NFL Week Six Picks

“Dang!” Is the right word for what happened to me last week. I think I would have done better if I would have rolled dice instead of picking teams. All of my picks backfired. But this week I’m back and better than ever. I hit the books and studied up because I need to have a good week. So here are my picks for this week:

Cincy beats Houston

It’s tough to go against my Texans especially this week. I think that this game could go either way. Two inconsistent talented teams going at each other. I personally think this game is won or lost on the line of scrimmage. Can the Texans stop the run consistently? Can the Texans run consistently? The Cardiac Cats aren’t winning any awards for consistent play themselves. Who ever is able to not turn the ball over and stop the run wins the game. But since the Bengals have more talent and play at home I give them the edge…which means the Texans will probably win.

Green Bay over Detroit

Green Bay is coming off of a bye week and are hungry for a win. Detroit is probably going to start Stafford and Calvin Johnson who are not going to be 100 %. Green Bay gets the win.

Jags over Rams

The Jaguars are not the best team but the Rams might be the worst. The Rams have been averaging 6.8 points a game while giving up 29.2 points a game. I’m no Bill Simmons but this game might be the one to bet on…

Ravens take down the Vikings

The Ravens lost a heartbreaker last week and I think will have a little fire in them. The Vikings have been playing really well and this will be a tough game but I think the Ravens potent passing will do well against the Vikings. I also think Brett Favre will get knocked down a bit, the Ravens have 11 sacks so far this season. But the ol’ Gunslinger might scrape by. It’ll be a good game.

Saints beat the Giants

This is going to be another good game. The most important thing here is the running game for the Giants. Eli’s health is questionable and the Saints run defense is stingy. The Saints defense in general is amazing. They are talented and are capable or running the 3-4 and the 4-3. So if the Giants want to win this game Bradshaw and Jacobs (who have 730 rushing yards combined) need to make their presence known. This game might be the NFC Championship game later down the line, it’s a shame someone has to lose this game because both of these teams are great.  I’m going with the Saints mainly because Eli might not be all too healthy and those of us in Houston knows what happens if David Carr has to play.

Pittsburgh wins over Cleveland

Cleveland beat the Bills last week and they should savor the memory because that might be their only win for a while. I feel for any Browns fans out there. Troy Polamalu and his hair commercials are back and Pittsburgh will return to the top of their division…or at least second. Pittsburgh wins this. By the way here’s a little stat: Derek Anderson won last week going 2-17…yikes.

Carolina over Tampa Bay

I tried somehow to justify picking Tampa Bay but I just can’t see them winning. These teams seem to evenly matched but I think Carolina’s defense has an edge over the struggling Tampa offense.

Washington over KC

Maybe I can persuade the commissioner that both of these teams should lose and the loser of the Giants and Saints game should get the win from this match up. Washington has a defense to stop the Chief’s. However don’t count out the fact that Washington will find a way to lose.

Philly beats Oakland

Anyone will tell you Oakland’s offense is horrible. And the Eagles will make it look even worse. Shane Lechler might be on the field more than JaMarcus Russell.

The Seahawks win against the Cardinals

Matt Hasselbeck is back and Seattle should put some points on the board. This one should be a shoot-out and I’m going with the Seahawks.

New England keeps the Titans winless

This game used to be a good match up now I don’t know if I even want to watch it. Although I am interested in Junior “Senior” Seau put the hurt on Kerry Collins. New England wants to win and is the better team while the Titans are lacking confidence and an edge. I might want to watch the game just to see the Titans going 0-6.

The Bills lose to the Jets

The Bills were horrible last week, just nasty. The Jets still are a good team and the Bills might go without a touchdown again. I think that T. O. will give a good post-game pouty rant. That’s my prediction.

Bears over Falcons

These Falcons are the real deal but the Bears are no laughing matter either. The Bears are better rested and the Falcons defense might give them more points that Matt Ryan and Co. can keep up with.

Broncos remain undefeated against Chargers on Monday night

This will be a great game but I’m thinking the Chargers defense will start to give up too many yards and the Broncos will have some sort of crazy catch off of a ref’s head or something that will put them over the top and Josh McDaniels will go cray-cray. As long as the Broncos stay away from those throw back jerseys, this team demands respect.

That’s it. Here’s to a better week than last!