NFL Week 6

While none of the NFL games really stand out other than Baltimore @ New England, this week has some games that could have some HUGE implications playoffs wise...

Baltimore @ New England - Baltimore has been GREAT on the road, and beat the Pats here last year in the playoffs. New England lost their best offensive playmaker. A recipe for an easy Ravens win? Not so fast, the Pats had the week off to prepare, and the football version of the Killer B's is not to be underestimated. I still like the Ravens in a higher scoring game than anticipated - 27-24

Dallas @ Minnesota - This game between 1 win teams feature arguably two of the more talented teams in the NFL. Which teams are we going to see? The Dallas team that rolled Houston or the one that lost to Tennessee? Are we going to see the Vikings team that was really good vs. the Jets in the second half, or the team that went to the NFC Championship game last year? Lose this game, and you're pretty much dead in the water as far as playoff hopes go. I like the Vikings in this game for the simple reason that they're the home team. 30-27

Miami @ Green Bay - Not really sure what to make of Miami. They have potential, but I don't trust them. Banged up Green Bay took a HUGE blow with the lost of Finley for the season. I think the Pack wins at home with Rodgers starting, but they need Clay Matthews back ASAP and have to find a red zone target to replace the Finley. 30-17

Atlanta @ Philly - My #3 ranked team travels to the City of Brotherly Love in a chance to prove themselves as the NFC team to beat. Philly can put themselves as the class of the NFC East with a win. I think the Falcons have the edge at QB, which is what makes the difference in this game. 20-17

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay - Who would've thought this game would be so important? The Bucs are 2nd in the NFC South, and the Saints REALLY need a win. I think Tampa is good, but not a playoff team...yet. But I still want to pick the Bucs, even though I could see Brees and the Saints coming in and blowing them out and outing them as a pretender. Takin' the Saints 24-16

Kansas City @ Houston - Never saw this game being of importance. More so for Houston than KC, but important for both teams nonetheless. KC played well in the road loss to Indy, and Houston is reeling after a huge loss to the Giants. I kind of like the Chiefs to pull out the road win and send Houston to 3-3. 17-14

Indy @ Washington - Time to see what these two teams are made of. The Colts are banged up, and Washington barely escaped with a win at home against the hurt Packers. A win for either team is huge, but I'm taking Peyton until he proves he's not good anymore. 34-24

Tennessee @ Jacksonville - The battle for the AFC South will be a good one. Two good RBs, and that's about it. I don't want to watch this game, but it has some big implications in the South. Win this game and you're in first place, and have momentum. I like the Titans because I don't trust Garrard in a big game at all. 30-17

The other, less important games...

Seattle @ Chicago - Bears win easily 24-13

San Diego @ St. Louis - Chargers win 30-20

Detroit @ NY Giants - over fast, Giants 30-10

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh - Colt McCoy is DEAD - 30-6 Steelers

NY Jets @ Denver - close, but no cigar Broncs - 20-16

Oakland @ SanFran - no one cares, 49ers get their first win 20-10