Talons Central Week 5 Picks

Last Week: 2-2

Overall: 14-8

Iowa Barnstormers at Orlando Predators: IOWA. Iowa is coming off a big win in a crazy game against OKC. With Vena really starting to click with his offense the Barnstormers should really have no problem against a struggling Predator team.

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz at Dallas Vigilantes: DALLAS. Dallas is coming off a bye week they definitely needed after tough losses to Tulsa and Tampa Bay. Against Tampa Bay Collin Drafts really started to get in rhythm. The break should have given him more of an opportunity to get reps with the first team and get even more in sync. OKC should put up a fight, and if they aren't penalized too much may have a shot at winning this one.

Bossier-Shreveport Battlewings at Utah Blaze: BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT. Raymond Philyaw and the Battlewings should easily soar to victory against a struggling Utah team. Expect Philyaw and PJ Berry to continue to put up ridiculous numbers.

Arizona Rattlers at Tampa Bay Storm: TAMPA BAY. Arizona was able to squeak by Tulsa, but they will be facing a tougher defense this week. Even more troublesome, Tampa has been clicking offensively while Arizona is still struggling defensively. Expect Tampa to make easy work of the Rattlers.

Tulsa Talons at Jacksonville Sharks: TULSA. So I will admit, I made this pick before it came out that the Talons would be without 2 of their starting defensive backs. But I'm going to stand by it. The Talons should be foaming at the mouth to redeem themselves after a horrible defensive performance. Aaron Garcia should put up a fight but the defensive pressure from Tulsa's frontmen should force mistakes and lead Tulsa to a valuable win.

Milwaukee Iron at Alabama Vipers: MILWAUKEE. Milwaukee continued to look like the team to beat in the AFL last week against Tampa. More surprising was the performance of their defense. Alabama may be in for some hurt in this one.

Cleveland Gladiators at Spokane Shock: SPOKANE. Spokane has looked like a complete team from week 1. The Gladiators on the other hand have made mistake after mistake. Don't expect the Gladiators to stop now. Spokane should win this one easily.