NFL Week 6 Picks

Another great week in the NFL has passed us by and yet another week of great football is yet before us come Sunday. I was 9-4 last week as there were less games to pick with the Bye weeks starting. So that puts me at 43-18 (.705) for the season. The teams that have the Bye this week are: Cardinals, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Seahawks, and Titans. Here are my picks for Week 6.

NFL Week 6 - Sunday, October 16

1:00PM Games

Falcons OVER Panthers - This will be a hard fought win for the Falcons with Julio Jones scheduled to be out for this game and Turner being off and on all season. Falcons will really have to do a lot to win but I think they can do it.
Lions OVER 49ers - I really like both of these teams this year. I wish they could both win but sadly that is impossible. The city of Detroit is really starting to get behind this year's team and when they are at home I don't think they can be stopped. Lions win a close one.
Bengals OVER Colts - The Bengals are sneaky this year. Although the Colts have looked OK the past couple weeks with Painter at the helm, I still think the Bengals are surprising people this year. Bengals win a close one.
Redskins OVER Eagles - UPSET SPECIAL - Kinda hard to think the Eagles are still favored in this one with the Redskins at home. But I'm sure you Skins fans out there remember the Monday Night debacle last year in Washington that I still think is haunting everyone in DC. I like the Skins in this one.
Packers OVER Rams - Do I even need to explain myself in this one.....Packers stay undefeated.
Steelers OVER Jaguars - I think the Steelers might be getting back on track if they can stay healthy. This game should help them out a little.
Giants OVER Bills - Surprised once again that after last week's loss that the Giants are still favored in this one but I guess it is because they are at home. I do still like the Giants in this one at home. Once again, Eli is back to throwing INTs and the Defense is back to being injured. So the odds might be stacked against them in this one but the home field will hopefully give them the edge in this close game.

4:00PM Games

Raiders OVER Browns - Sorry Brownies, but that Defense is still too vulnerable and will not be able to stop McFadden from having a big game. Raiders might run away with this one.
Ravens OVER Texans - Ravens should be fresh after their Bye week and ready to win at home.
Saints OVER Bucs - Saints are just too good and overpowering not to lose this game especially since the Bucs have disappointed a lot of experts this year. Bucs can't seem to find that good mood.
Patriots OVER Cowboys - The Patriots may be giving up a lot of yards this year but they are still gaining more and outscoring their opponents and winning games. This game will be no different at home for Brady and the boys.

Sunday Night Game
Bears OVER Vikings - the Vikings woes will continue in Prime time and will have no choice but to start a new QB next week. If the Bears give the ball to Forte at least 20 times they will have no problems winning this game at home.

Monday Night Game
Jets OVER Dolphins - Jets had a tough loss last week against the Patriots. They seem to want to get in a grove but just can't seem to get over that hump. Maybe this game against a Dolphin team in shambles will help them find that groove.

Well there are my Week 6 picks. Hope everyone enjoys the games this week.

-R.N.N.
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