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October 4, 2014

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October 4, 2014

Week 5 Predictions & Rankings

Ravens@Colts : 24-20

Bills@lions : 10-27

Steelers@Jaguars : 24-13

Browns@Titans : 24-17

Jets@Chargers : 20-24

Bengals@Patrios : 30-20

Dolphins on bye

Season to date

12-11

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Note form me: Thank you to the Bills, Steelers, Patriots fans that have contributed to something we all could have. As a Browns, Ravens, Bengals, and Dolphin fan, please realize the commitment that these folks have given before you bash their’s/mine picks. I hope that in the future you too will want to let your voice be heard.

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