After finally getting his first winning week of the season at 3-2, Colin Cowherd triumphantly moves to an overall record of 3-11-1 on his Blazing 5 NFL picks. This monumental achievement has Cowherd feeling like he’s really turned the corner, as he makes his Blazing 5 picks for Week 4 action with his chest puffed out.
Blazing 5 Picks for Week 4:
- Jaguars (-3) at Falcons
- Dolphins at Bills (-3)
- Bengals at Titans (+2.5)
- Vikings (-4) at Panthers
- Patriots (+6.5) at Cowboys
Blazing 5 Picks for Week 18:
- Falcons vs Saints: Atlanta Falcons (+3)
- Seahawks vs Cardinals: Arizona Cardinals (+3)
- Bears vs Packers: Chicago Bears (+3)
- Eagles vs Giants: New York Giants (+5.5)
- Bills vs Dolphins: Buffalo Bills (-2.5)
For Week 18 of the NFL, Colin Cowherd’s “Blazin’ Five” picks are:
- Falcons vs Saints
- Pick: Atlanta Falcons (+3)
- Prediction: Falcons win 24-23.
- Rationale: Atlanta’s strong defense recently, including leading the league in sacks, and the Saints’ inability to defend the run and potential absence of Alvin Kamara.
- Seahawks vs Cardinals
- Pick: Arizona Cardinals (+3)
- Prediction: Cardinals win 27-24.
- Rationale: Seattle’s declining defense, Kyler Murray’s improving performance, and Arizona’s motivation to win.
- Bears vs Packers
- Pick: Chicago Bears (+3)
- Prediction: Bears win 28-27.
- Rationale: Chicago’s strong defense and offensive improvement, Green Bay’s defensive struggles, and the Packers’ recent unconvincing wins.
- Eagles vs Giants
- Pick: New York Giants (+5.5)
- Prediction: Giants win 27-26.
- Rationale: Tyrod Taylor’s mistake-free play, the Giants’ recent decent performance, and the Eagles’ poor defense since week eight.
- Bills vs Dolphins
- Pick: Buffalo Bills (-2.5)
- Prediction: Bills win 33-27.
- Rationale: Buffalo’s dominance over Miami, Josh Allen’s exceptional performance against the Dolphins, and Miami’s struggles against top teams.
Jaguars (-3) at Falcons
Cowherd is taking the Jaguars -3 because they play well in London, going 21-9 there over the years, and this is their 10th trip. Trevor Lawrence has graded well despite a bad Chiefs game, and the Falcons have no pass rush and a struggling offense. Cowherd predicts a 30-23 Jaguars win.
Dolphins at Bills (-3)
Cowherd is taking the Bills -3 because they have a top 3 offense and defense, can control the clock and limit Tua. Josh Allen has owned Miami and their defense is weak. He sees the Bills getting right in a 31-27 win.
Bengals at Titans (+2.5)
Cowherd takes the Titans +2.5 since coach Mike Vrabel is great as an underdog. The Bengals are struggling offensively on a short week, while Tennessee can pull the upset, 27-23.
Vikings (-4) at Panthers
Cowherd likes the Vikings -4 because despite being 0-3 they move the ball well but have fluky turnovers. Carolina has no perimeter playmakers for their QB. Minnesota wins 26-17.
Patriots (+6.5) at Cowboys
Cowherd takes the Patriots +6.5 in a potential low-scoring game. New England has a great defense to slow Dallas. With Dak Prescott struggling behind a banged up line, he sees a close Cowboys 27-23 win.