The temperatures are dropping and so is Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 record. He started to heat up in Week 10 (4-1) and Week 11 (3-2), but in Week 12, he went an ice cold 1-4.
Cowherd rebounded in Week 14, starting out 3-0 but losing the final two games on the Blazin’ 5 slate to finish 3-2.
We track Colin Cowherd’s Blazin’ 5 picks so you can decide whether to follow or fade when making your wagers at PA sports betting apps?
Colin Cowherd Blazin’ 5 Week 13 NFL picks
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Los Angeles Chargers (+3) vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Cowherd pick: Chargers
Final score prediction: Chargers 27, Bengals 26
Cowherd said:
“I made a lot of money betting against the Chargers this year. But outside of the Vikings, the Chargers play more close games of anyone in the NFL. Justin Herbert is Top 5 in virtually everything. The Bengals are a really good team coming off their most dominating performance in over 20 years against the Steelers. They will pull back. The Bengals are 4-0 this year against the Steelers, Jaguars and the Lions. They are 3-4 against everybody else. Burrow has been sacked 13 times over the past month. The Chargers have a pass rush. I think it’s a fun and entertaining game. Chargers win outright.”
Final score: Chargers 41, Bengals 22
Did Cowherd win? Yes
Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) vs. New York Jets
Cowherd pick: Eagles
Final score prediction: Eagles 33, Jets 23
Cowherd said:
“Favorite bet of the week. I love Philadelphia -6.5. They are the best rushing team in the league which is remarkable. It’s all about Jalen Hurts. They don’t have a single player with a 100-yard rushing game this year yet they lead the NFL in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns and touchdown differential. This is a Jalen Hurts story. If you haven’t faced him, he’s a handful. Over the last five games, they are first in rush yards per game (215.6), tied for first for rush TD (10) and first for rush differential (131.4). The Jets defense is the worst scoring defense in the NFL and the second worst yards per play. Philadelphia is going to go in there and dominate the clock and be a nightmare for the Jets defense.”
Final score: Eagles 33, Jets 16
Did Cowherd win? Yes
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (+4)
Cowherd pick: Steelers
Final score prediction: Steelers 23, Ravens 21
Cowherd said:
“Folks, these games are always close. What’s my rule? When good organizations are humiliated, take them the next week. Since John Harbaugh arrived in Baltimore, the average Steelers vs. Ravens difference in a game is one point. The Ravens offense is struggling. It can be awful. Held under 18 points in four of their last five games. Lamar Jackson, four picks last week. His turnovers have gone way up. He’s in a rut. The Steelers and Mike Tomlin are a proud organization. The Ravens defense allows six yards a play. Najee Harris is going to have himself an afternoon.”
Final score: Steelers 20, Ravens 19
Did Cowherd win? Yes
Denver Broncos (+9) vs Kansas City Chiefs
Cowherd pick: Broncos
Final score prediction: Kansas City 26, Broncos 23
Cowherd said:
Everybody loves Andy Reid off a bye but it doesn’t mean he covers the spread. Kansas City has become one of the worst ATS teams in the league even off a bye. The Broncos defense this year is outstanding. Nine points is way too many for an in-division rivalry game. Opposing QB’s passer ratings against the Broncos is 82.7. I like Kansas City to win but this is a rivalry and I think it’s choppy.”
Final score: Chiefs 22, Broncos 9
Did Cowherd win? No
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills (-2.5)
Cowherd pick: Bills
Final score prediction: Bills 27, Patriots 20
Cowherd said:
“Depends on the line but right now it’s Buffalo -2.5 at home in a snowstorm. I’m going to take Buffalo in that instance. Their defense is great. Buffalo’s defense ranks second for ppg allowed (16.5), first ypg allowed (275.2), first in opponents passer rating (62.8). Josh Allen has 7 games with 100-plus passer rating. He’s 2-0 against the Patriots with 5 TDs and one pick. Belichick has struggled in the last couple games against him. New England struggles to move the ball. I’m not a huge fan of snow games unless it helps me in betting. I will be this weekend. It’s going to be fun and be the game of the weekend.”
Final score: Patriots 14, Bills 10
Did Cowherd win? No
Cowherd’s Week 13 Blazin’ 5 record: 3-2
Colin Cowherd 2021 Blazin’ 5 overall record: 29-32-1
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