Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action is coming upon us yet again. The week that is Week 6 will surely bring some surprises, upsets and good games for football fans around. I'll be keeping an eye on the Chargers-Ravens, Cardinals-Browns and Bills-Titans games this week. In this post I'll do a preview of the week and my picks for the games. Let's get to work!
Week 6 Preview
The sixth week of the National Football League's regular season will start in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finishes in Nashville, Tennessee. The week features a 14-game slate that will have 28 teams playing. The Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers are on a bye this week. The week features a Thursday night game, a Sunday morning game, seven early games, three early games, a Sunday night game and a Monday night game. CBS will have the doubleheader and FOX will have the single, regional game this week.
Week 6 Picks
Note: TW is me, and CV is Cardinal Viking, my former roommate. All game times are in US Eastern.
Tampa Bay (4-1) @ Philadelphia (2-3) (FOX/Amazon/NFL Network; 8:20 pm): TW: Buccaneers; CV: Buccaneers
Both teams got wins last week as the Buccaneers beat the Dolphins and the Eagles beat the Panthers. Week 6 starts with a relatively decent matchup. The Buccaneers look to be on a tear lately and it proved last week over a 45-17 victory against Miami. Miami was decimated with injuries to key players so that might've played into it. The Buccaneers defense will likely get some key guys back on defense and that doesn't spell well for the Eagles looking to get back into the NFC East race. Philly has a solid pass offense with great targets. I just don't think that they can keep up with the Bucs.
Miami (1-4) @ Jacksonville (0-5) (CBS; 9:30 am): TW: Jaguars; CV: Jaguars
Both teams lost as the Dolphins lost to the Buccaneers and the Jaguars lost to the Titans last week. Another early morning game this week. Both teams aren't really good. Miami was supposed to be a playoff contender and they really fell off the ladder and Jacksonville was expected to be bad. Jacoby Brissett and Tua Tagovailoa have had injuries this season and I really question how they can play well. Miami's defense has been a disappointment as well. If there's a chance that the Jaguars win a game and snap the 20-game losing streak it just might be this one.
Green Bay (4-1) @ Chicago (3-2) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Packers; CV: Packers
Both teams won last week as the Packers beat the Bengals and the Bears beat the Raiders. The rivalry returns this season. Green Bay played an okay game against the Bengals but they didn't seem right in that one. Perhaps that the Bengals defense is legit or that Mason Crosby had some bad luck in his golf game. Chicago had one of their better showings against a distracted Raiders team. I think the game will come down to how well Mason Crosby will do as I think the Bears defense will give the Packers some trouble in it.
Cincinnati (3-2) @ Detroit (0-5) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Bengals; CV: Bengals
Both teams lost last week as the Bengals lost to the Packers and the Lions lost to the Vikings. Cincy has been one of the surprise teams so far this season. Detroit not so much. Much to the credit to the Bengals success is their defense which has allowed only 20 points/gam which puts them at 7th place in the NFL. Detroit has come close in a lot of games and they might have a shot to take dub #1 in this one but as long as Joe Burrow is in this one, I hate to give them any faith.
Houston (1-4) @ Indianapolis (1-4) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Colts; CV: Colts
Both teams lost last week as the Texans lost to the Patriots and the Colts lost to the Ravens. Davis Mills and the Texans had a better showing last week against New England but they fell short of winning. Carson Wentz had a return to form against Baltimore on Monday night and I think that the momentum will continue into this week as Houston's defense isn't trustworthy.
Kansas City (2-3) @ Washington (2-3) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
Both teams lost last week as the Chiefs lost to the Bills and the Football Team lost to the Saints. A battle of who will have the worser defense in this one. Prior to this I would've gone with the Chiefs hands down. After the way they've played so far this year, I am starting to have my doubts. Kansas City is also banged up on offense as Tyreek Hill and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are injured. Travis Kelce will be available to play but someone is going to need to step up on defense. Washington can give them some trouble as they do have a decent running game in Antonio Gibson.
LA Chargers (4-1) @ Baltimore (4-1) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
Both teams last week as the Chargers beat the Browns and the Ravens beat the Colts. Justin Herbert and company put up 47 on the Browns and almost lost. They've been the story so far this season with Herbert at the helm but I think its been the defense that has been just as good. Baltimore has done well this year but they've relied on Lamar Jackson so often this season. This one will be a good one to watch that is unfortunately not on the late-game window. I'll take the Chargers based on their better defensive play.
LA Rams (4-1) @ NY Giants (1-4) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Rams; CV: Rams
The Rams beat the Seahawks and the Giants lost to the Cowboys last week. The Rams did well against the Seahawks and are coming into this game with longer rest. Matthew Stafford has been a beacon in the revitalized Rams offense. New York is banged up a lot on offense and will likely rely on Mike Glennon again this week. It's a tough choice but I think the Rams will take this one. Sarcasm included.
Minnesota (2-3) @ Carolina (3-2) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Vikings; CV: Vikings
The Vikings would beat the Lions and the Panthers lost to the Eagles last week. Its a huge game for the Vikings and a huge game for Sam Darnold. Minnesota wants to get back into the playoff picture and they certainly will need to win this game. Kirk Cousins will play well in this game but his weapons will be limited as a lot of the Vikings running backs and wide outs will have had injuries. Carolina will have injury problems of their own but their offense didn't put up enough points to win against the Eagles. It'll be a tight game but I think the Vikes will find a way to win.
Arizona (5-0) @ Cleveland (3-2) (FOX; 4:05 pm): TW: Browns; CV: Cardinals
The Cardinals beat the 49ers and the Browns lost to the Chargers. Another good game to keep an eye on. Arizona has an undefeated record and they go into a place that has been good for the Browns this season. Cleveland possesses a great running game and the Cards defense will have their hands full stopping Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Kyler Murray has a decent running game but can they do well enough to be the Chubb-Hunt tandem of Arizona? It'll be an offensive showcase and I think the Browns will beat the Cardinals.
Dallas (4-1) @ New England (2-3) (CBS; 4:25 pm): TW: Cowboys; CV: Cowboys
The Cowboys beat the Giants and the Patriots beat the Texans last week. This is the marquee game? I mean it would be marquee if it was Prescott vs Brady but Tom Brady doesn't play in New England anymore. All that aside the Cowboys look to be the team to beat in the NFC East while the Patriots are just trying to stay within a playoff spot. New England barely beat the Texans and largely was the fact that their defense made Davis Mills look like a god. I think Dallas will take it.
Las Vegas (3-2) @ Denver (3-2) (CBS; 4:25 pm): TW: Raiders; CV: Raiders
Both teams lost last week as the Raiders lost to the Bears and the Broncos lost to the Steelers. Out with Jon Gruden and in with interim Rich Biaccia. Such scandal as Jon Gruden with those emails could destroy a ballclub but the Raiders could become a more unified team because of the hardship. Or they could fall into disarray and fall off the face of the earth. The Denver Broncos were at one point undefeated but a soft schedule has decimated their record to a measly 3-2. Las Vegas has a solid club and I think they'll find a win for Rich Biaccia.
Seattle (2-3) @ Pittsburgh (2-3) (NBC; 8:20 pm): TW: Steelers; CV: Steelers
The Seahawks lost to the Rams and the Steelers beat the Broncos. Russell Wilson will miss this game due to an injury on his finger. Geno Smith will get the start for Seattle. Seattle's gameplan will likely have to center around limiting the Steelers wide receivers now that JuJu Smith-Schuster is out for the season. Ben Roethlisberger showed signs of him returning to life and the running game finally got into a groove with Najee Harris. I'll take the Steelers because of their defense.
Buffalo (4-1) @ Tennessee (3-2) (ESPN; 8:15 pm): TW: Bills; CV: Bills
Both teams got wins as the Bills beat the Chiefs and the Titans beat the Jaguars. Week 6 finishes with a good game with two AFC teams with great offensive power. Buffalo made their way past their biggest obstacle in the Chiefs and it seems that this game could be an a cinch in most people's eyes. Tennessee exposed themselves quite a bit in losing to the Jets. However, they do have Derrick Henry who is in my opinion the best running back in the league right now. Buffalo's defense is currently 3rd in stopping the run, holding runners to 78.4 yards/game. I think Buffalo takes it.
Early & Late Game Broadcast Pairings (courtesy of 506sports.com):
Note: games in bold are the game showing in my area
CBS Early
Kansas City @ Washington
Ian Eagle, Charles Davis
LA Chargers @ Baltimore
Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta
Houston @ Indianapolis
Spero Dedes, Jay Feely
CBS Late
Dallas @ New England
Jim Nantz, Tony Romo
Las Vegas @ Denver
Andrew Catalon, James Lofton
FOX Single
Green Bay @ Chicago
Joe Davis, Greg Olson
LA Rams @ NY Giants
Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth
Minnesota @ Carolina
Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma
Cincinnati @ Detroit
Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston
Arizona @ Cleveland (LATE)
Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez
For more information on which game is being shown in your area, check out: NFL 2021: Week 6 Maps
2021 Pick'em Records:
My record:
Week 1: 7-9
Week 2: 10-6
Week 3: 10-6
Week 4: 9-7
Week 5: 12-4
Total: 48-32
Cardinal Viking's record:
Week 1: 6-10
Week 2: 12-4
Week 3: 13-3
Week 4: 10-6
Week 5: 10-6
Total: 51-29
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
2020: 163-92-1
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