Pilfo's Parlay for Week 5
October 9th 2009 - Pilfo             

The 0-3 Carolina Panthers have too much talent to just lay down and die after 3 games. The Panthers came out flat against Philly in their opener and then proceeded to lose two road games to decent teams. Now they have had two weeks because of their early bye to game plan for Washington this week. Carolina is hungry for a win and they get it this week.
The Redskins are the most pathetic 2-2 team in the league. After coming out in their opener against the Giants and playing well, they have embarrassed the D.C. fans to no end. They beat two horrible teams at home by 2 and 3 points and they give the Lions their first victory in about 200 years I think. I don't think the Skins can hang with the better teams and the season is going to be a long one with the division they are in.
Prediction: Carolina 27-10

After beating up on St. Louis in week one (as they should have) The Seahawks have dropped 3 straight games to good opponents. The last two were without their starting qb Matt Hasselbeck and the Seahawks were without several players due to injury. This Seattle ball club is much better than people think and they get their qb back this week. Seattle is a tough place for opposing teams to play and Seattle is loaded with offensive weapons.
Jacksonville is a team that has surprised many this year including myself. It appears they actually have an offense. After dropping their first two to good opponents the Jags have put together a two game winning streak. David Garrard has stepped up and played the best ball I have ever seen him play but alas all good things must come to an end and be exposed. Garrard will make several mistakes this week between the crowd noise and the pass rush of the Seahawks.
Prediction: Seattle 24-17

Houston is one of those teams that opponents hate to practice and game plan for. They are capable of scoring on any play. Matt Schaub, when healthy is as good as 95% of the qbs in the league and Warner is not one of the 5%. I believe Houston will move the ball at will against this shadow of last year's Cardinal team.
The Arizona Cardinals have some great offensive weapons but I believe their star quarterback is still hurting from off season hip surgery and from being 1 year older than last year. Against easy opponents the Cards should roll but against the better teams in the league Warner will not be able to come through this year. Look for Leinart to enter around game 7 vs. Carolina.
Prediction: Houston 38-28

3 Team Parlay:  Carolina -3.5 / Seattle -1 / Houston +5.5