling Redskins, who have yet to win a game this season amidst coaching turmoil and injuries. The Falcons have dealt with their share of struggles, too, making the Texans a popular pick for a victory.
Elsewhere, our writers envision the Eagles handling the Jets regardless of the status of quarterback Sam Darnold. The Chiefs have been a routine unanimous pick this year and this week is no different, even against a talented Colts squad.
“Lone Wolf”
Only two writers are by their lonesome this week:
- Jake is taking the Raiders to upset the shorthanded Bears at home
- Eric is alone in picking Joe Flacco and the Broncos to defeat the Chargers
“Coin Flip”
The biggest toss-up matchups in Week 5 were as follows:
- Rams (5) vs. Seahawks (4)
- Jaguars (5) vs. Panthers (4)
- Ravens (6) vs. Steelers (3)
- Cardinals (5) vs. Bengals (4)
- Browns (6) vs. 49ers (3)
Baltimore Beatdown Game Picks: Week 5
| Games | Taylor | Vasilis | BB Readers | Jake | Frank | Kyle B. | Eric | Dustin | Spencer | Adrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Taylor | Vasilis | BB Readers | Jake | Frank | Kyle B. | Eric | Dustin | Spencer | Adrian |
| Rams @ Seahawks | Rams | Seahawks | VOTE | Rams | Rams | Rams | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Rams |
| Jaguars @ Panthers | Jaguars | Panthers | VOTE | Panthers | Panthers | Jaguars | Jaguars | Panthers | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Patriots @ Redskins | Patriots | Patriots | VOTE | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Bills @ Titans | Bills | Titans | VOTE | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Bills | Titans | Titans |
| Ravens @ Steelers | Steelers | Ravens | VOTE | Steelers | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Steelers | Ravens | Ravens |
| Cardinals @ Bengals | Cardinals | Bengals | VOTE | Bengals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Bengals | Bengals | Cardinals |
| Falcons @ Texans | Texans | Texans | VOTE | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Buccaneers @ Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | VOTE | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | Saints | Saints |
| Vikings @ Giants | Vikings | Vikings | VOTE | Giants | Giants | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Bears @ Raiders | Bears | Bears | VOTE | Raiders | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears |
| Jets @ Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | VOTE | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles |
| Broncos @ Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | VOTE | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Broncos | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Packers @ Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | VOTE | Cowboys | Packers | Packers | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| Colts @ Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | VOTE | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Browns @ 49ers | Browns | Browns | VOTE | 49ers | Browns | Browns | Browns | 49ers | 49ers | Browns |
| Week 4 Record: | 7-8 | 7-8 | 7-8 | 7-8 | 7-8 | 4-11 | 7-8 | 5-10 | 4-11 | 5-10 |
| Season Record: | 41-22 | 40-23 | 39-24 | 38-25 | 37-26 | 35-28 | 35-28 | 34-29 | 31-32 | 30-33 |