2015 Week 6 NFL Picks

BROWNS (+4.5) over Broncos

            Cleveland’s defense is good enough to keep this a low scoring affair.

Bengals (-3) over BILLS

            In E.J. Manuel we do not trust.

VIKINGS (-4) over Chiefs

            This is a pivotal game if Minnesota intends to secure a wildcard spot in the NFC.

JAGUARS (-2) over Texans

            No J.J. Watt spells trouble against the surprisingly spunky Jaguars passing attack.

LIONS (-3.5) over Bears

            It’s hard to back Detroit after their stink bomb they laid last Sunday, but one needs to remember that was only six days after they should’ve had first and goal on the one-yard line at Seattle.

Washington (+7) over JETS

            This pick is based solely on our belief that the NFC is the superior conference.

Cardinals (-4.5) over STEELERS

            The funkiest game on the Week 6 slate.

Dolphins (+2) over TITANS

            We like the upgrade from Joe Philbin to literally any other human being on planet Earth.

Panthers (+7) over SEAHAWKS

            Both clubs may have trouble combining to score seven points.

PACKERS (-10.5) over Chargers

            Scoring won’t be an issue here, but we like Green Bay in a rout after San Diego gave a win away against a washed up Michael Vick.

Ravens (-2) over 49ERS

            I honestly have no idea how to pick this game. Normally we say take the points, but our picks have been so awful the past couple of weeks we’re veering the other way.

Patriots (-10) over COLTS

            REVENGE!

EAGLES (-4.5) over Giants

            Another case of us veering against our default choice of taking the points.

 

Week 5 = 7-6-1

Thursday =0-1

Season = 36-39-3

Spread Picks By Team

Packers = 5-0

Vikings = 4-0

Patriots = 3-0-1

Lions = 4-1

Titans = 3-1

Seahawks = 3-1-1

Washington = 3-2

Rams = 3-2

49ers = 3-2

Chiefs = 3-2

Colts = 3-2

Jaguars = 3-2

Broncos = 3-2

Falcons = 3-3

Texans = 2-2

Browns = 2-3

Eagles = 2-3

Giants = 2-3

Bears = 2-3

Chargers = 2-3

Bills = 2-3

Cowboys = 2-3

Steelers = 1-2-2

Bengals = 1-3-1

Dolphins = 1-3

Jets = 1-3

Raiders = 1-4

Buccaneers = 1-4

Cardinals = 1-4

Ravens = 0-4-1

Panthers = 0-4

Saints = 0-6

Week 6 NFL Picks

            I was busy working this weekend, so we’re just barely getting these picks up. That’s not a bad thing, as this limits the possibility that anyone on Earth would actually wager actual money on these selections.

Broncos (-9.5) over JETS

BROWNS (-1) over Steelers

Jaguars (+4.5) over TITANS

Packers (-3) over DOLPHINS

Lions (+1.5) over VIKINGS

BENGALS (-6.5) over Panthers

BILLS (+3) over Patriots

Ravens (-3.5) over BUCCANEERS

Chargers (-7.5) over RAIDERS

FALCONS (-3) over Bears

SEAHAWKS (-8.5) over Cowboys

CARDINALS (-3.5) over Redskins

EAGLES (-2.5) over Giants

49ers (-3.5) over RAMS

           

Week 3 = 8-7

Thursday = 1-0

Season = 36-47

Week 6 NFL Picks

Week 6 Bye Week Teams – Broncos, Titans, Chiefs, Cardinals, Chargers, Seahawks

PACKERS (-14) over Rams

            Aaron Rodgers isn’t a quarterback the Rams wanted to see the week after their bye.

Packers 37, St. Louis 17

Confidence Score = 13

STEELERS (-12.5) over Jaguars

            Even if the defense is older and slower than years past, Blaine Gabbert will not have a good time in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh 31, Jacksonville 3

Confidence Score = 14

Eagles (-2) over REDSKINS

            I promise that if Washington wins this game, I will acknowledge that the Redskins are good and the Eagles are bad.

Philadelphia 24, Washington 20

Confidence Score = 11

49ers (+4.5) over LIONS

            Two interesting gambling theories are combining here. Do you knock the 49ers for traveling across the country for a 1pm eastern time zone game, or bank on a letdown for Detroit following an emotional win over a division rival? Expect Detroit to win, but the 49ers to keep it close.

Detroit 21, San Francisco 17

Confidence Score = 6

FALCONS (-4) over Panthers

            Still patiently waiting for a Cam Newton stinker.

Atlanta 30, Carolina 21

Confidence Score = 12

Colts (+7) over BENGALS

            I like the Bengals to win, but the Colts defense to keep it close.

Cincinnati 17, Indianapolis 13
Confidence Score = 8

GIANTS (-3) over Bills

            Can the Bills knock off two NFC East teams in a row? I would like their chances if New York didn’t give away a game against Seattle last week. Expect to see a motivated Giants team.

New York 34, Buffalo 24

Confidence Score = 10

RAVENS (-8) over Texans

            If Houston couldn’t beat Oakland at home without Andre Johnson, what are they going to do in Baltimore without their star receiver?

Baltimore 34, Houston 10

Confidence Score = 15

Browns (+7) over RAIDERS

            I’ve stared at this line for 20 minutes. When all else fails, take the points.

Oakland 14, Cleveland 10
Confidence Score = 4

PATRIOTS (-6.5) over Cowboys

            This game has the feel of the Cowboys and Patriots putting on a show, but Romo killing Dallas with a late backbreaking interception.

New England 42, Dallas 34

Confidence Score = 7

Saints (-4.5) over BUCCANEERS

            Tricky game. Tampa got their doors blown off in San Francisco last week, but should rise to the occasion for a division opponent. However, I like New Orleans to take Tampa’s best shot and win by 10.

New Orleans 27, Tampa Bay 17

Confidence Score = 5

BEARS (-3) over Vikings

            It’s a shame we aren’t in the flex scheduling portion of the schedule. This is the worst Sunday night game of the year.
 
Chicago 17, Minnesota 10
Confidence Score = 9

JETS (-7) over Dolphins

            New York has looked awful the past three weeks, but Miami is the perfect team to get back on track. Expect a beat down in the Meadowlands.

New York 24, Miami 7

Confidence Score = 16
 

Last Week Record = 7-6

LW TOP-5 Record = 2-3
Season Record = 41-32-4
S Top-5 Record = 13-10-2