NFL Picks Week 6: Patriot Games

The New Orleans Saints stay in the Dome to face the New England Patriots at home this week. The Saints are coming off their first win of the season, while New England is coming off their biggest win of the season, beating a Buffalo team that the Saints took into late in the game two weeks ago. The Saints now know the taste of victory this season, and will have to play another great game to get another this week.

Now let’s take a look at this and all of the matchups in Week 6.

Last week I went 7-7

I told you so: Saints over Giants!

What do I know: Ravens over Texans?

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WEEK 6

Thursday, October 9th – Thursday Night Football

Eagles(4-1) at Giants(1-4)

Philly will rebound from a crushing home loss to Denver last week, by having one of their best efforts of the season, against arguably the worst team in the NFC. Philadelphia wins 24-10.

Pick: Eagles

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Sunday, October 12th – Very Early Game

Broncos(3-2) at* Jets(0-5) – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, England

Denver stared down a “prove it” game in Philly last week and didn’t blink. Now the face a Jets team that may very well be the worst in the NFL, and the Broncos could beat them in London, Denver, New Jersey, or anywhere without batting an eye. Denver wins 31-9.

Pick: Broncos

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Sunday, October 12th – Early Games

Rams(3-2) at Ravens(1-4)

Baltimore may be having the most disappointing season in the NFL so far, while the Rams have looked spotty since their loss in Philly. These teams should be better than they have shown, and the Rams will show more in a close one here. Los Angeles wins 28-26.

Pick: Rams

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Cowboys(2-2-1) at Panthers(2-3)

Following a softball opponent in the Jets, Dallas now gets a slightly smaller softball in Carolina. Dallas wins 31-12.

Pick: Cowboys

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Cardinals(2-3) at Colts(4-1)

Shane Steichen’s offense may just be the best in the NFL, and they’ll prove it again here against Jonathan Gannon’s defense. Indianapolis wins 35-16.

Pick: Colts

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Seahawks(3-2) at Jaguars(4-1)

Jacksonville is soaring, following their massive win on Monday Night, and they will carry that over hare against a very good Seattle team. This will be a close one. Jacksonville wins 28-23.

Pick: Jaguars

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Chargers(3-2) at Dolphins(1-4)

The Chargers have fallen off a cliff since their 3-0 start, but now they get exactly what they need, facing arguably the worst team in the NFL not named the Jets. Los Angeles wins 29-19.

Pick: Chargers

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Browns(1-4) at Steelers(3-1)

Pittsburgh has been looking much better than expected, and that will continue against their AFC North rivals. Pittsburgh wins 23-19.

Pick: Steelers

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Patriots(3-2) at Saints(1-4)

Despite a shaky start, the Saints looked at their best last week in a win over the Giants. Jaxson Dart was forced into more than his share of turnovers, making for a tough day...