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Sportaphile is feeling kinda Sunday. Check out what the know-it-alls have to say about this week’s matchups.

Washington @ Philadelphia
Chuck:I’m definitely eating my words. In week one I boldly predicted that Washington wouldn’t even make the playoffs, and now they’re looking like the hottest team in the NFL. While I still stick by my prediction (stubborn), I’m going to give them this game. Washington Wins.

Risse: This one is definitely a tough call. And honestly, I love it when two black quarterbacks face-off.  The Eagles have two losses but their record doesn’t reflect their ability to be the beasts of the NFC East. The Redskins have surprisingly been rolling with my new boo Jason Campbell. But this is really a must-win for the 2-2 Eagles and I think Philly gets it done at home.

Kansas City @ Carolina
Chuck:K.C. shocked the world last week by upsetting Denver, but I can’t see them repeating history this week on the road. Carolina gets an easy victory.

Risse: The Chiefs definitely proved that even the worse teams can get a victory on any given Sunday. I think K.C. goes back to its losing ways this week, though, as Carolina takes it.

Chicago @ Detroit

Chuck:I have a natural fear of predicting any Chicago game because this team is schizophrenic. You never know what squad is going to show up. I’m hesitantly choosing Chi-Town just because they’re facing a horrible team in the Detroit Lions.

Risse: Detroit is bound to get a win sooner or later. It just won’t be this week. Chicago victory.

Atlanta @ Green Bay

Chuck: Is Aaron Rodgers playing or not? I still don’t know…. If he can manage to get in the game I’m riding with Green Bay, but if he doesn’t I’m rolling with ATL. I’ll pick the Packers now but I reserve the right to change my pick before the game starts.

Risse: Reserve the right to change picks? WTF? Anyhoo, Rodgers’ injury status definitely impacts this game. But I don’t like the Packers’ chances with a gimpy quarterback facing a Falcons defense that features the NFL sack leader John Abraham. The Falcons are horrible on the road, but my woman’s intuition tells me ATL gets the upset in Lambeau. Don’t laugh too hard.

Tennessee @ Baltimore

Chuck: Possibly the two best defenses in the entire NFL…. you know what that means right? BORING ASS GAME…. I’m joking…. kinda. The Titans are just too hot right now, I’m picking them every week until they give me a reason not to.

By the way, in week 3 Ray Lewis knocked the piss out of Kellen Winslow. In week 4 Ray Lewis hit Rashard Mendenhall so hard he broke his shoulder. Who will Ray punish in week 5?

Risse: I am actually a little scared for rookie RB Chris Johnson. It’s almost like you aren’t a real NFL player until you’ve seen the white light after a Ray Lewis hit. The Titans are hot right now, but I think Baltimore gives them a reality check.  I’m rolling with Ray Ray and the Ravens.

San Diego @ Miami

Chuck: I very hesitantly pick San Diego to take this game. Miami looked great in their matchup against the Patriots, but they can’t run trick college plays every week. Until they line up and punch someone in the mouth NFL-style, I can’t pick them in good faith.

Risse: There are no guarantees in this game. That’s how I feel about the Chargers in general. And even though the Dolphins served the Pats, they are still dysfunctional. So I am taking San Diego, but it would be no surprise to me if they coughed this one up.

Indianapolis @ Houston

Chuck: Peyton is playing like crap this year… but who needs to put on a good performance when you’re going against the lowly Texans? I’m laughing because I know Risse is going to choose Matt Schaub and the losers on blind faith. Colts win.

Risse: You think you know me, Chuck? I actually think Schaub is wack, but I have long held a disdain for big-headed Peyton Manning since his college days. I do believe the Texans will hit their stride this season, but sadly, it won’t be in Week 5. I close my eyes as I type this because I can’t stand to see it: Indy wins.

New York Giants @ Seattle

Chuck: New York is beasting so far, but Plaxico is going to miss the game due to suspension. When you couple that with the fact that this game is played in Seattle… it makes for a really interesting game. This will be much closer than anyone thinks, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Seahawks won…. but I’m going with NY to be safe.

Risse: This is going to be a tough one for the Super Bowl champs because it carries all of the signs of an upset in the making. But I just don’t have that much faith in Seattle. I reluctantly take the Giants.

Tampa Bay @ Denver

Chuck: Tampa Bay is a team full of 84 year old men who refuse to lose. Denver is a hot team but I’m going with Gruden and the gang.

Risse: Denver can light it up on offense but they also stink it up on defense. I love the boy wonder Jay Cutler, but I think Brian Griese will try to exact some revenge against his old team. It should tight but Denver wins a close one.

Buffalo @ Arizona

Chuck: The fan inside of me wants to pick Arizona because I love watching them play… but Buffalo is breaking hearts. Anquan Boldin will also have to sit this game out, which is all the more reason to go with the Bills.

Risse: Warner might throw 300+ yards but Arizona will take the L at home. I hope Marshawn gallops all over the desert. Bills!

Cincinnati @ Dallas

Chuck: Dallas needs to make a statement after their loss at home against the skins. Redemption will come at the expense of Carson Palmer and the Bengals. Marion and Felix go wild.

Risse: Ocho Cinco has been running his yap, talking about he is gonna score and kiss the star out of respect for Dallas and its owner. Chad can kiss my ass. Dallas got this.

New England @ San Francisco

Chuck: I’m just as bad as Risse and her blind Texan loyalty….because I’m riding with San Fran with the upset. Frank Gore and Patrick Willis will hold it down at home.

Risse: New England will be out for blood in this game. They had a bye week last Sunday and prior to that, well, everyone is still talking about what the Dolphins did to them. So please keep S.F.P.D. on-call because Bill Belichick will be looking to murder the 49ers. Patriots take it.

Pittsburgh @ Jacksonville

Chuck: The Steelers have no real running backs, and Big Ben is hurting… that spells disaster for Pittsburgh. The Jags have a great defense and will punish a team already sore from last week’s physical matchup. Jags win.

Risse: Ben the Berger is busted up and when third-string RB Mewelde Moore is the only option to start, let’s just say it’s going to be a very long afternoon for Coach Mike Tomlin. But the Steelers defense is still a bunch of bruisers and Troy Polamalu’s hair will be running wild all over the field.  I’m actually torn on this one but give the nod to the Jags at home.

Minnesota @ New Orleans

Chuck: The Vikings simply CAN’T throw the damn ball. Until they win a game in which they don’t lean on Adrian Peterson hoping for him to bail them out… I’m picking against Minnesota. New Orleans wins.

Risse: The Vikings’ QB issue lingers. Until they get that resolved, it’s not gonna be pretty. New Orleans all day.