NFL Week #6 - 2013

Heading into NFL Week #6 I am sitting at a decent 47-30 record.  A few surprise teams (Giants, Falcons, Steelers) led to my early picks being negated, but it will only get better from here.

Week #6, it's on like Donkey Kong!



GIANTS vs. BEARS (-9) : The Pick - Bears
The Giants travel to the windy city and come away with another "L".  The Bears have too many weapons, and the Giants have too many injuries, aren't getting pressure on the D-Line, and the Secondary is playing well below what is expected.

PACKERS (-3) vs. RAVENS: The Pick - Packers
With Clay Matthews ruled out for the next 4 weeks, this pick was a little harder than it would have been. The Pack look to keep things rolling after they punted the crippled Lions last week.

BENGALS (-9) vs. BILLS: The Pick - Bengals
I see this line as being a little surprising as I do not see the Bengals being 12 point favorites above the Bills (keeping in mind that automatic 3 points given to home teams).  To be honest, I'm not sure what to think of the Bengals, beating the Patriots and Packers, but losing to the Hoyers, I mean the Browns.  I still go with the Bengals, I just don't look for them to cover.

LIONS (-2.5) vs. BROWNS: The Pick - Lions
Even possibly without Megatron, I still like the Lions in this matchup.  Weeden will be horizontal, a lot.

RAMS vs. TEXANS (-9): The Pick - Texans
Look for Matt Schuab to NOT throw a Pick-6 this week, hosting St. Louis.  We will actually see the real Texans this week, led by Foster and Tate, and not the Schuab passing Texans we have seen as of late.

RAIDERS vs. CHIEFS (-9.5): The Pick - Chiefs
The Chiefs keep surprising everyone, including me, and this bus doesn't stop this week either.  Look for the defense and offense to keep clicking as the Chiefs roll the Raiders.

PANTHERS vs. VIKINGS (-3): The Pick - Vikings
AD looks takes his anger out on the Panthers.  Prayers go out to the Peterson family.

STEELERS vs. JETS (-3): The Pick - Steelers
The Steelers want their ping pong and arcades back in the locker room.  They go into New York and get their first win of the season, riding their earlier injured stars in RB Bell and TE Miller.

EAGLES (-1.5) vs. BUCCANEERS: The Pick - Eagles
The Bucs are a mess.  I take the Eagles to win and more than cover.  I'm a fan of Nick Foles, if Vick doesn't suit up.  Look for the Eagles to get back to .500.

JAGUARS vs. BRONCOS (-27): The Pick - Broncos
In the largest point spread in NFL history, I would think it would almost be worth starting Brock Osweiler on a fantasy team (almost).  Peyton Manning will come in, get his touchdowns, and be out of the game at halftime.  About the same time as the Jaguars team will be out of the game.

TITANS vs. SEAHAWKS (-14): The Pick - Seahawks
Seattle hasn't lost a home game since 2011 and they keep it rolling this week against backup QB Fitzpatrick.

SAINTS vs. PATRIOTS (-1): The Pick - Saints
No Wilfork and no Gronk means No-Problem for the Saints.  Expect the Patriots to double TE Graham, but the Saints counterattack with their other weapons.

CARDINALS vs. 49ERS (-11.5): The Pick - 49ers
I'm taking the Cardinals to cover, but the 49ers look to be too much of a match for the pass-happy Cards.

REDSKINS vs. COWBOYS (-6): The Pick - Cowboys
The Cowboys keep things rolling after matching punches and nearly coming away with a victory against the Broncos last week.  Thier Kiffin defense shapes up a bit and keep the Redskins under 51 points.

COLTS (-1.5) vs. CHARGERS: The Pick - Colts
Beating the Seahawks last week means you are 4.5 point favorite on the road the next week? (keeping in mind that automatic 3 points for the home team in spreads again).  Look for the Colts to win and cover on a Monday night shootout.