THE SNOW!!!!
The reason why I'm even discussing the word "snow" is that winter came early to where I live (Fargo, ND). Very early. This topic just gave me a thought to talk about how there's a love-hate relationship with the white stuff. Just to give you people a note: I like watching the snow, I liked playing in it when I was a kid but I hate driving it. It should only be on earth from November to January, after that mild temperatures. If only it was a perfect world. Most people will share my sympathy for it. Here's a short video that summarizes how I feel. Could be a Cool video of the week.
I feel I've stated this opinion before but I'll say it again. It's silly to me to have a Super Bowl played in a warm/domed city every single year. In Super Bowl XLVIII it was held in New York, a cold weather city, in February. Sure it shouldn't be at a cold weather city every year either. I feel there should be a cold-weather Super Bowl once every ten years. That's all I'm asking. If Roger Goodell is looking at this, hear my plea. Please make this happen. It doesn't even have to be in Green Bay.
The game of American Football is meant to be played in the elements. Whether it be rain, sleet, or snow, it makes it more fun to watch and to play. If the fans are happy about the weather, there should be no reason for the players to be happy as well. It's a win-win scenario.
Cool video of the week
The Youtube channel, Urinating Tree, is literally one of the underrated channels on the website. He posts sports video on baseball, hockey, and football. The channel is currently at 177K subscribers and deserves to have more. He literally posted videos on the MLB playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the previous week of the NFL. Here's this week's cool video of the week, his latest video:
Week 6 of the NFL starts in New York, New York and ends in Green Bay, Wisconsin. There will be 15 games on the slate. It features a Thursday night game, nine early games, three late games, a Sunday night game, and a Monday night game. The New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions are on a bye week. CBS will have the doubleheader and FOX will have the single game. Let's get to the picks!
Philadelphia (2-3) @ NY Giants (1-4) (FOX/NFL Network): TW: Giants, CV: Giants
Both teams took losses last week as the Eagles lost to the Vikings and the Giants to the Panthers. The NFC East division is somewhat of a bad division this season. No team seems to want to take a lead in the division. The Eagles took a hit on the running back position with the loss of Jay Ajayi for the season and will be licking their wounds after this game. I'd be surprised if the Eagles win this game. The Giants still proved they still have some vigor on offense and if their defense plays up to par they should get a win on the defending champs.
Arizona (1-4) @ Minnesota (2-2-1) (FOX): TW: Vikings, CV: Cardinals
Both teams got a win last week as the Cardinals beat the 49ers and the Vikings beat the Eagles. A hard week for my roommate, Cardinal Viking. Will he pick the Vikings, or will he pick the Cardinals. His team is the Cardinals but he also cheers for local teams which is the Vikings. I feel the Vikings will win as they seem to be better on paper with the offense and defense than the Cardinals. Guess my roommate will be Cardinal Red for this game.
Carolina (3-1) @ Washington (2-2) (FOX): TW: Panthers, CV: Panthers
The Panthers picked up a win against the Giants and the Redskins lost to the Saints last week respectively. The Panthers seem to be a solid team on offense and defense. Though they almost lost to a Giants team that has had a rough season so far. The Redskins defense was awful and the offense was sleepwalking. Give me the Panthers.
Chicago (3-1) @ Miami (3-2) (FOX): TW: Bears, CV: Bears
The Bears were on a bye week and the Dolphins lost to the Bengals last week respectively. The game will be quite warm and the Bears will have a decent test this week in the Dolphins. Khalil Mack has been the difference maker on defense for the Bears and the Bears offense had a great game against the Buccaneers a couple of weeks ago. I'll take the Bears.
Indianapolis (1-4) @ NY Jets (2-3) (CBS): TW: Jets, CV: Jets
The Colts took a loss against the Patriots and the Jets got a win against the Broncos last week respectively. The Colts can either be a great team that can beat a Redskins team on the road to a bad team that lost to the Patriots on the road as well. The Jets are the same thing but they have one more win than the Colts. I feel the Jets will win the game as they do have a better run game than the Colts and if Sam Darnold plays well enough to not throw picks they should get a win.
Pittsburgh (2-2-1) @ Cincinnati (4-1) (CBS): TW: Steelers, CV: Steelers
Both teams got a win last week as the Steelers beat the Falcons and the Bengals beat the Dolphins. Very difficult game to pick, the Bengals are a good team when they have to. They have a great win against the Ravens at home earlier in the season. The Steelers have been the drama bomb of the NFL this season and they got a win last week. I feel the Steelers need to win because they have a bye week next week and Le'Veon Bell is supposed to return to the team for Week 8. They need to win this game because they're in a tough division.
Seattle (2-3) @ Oakland (1-4) (FOX): TW: Seahawks, CV: Raiders
Both teams got a loss last week as the Seahawks lost to the Rams and the Raiders to the Chargers. The game will be in London's Wembley Stadium and will have been a long flight for both teams as it is about 8-9 hours of time difference between London to the West Coast. The Seahawks will get a win because I feel they will have a balance on offense and attempt to play solid defense against a Raiders team that is desperately trying to get a solid win. The Raiders could win as well using the same formula.
Buffalo (2-3) @ Houston (2-3) (CBS): TW: Texans, CV: Texans
Both teams got a win last week as the Bills beat the Titans and the Texans beat the Cowboys. The Texans got a lucky win last week against Dallas. The Bills also got a lucky win. The Bills offense has been awful and their defense has been the difference maker for them but I feel the Texans will win as they do have a better offense with Deshaun Watson and company. I'll take the Texans by a long shot.
LA Chargers (3-2) @ Cleveland (2-2-1) (CBS): TW: Chargers, CV: Browns
Both teams got a win last week as the Chargers beat the Raiders and the Browns beat the Ravens. The Browns have been a bit of a surprise for most experts and they should be at 5-0 right now if it wasn't for their inability to find kickers. The Chargers offense looks really, really good and the defense isn't that bad either. Cleveland has a great defense as well and they could win this game but I feel the better offense will win the day.
Tampa Bay (2-2) @ Atlanta (1-4) (FOX): TW: Buccaneers, CV: Falcons
The Buccaneers had a bye and the Falcons lost to the Steelers last week respectively. The bottom two teams in the NFC South will do battle. The Buccaneers were a surprise team with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm of the hype train. I'll ride the Buccaneers bandwagon for this game as I feel they still are a better offense and the Falcons have some question marks with Devonte Williams with a knee injury. Could be a close game.
LA Rams (5-0) @ Denver (2-3) (FOX): TW: Rams, CV: Rams
The Rams got a win against the Seahawks and the Broncos lost to the Jets last week respectively. The Rams have been the better team for the past five weeks of the regular season. Denver has been a bit spotty in that regard. The Rams could possibly play a sleepwalker as the higher altitude of Denver could play a factor in the game but I'll take the Rams as a safe bet.
Baltimore (3-2) @ Tennessee (3-2) (CBS): TW: Ravens, CV: Titans
Both teams lost last week as the Ravens lost to the Browns and the Titans lost to the Bills. The game should be a Raven victory as the Ravens offense looks good on paper and the defense has been their bread and butter. It'll be a game which passing defense will show up as both teams are Top 5 in passing defense. The Titans could very well possibly win this game in a low scoring affair.
Jacksonville (3-2) @ Dallas (2-3) (CBS): TW: Jaguars, CV: Jaguars
The two teams lost last week with the Jaguars losing to the Chiefs and the Cowboys to the Texans. The Jaguars have lost two of their last three games since their victory against the Patriots. The Jaguars will need to play a lot better as Blake Bortles threw for four interceptions last week and the defense will need to hold down the fort against the Cowboys running game with Ezekiel Elliot. I'll take the Jaguars because they're still #1 on defense and top 10 in the offense.
Kansas City (5-0) @ New England (3-2) (NBC): TW: Patriots, CV: Chiefs
Both teams got a win last week as the Chiefs beat the Jaguars and the Patriots beat the Colts. The Chiefs could possibly walk away with a loss after this game. This game is been hyped up since really Patrick Mahomes has proven to be quite the offensive star in the league. We will learn a lot about the Chiefs in this game as well as the Patriots for a bit. The Pats at home are a tough bunch and I'll take them in this one. Trap game for the Chiefs.
San Francisco (1-4) @ Green Bay (2-2-1) (ESPN): TW: Packers, CV: Packers
Both teams got losses as the 49ers lost to the Chargers and the Packers to the Lions. The Monday night game pits two teams that have had great expectations to be in the playoffs but haven't quite hit the mark. CJ Beathard will get the start. The Packers should win the game if they run the ball effectively which is one of their hallmarks on offense. Hopefully, Mason Crosby can find the middle of the uprights well enough.
Local TV Schedule (via 506sports.com, subject to change):
CBS Early:
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
CBS Late:
Jacksonville @ Dallas
Jim Nantz, Tony Romo
FOX Single:
Arizona @ Minnesota
Sam Rosen, Ronde Barber
For more information on which game is played in your area, check out: NFL Week 6 Maps
Have a great weekend, enjoy the games, and I'll see you guys on Monday for the recap!
-Tom
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