NFL Week 5 RecapCouple real surprises today. I certainly didn't expect the Jets to handle the Bucs behind Geritol-sipper Vinnie Testaverde, or the Cowboys to whip the Eagles. Matt Schaub looked like a genuine NFL quarterback against the Patriots; whether that says more about his performance or that of the New England secondary only time will tell.
The only remaining undefeateds are Cincinnati (pending this evening's game) and Indianapolis, which had a breather game against the hapless 49ers, who inaugurated the Alex Smith era. Smith looked every bit the rookie that he is with four interceptions on 9/23 passing for 74 yards. Peyton Manning failed to light it up against SF's porous defense, with only one touchdown against two interceptions.
BTW, I don't know what's up with the oddsmakers; if ever there seemed to be a mortal lock, Cincinnati plus 3 at Jacksonville certainly looks like it. The Bengals are far better than the Jags, they don't have a large home field advantage (meaning they play well on the road), and Jacksonville has no home field advantage at all this season. At best this line should be a pick 'em, and even then I'd probably take the Bengals.
Update: The Cincinnati game ended up being a push; so much for mortal locks!