| Matchup | Adam's Pick | Eric's Pick |
|---|---|---|
Browns at Saints | Saints | Saints |
Jaguars at Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs |
Bills at Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
49ers at Panthers | 49ers | Panthers |
Eagles at Titans | Titans | Titans |
Rams at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
Steelers at Dolphins | Steelers | Steelers |
Bengals at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons |
Redskins at Bears | Redskins | Redskins |
Cardinals at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
Raiders at Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
Patriots at Chargers | Patriots | Chargers |
Vikings at Packers | Packers | Vikings |
Giants at Cowboys | Giants | Giants |
Adam | Eric | |
Week 6 Record | 8-6 | 10-4 |
Season Standings | 45-45 | 52-38 |
Bye Weeks: Colts, Jets, Lions, Texans
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The predictions here come from Adam and correspond to his picks.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints
I'm not sure if Colt McCoy will get the start again, but no matter who starts in this one, the Saints will win.
Prediction: Saints 31 – Browns 13
Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs
The schedule has set up nicely for the Chiefs. After two tough road losses against top competition, the Chiefs come home to raucous Arrowhead and face a team that will likely be starting their third string quarterback in Todd Bouman. The Chiefs' defense has been pretty good thus far, their running game is really good, and Matt Cassel seems to be waking up the passing game. I'll take the Chiefs.
Prediction: Chiefs 27 – Jaguars 9
Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens will be angry coming off an overtime loss to the hated Patriots; bad news for Buffalo.
Prediction: Ravens 31 – Bills 7
San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers
The Niners got an ugly win last week, but perhaps this win will let them play with greater liberty moving forward. The Panthers threw in the towel on the Jimmy Clausen experiment for this year. I'm not sure why, because at 0-5 it's not as if they are going to compete this year. Additionally, Matt Moore was abysmal in his handful of starts this year. He might give them a slightly better chance at winning than Clausen, but not by much. Steve Smith is still dangerous, but there aren't any other options in this receiving corps that divert coverage. The Panthers have a dynamic running back duo, but their talented offensive line has played poorly this year. Defensively, the Panthers have a league low seven sacks this year; they really miss Julius Peppers. This game really could go either way. If Alex Smith can limit himself to one turnover, the 49ers will win. If not, it's anybody's game. I'll take my boys because of their talent on defense, and because Frank Gore busted out last week with 150 yards on the ground. Gimme San Fran.
Prediction: 49ers 20 – Panthers 10
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
I like what the Eagles have done, especially going 3-0 on the road. But I think going 4-0 on the road is too hard, and with no DeSean Jackson, the Eagles will struggle. Tennessee's defense has been stingy, allowing sixteen points a game, and the Titans have to keep pace with the wild AFC South. The Titans will ride Chris Johnson to a win.
Prediction: Titans 23 – Eagles 17
St. Louis Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs have proven they can beat the bad teams, and can't compete against the good teams. I'm not sure if the Rams are bad, but they aren't good, and at home I will take the Bucs.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27 – Rams 23
Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins
This should be a really good, tough, hard hitting game. The Steelers' franchise quarterback has returned and already got a win under his belt last week. The Steelers' defense should be able to shut down the Dolphins who will try to pound the run and throw to big Brandon Marshall. I think Pittsburgh will be able to make a few more plays in this tight game, and will win.
Prediction: Steelers 16 – Miami 10
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons had a tough game last week in Philly, but this is still a good team with a lot of talent on offense. The Bengals haven't played up to their potential and most of the blame lies with Carson Palmer. Coming off a bye, the Bengals have the secondary to cover Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez. I think this will be a really tight game with the hungry Bengals keeping it close by pounding the ball on the ground. Still, I think Matt Ryan will make a couple more plays than Palmer, and the Falcons defense will continue to play well as they are allowing just under seventeen points per game.
Prediction: Falcons 23 – Bengals 20
Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears
I thought the Bears really had a chance last week to separate themselves from the rest of the NFC by going to 5-1. Instead, their offensive line held them back and they fell to 4-2 by losing to a mediocre Seahawks team. With Albert Haynesworth in the lineup and Brian Orakpo coming off the edge, this Bears' line is in serious trouble. I think this will be a low scoring game with Donovan McNabb receiving a little more time to make plays than Jay Cutler.
Prediction: Redskins 16 – Bears 13
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Both of these teams are above .500, surprisingly. The Seahawks got a nice road win last week at Chicago, and I think are just more competent than Arizona on offense. Seattle's defense has been solid as well. I will take the Seahawks at home.
Prediction: Seahawks 23 – Cardinals 13
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos
The Raiders are an ugly 2-4, and while the Broncos are a pretty solid team, they have played good competition and also fallen to 2-4. I will take Denver who just moves the ball so much better than Oakland.
Prediction: Broncos 24 – Raiders 17
New England Patriots at San Diego Chargers
I sense that everyone still kind of believes that the Chargers can right the ship this season like they have in years past. But this team does not possess the talent it did in past years, and they haven't run the ball well at all. The defense is struggling too. I will take New England to win this one.
Prediction: Patriots 30 – Chargers 23
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
The Vikings got a huge win last week, and showed that they have the talent to win a lot of games. Green Bay is really banged up and can't run the ball. However, this will be a game all about emotion and revenge for the Packers. Plus, Brett Favre is not the same guy he was last year. Gimme the Pack to play with a boulder on their shoulder and take the win.
Prediction: Packers 31 – Vikings 20
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
I was set to pick the Cowboys all week, but as I look at this game, I can just see the Giants licking their chops thinking about putting Dallas in a 1-5 hole. Eli Manning has been playing great throwing to Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks, and Ahmad Bradshaw has been terrific running the ball. The Giants' defense should give Dallas' struggling offensive line all they can handle. I'll go Big Blue.
Prediction: Giants 27 – Cowboys 24
I'm not sure if Colt McCoy will get the start again, but no matter who starts in this one, the Saints will win.
Prediction: Saints 31 – Browns 13
Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs
The schedule has set up nicely for the Chiefs. After two tough road losses against top competition, the Chiefs come home to raucous Arrowhead and face a team that will likely be starting their third string quarterback in Todd Bouman. The Chiefs' defense has been pretty good thus far, their running game is really good, and Matt Cassel seems to be waking up the passing game. I'll take the Chiefs.
Prediction: Chiefs 27 – Jaguars 9
Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens will be angry coming off an overtime loss to the hated Patriots; bad news for Buffalo.
Prediction: Ravens 31 – Bills 7
San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers
The Niners got an ugly win last week, but perhaps this win will let them play with greater liberty moving forward. The Panthers threw in the towel on the Jimmy Clausen experiment for this year. I'm not sure why, because at 0-5 it's not as if they are going to compete this year. Additionally, Matt Moore was abysmal in his handful of starts this year. He might give them a slightly better chance at winning than Clausen, but not by much. Steve Smith is still dangerous, but there aren't any other options in this receiving corps that divert coverage. The Panthers have a dynamic running back duo, but their talented offensive line has played poorly this year. Defensively, the Panthers have a league low seven sacks this year; they really miss Julius Peppers. This game really could go either way. If Alex Smith can limit himself to one turnover, the 49ers will win. If not, it's anybody's game. I'll take my boys because of their talent on defense, and because Frank Gore busted out last week with 150 yards on the ground. Gimme San Fran.
Prediction: 49ers 20 – Panthers 10
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
I like what the Eagles have done, especially going 3-0 on the road. But I think going 4-0 on the road is too hard, and with no DeSean Jackson, the Eagles will struggle. Tennessee's defense has been stingy, allowing sixteen points a game, and the Titans have to keep pace with the wild AFC South. The Titans will ride Chris Johnson to a win.
Prediction: Titans 23 – Eagles 17
St. Louis Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs have proven they can beat the bad teams, and can't compete against the good teams. I'm not sure if the Rams are bad, but they aren't good, and at home I will take the Bucs.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27 – Rams 23
Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins
This should be a really good, tough, hard hitting game. The Steelers' franchise quarterback has returned and already got a win under his belt last week. The Steelers' defense should be able to shut down the Dolphins who will try to pound the run and throw to big Brandon Marshall. I think Pittsburgh will be able to make a few more plays in this tight game, and will win.
Prediction: Steelers 16 – Miami 10
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons had a tough game last week in Philly, but this is still a good team with a lot of talent on offense. The Bengals haven't played up to their potential and most of the blame lies with Carson Palmer. Coming off a bye, the Bengals have the secondary to cover Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez. I think this will be a really tight game with the hungry Bengals keeping it close by pounding the ball on the ground. Still, I think Matt Ryan will make a couple more plays than Palmer, and the Falcons defense will continue to play well as they are allowing just under seventeen points per game.
Prediction: Falcons 23 – Bengals 20
Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears
I thought the Bears really had a chance last week to separate themselves from the rest of the NFC by going to 5-1. Instead, their offensive line held them back and they fell to 4-2 by losing to a mediocre Seahawks team. With Albert Haynesworth in the lineup and Brian Orakpo coming off the edge, this Bears' line is in serious trouble. I think this will be a low scoring game with Donovan McNabb receiving a little more time to make plays than Jay Cutler.
Prediction: Redskins 16 – Bears 13
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Both of these teams are above .500, surprisingly. The Seahawks got a nice road win last week at Chicago, and I think are just more competent than Arizona on offense. Seattle's defense has been solid as well. I will take the Seahawks at home.
Prediction: Seahawks 23 – Cardinals 13
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos
The Raiders are an ugly 2-4, and while the Broncos are a pretty solid team, they have played good competition and also fallen to 2-4. I will take Denver who just moves the ball so much better than Oakland.
Prediction: Broncos 24 – Raiders 17
New England Patriots at San Diego Chargers
I sense that everyone still kind of believes that the Chargers can right the ship this season like they have in years past. But this team does not possess the talent it did in past years, and they haven't run the ball well at all. The defense is struggling too. I will take New England to win this one.
Prediction: Patriots 30 – Chargers 23
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
The Vikings got a huge win last week, and showed that they have the talent to win a lot of games. Green Bay is really banged up and can't run the ball. However, this will be a game all about emotion and revenge for the Packers. Plus, Brett Favre is not the same guy he was last year. Gimme the Pack to play with a boulder on their shoulder and take the win.
Prediction: Packers 31 – Vikings 20
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
I was set to pick the Cowboys all week, but as I look at this game, I can just see the Giants licking their chops thinking about putting Dallas in a 1-5 hole. Eli Manning has been playing great throwing to Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks, and Ahmad Bradshaw has been terrific running the ball. The Giants' defense should give Dallas' struggling offensive line all they can handle. I'll go Big Blue.
Prediction: Giants 27 – Cowboys 24
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