NFL Picks for Week 6

Week 6 is upon us football fans and what a slate of games the league presents us on October 18 and 19. Some of the headlines heading into this weeks action includes Donal Driver, Green Bay WR, is only one reception away from setting the All-Time record for receptions as a Packer. He is tied for the moment with Sterling Sharpe at 595 and plays at Lambeau against the Detroit Lions. Other headlines Eli takes his 5-0 Giants in the Superdome to face the 4-0 New Orleans Saints in what should be a great game. Another marquee games this week include Chicago at Atlanta and Denver at San Diego.

Detroit (1-4) at Green Bay (2-2)
QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson are still uncertain for Sunday's tilt in Lambeau for the Lions. Should interesting to see how that changes the Lions offensive strategy if neither of the two play this week. On the other side of the ball, the Green and Gold welcome back OT and Wisconsin native, Mark Tauscher back to the team. Coming off of a serious knee injury last season Tauscher signed earlier this week and has been limited in practice. I like the addition of Tauscher and think that it will sure up some depth and protection problems for Rodgers and save his behind a little better. I like the Packers to attack through the air early and often. Look for Jennings and Driver to get some deep balls from A-Rod, if he gets time, to air it out. Driver gets the record and the Pack gets the win, 34-17.

Houston (2-3) at Cincinnati (4-1)
Cincinnati coming back home after taking four straight games including a win against all three divisional opponents in the process. The defense and emergence of Cedric Benson has carried the team thus far this season. Houston has the talent but has yet to put together a full stretch of putting it all together and winning games. They come in 2-3, but that's already 3 full games behind the Colts in the loss column. I like Ochocinco and Benson to each have big games against a shaky Texans defense. Bengals avoid a let down at home, 24-16 winners.

Baltimore (3-2) at Minnesota (5-0)
The Ravens have played well this year and yet come to Minnesota on a two game losing streak. Brett Favre complimented and said how much he admired Ray Lewis' heart and desire to play football with the passion he shows each and every Sunday. This may back fire as Ray Lewis fears the wheels going in the wrong direction and needing a win to keep pace with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The Vikes have yet to really be challenged this year will have a tough one at home and they will have to duplicate the Bengals success on the ground that they had last week. I like the Ravens to knock off the unbeaten Vikings by a final score of 24-20.

New York Giants (5-0) at New Orleans (4-0)
Eli Manning leads his undefeated Giants into the house that his father Archie helped build. The Giants have had multiple key injuries to begin the young season, but have yet to be phased. The tough, hard nosed defense and running game that has the Giants locked in so far this season. The Saints have been one of the surprising teams in the league because of their defense. Lead by Darren Sharper and his 5 picks has improved the defense and has the Saints where they are at 4-0. I like the Saints at home with a improved running game as well. The Giants have been vulnerable against the run at times this season and have yet to be challenged with a dependable opposing QB like Drew Brees. Saints win the Game of the Week, 27-24.

Cleveland (1-4) at Pittsburgh (3-2)
The Browns benched Brady Quinn, trade away Braylon Edwards, and win 6-3 in Buffalo. What a bizarre week for Cleveland fans. Quinn now has his house up for sale for unknown reasons and the Browns travel to Pittsburgh. Big Ben and the emergence of Rashard Mendenhall has sparked a shaky start for the Steelers and have them back to a game behind the Bengals. Look for more of the same as of late. Mendenhall to pound the ball and Big Ben to close the Browns in the second half. Steelers big winners 31-12.

Carolina (1-4) at Tampa Bay (0-5)
Carolina getting their first win last week should have no problems this week against the Bucs. It is a road game, but let's be honest on a few things. First off, this is a much better team than their record shows, and secondly the Bucs are a lot worse than their record shows. I like the Panthers to win again, 27-13.

Kansas City (0-5) at Washington (2-3)
Rumors circulating daily it seems in the Nation's Capitol on whether or not Tim Zorn will or will not be fired. This may be the game that essentially does put Zorn out of work. If the 'Skins fail to win at home, and impressively win at home to a terrible 0-5 Chiefs team. Matt Cassell has yet to put a great game together for the amount of money the team is paying him has an opportunity to do so this week. This may be an upset pick for some and I will be on that some, KC winner on the road, 16-13.

St. Louis (0-5) at Jacksonville (2-3)
Probably the only thing to focus on this game is Tory Holt faces off against his former team for the first time. Holt spent over a decade in St. Louis and had many great years there before signing with the Jags this off season. I like Holt's new team, to defeat his former team by a comfortable margin. Jones-Drew should have another big game, 20-10 Jags.

Arizona (2-2) at Seattle (2-3)
Both teams coming off of home victories against the Texans and Jaguars, respectively. Seattle has their starting QB back and looked dominate last week at home. The Cardinals behind Warner, Boldin, and Fitzgerald will try and dublicate their success from last week and leave Seattle with a win. I like Zona behind the big 3, 30-24 win.

Philadelphia (3-1) at Oakland (1-4)
McNabb played extremely well last week and the Raiders, well what else do I have to say. The Raiders could fall out of a boat right now and not hit water. They do not look to improve for the remainder of the season. I like the Eagles by many in this one, 38-12.

Tennessee (0-5) at New England (3-2)
Coming into the year, this looked like one of the games to mark on your calenders. However, neither team has shown much success this season. The Titans would like to forget this season and push the restart button, and the Pats would like to rewind the season and off season and kept Matt Cassell. Brady looks like he needs some time off to start the year as he cannot be completely healed yet. He does not look comfortable or in sync with his receivers at all. That being said, I like Tom to get in sync and deliver a win at home, 28-17.

Buffalo (1-4) at New York Jets (3-2)
The Bills should probably trade TO before the deadline, seeing how the experiment has not been successful. Not a good start to the season and does not get any easier for the Bills. The Jets lost a tough divisional game on Monday Night, and it was the defense that lost the game for the Jets. Sanchez passed the ball all around the field against the Dolphins secondary and even got Edwards involved quite a bit, including some deep balls. Jets steam roll the Bills at home, 27-14.

Chicago (3-1) at Atlanta (3-1)
Two of the more popular young QBs in the NFL square off on Sunday Night Football this week in Atlanta. Should be a fun game to watch as both defenses are decent, but the QBs will look to chuck the pigskin all over the field. Cutler has thrown for a pair of TDs in the last two games, and Matt Ryan and Roddy White hooked up for over 200 yards last week and a pair of TDs themselves. This should be close throughout and I'll stick with the home team, 27-21 Falcons win.

Denver (5-0) at San Diego (2-2)
Monday Night Football, Phillip Rivers lifetime is 4-0, completing over 70% of his pass attempts, for just under 800 yards, 6 TDs to only 2 INTs, and a 106.9 passer rating. WOW!!! Thanks to ESPN's Adam Schefter for those numbers, and Kyle Orton is also 26-12 as a starter in the NFL. This could be one of the more underrated QB match ups of the week. Orton has looked very good this season, as well as Rivers. This may turn into a shootout on Monday Night. I like San Diego to finally get something going on defense in the end to prevent Denver from extending their lead and record to 6-0. Chargers at home, 30-27.