Week six in the NFL: picks and predictions

Back to back good weeks, lets keep it up:

Last week's record:  10-3

Overall record:  40-32

Dallas @ Baltimore:  Tony Romo and the Cowboys are coming off a much needed bye following their debacle two weeks ago against Chicago.  The Ravens escaped Kansas City last week with an ugly 9-6 victory, and for the first time this year, had a poor showing on offense.  However, I see a rebound game here for the Ravens, and I'll take them in a close one.

Cincinnati @ Cleveland:  The Bengals will win this one, but proceed with caution, Cincinnati fans, because in the words of Lando Calrissian, "It's a trap!."  Yes, that Star Wars reference just happened.

Indianapolis @ N.Y. Jets:  Mark Sanchez is hanging on by a thread, because with every loss the Tebow chants get louder and louder in New York, and he's now lost two in a row.  Adversely, Andrew Luck seems to be coming into his own, leading the Colts to an improbable come from behind victory last week against the Packers, and a 2-2 record overall.  This one is a toss up to me, but I do know this, lately, luck hasn't been on the Jets side, and that will be true once again this week.  Give me the Colts.

Oakland @ Atlanta:  The Raiders are coming off a bye week, so I guess they have that going for them. Unfortunately, thats about it, and with this one in Atlanta, I don't see the Falcons undefeated streak in any jeopardy this week.  I'll take Atlanta.

Detroit @ Philadelphia:  The Lions just haven't put it together this year, have they? Come to think of it, neither have the Eagles.  Michael Vick is a turnover machine, and continues to fight off weekly questions about his QB play.  In a game featuring two underperforming teams, yes, even at 3-2 you're underperforming, Eagles fans, I'll take Philadelphia to come out on top in this one.

Kansas City @ Tampa Bay:  The Brady Quinn era is underway in Kansas City as QB Matt Cassell is out this week with a concussion.  While many Chiefs fans may be excited about this, remember one thing first- Cassell and Quinn share something in common- neither is very good.  Give me the Bucs.

Buffalo @ Arizona:  Both teams are coming off embarrassing losses, with the Cardinals looking bad in St. Louis, and the Bills looking horrendous in San Francisco. Ryan Fitzpatrick will put up more than three points in this one, but it still won't be enough as the Bills woes continue.  I'll take Arizona.

New England @ Seattle:  The Seahawks have a lot going for them in this one- they're at home, they boast the leagues' top rated defense, and they're coming off a big win on the road.  Unfortunately, Tom Brady and the Pats are in town, and they look like they've hit their stride.  However, I need an upset pick this week, and something tells me the Hawks could pull it out.  Gulp.

N.Y. Giants @ San Francisco:  Easily the game of the week here in the Bay area, as the defending champs travel back to where it was all made possible earlier this year in that classic NFC title game.  Both these teams are playing well right now, especially offensively, but it's the defense that will decide this one, and I find it hard to go against the 49ers in that respect.  In a close one, as it always is, I'll take the Niners to get their revenge over Eli and crew.

Minnesota @ Washington:  I want to take the Vikings seriously, I really do, but I still haven't seen enough out of that offense.  Christian Ponder has been doing an excellent job at managing games, but the kid has yet to be in a position where he had to do more.  I think that chance may come this week as RGIII and the Skins can put up a lot of points on you in a hurry, and even with that Minnesota defense, I can see them doing more of the same this week.  In a close one from Fedex field, I'll take the Redskins to knock off the up and coming Vikings.

Green Bay @ Houston:  The Texans have coasted by thanks to an easy schedule thus far, but the real test starts this week as an angry and desperate Green Bay team comes to town.  Aaron Rodgers has done well this year, despite his 2-3 record, and needs help from his defense and receiving core if they are to turn it around.  I think that will happen this week, with their backs against the wall in Houston.  In a close, emotional win, give me the Packers to get back to .500, and send Houston to their first loss of the year.

Denver @ San Diego:  Peyton Manning played his best game of the year last week in a losing effort to New England, and much like Rodgers, needs some other players to step up if he's going to get the Broncos back to .500.  If Manning can leave San Diego with a win then the schedule lightens up significantly down the stretch, but that's a big IF with the way the Chargers have been playing thus far.  However, we've seen Peyton do it time and time again, and when his back's against the wall, the old-time seems to always get it done.  Give me the Broncos.


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Until then, go Fins!