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Week 5 put up some high scoring games including a Patriots schooling. Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe was highly efficient in his first career start, leading New England to a 29-0 Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions. On to week 6.
We’re already reached the one-third point of the NFL season, and Week 6 brings two matchups that will be among the most-viewed games this season.
Buffalo travels to Kansas City in a rematch of last year’s 42-36 AFC divisional playoff game that is on the short list of greatest playoff games ever.
Philadelphia is the last remaining unbeaten team, and Dallas is coming to town. That classic NFC East rivalry always does well in prime time, and the Cowboys have quarterback intrigue with Cooper Rush and possibly Dak Prescott. Jalen Hurts also is very much in the MVP discussion at this point in the season.
Sunday’s Picks:
Falcons vs 49ers
Pick: 49ers -5.5 @10/11
The Falcons are an improving team, and their five games have been decided by a total of 18 points. The 49ers are coming off back-to-back wins, and Jimmy Garoppolo has completed a modest 59.6% of his passes the last two weeks with three TDs and no interceptions. This is a bit of a trap game for the 49ers with the Chiefs looming in Week 7, but they fight through it in another close game.
Browns vs Patriots
Browns -3 @10/11
New England beat Cleveland 45-7 in the teams’ last meeting on Nov. 14, 2021, and they did it with Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson. Will Jones be back from an ankle injury, or will the Bailey Zappe experience continue? Former Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett will give Cleveland a chance to win against an average New England run defense (128.8 ypg.). The Browns have lost three games by a combined total of six points. Can they finish one at home?
Packers vs Jets
Packer ML @1/3
The Packers better not mess around in this one against a Jets’ team that is gaining confidence around coach Robert Saleh. The running game is picking up, and the Jets have forced six turnovers the last two weeks. Green Bay’s offense is hit-or-miss with Aaron Rodgers right now, and they have to get Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon more involved in the offense. The Packers are 20-10 ATS at home under Matt LaFleur, including a 1-1 ATS record this season.
Dolphins vs Vikings
Dolphins ML @11/8
It’s tough to make a pick not knowing who the Dolphins quarterback will be. If it’s Teddy Bridgewater, who was put in the concussion protocol Sunday, then we like their chances. The Vikings have played one true road game this season, and it was a disaster. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle get back on track, and the Dolphins avoid a three-game skid.
Steelers vs Buccaneers
Buccaneers ML @1/4
The Steelers hit rock bottom with a 38-3 loss to Buffalo, and it won’t get better with Tom Brady coming to town. Brady is 12-3 against Pittsburgh (including playoffs), and he is coming off back-to-back 300-yard games on 52 pass attempts the last two week. Kenny Pickett also had a 300-yard game on 52 pass attempts, but that was in catch-up mode. This will be more of the same.
Chiefs vs Bills
Bills -2 @5/6
It’s a fantastic matchup, and most of that centres on Allen and Mahomes. It’s a battle of two 30-points-per-game offenses, and there is a good chance it comes down to the last possession. The Chiefs are 3-3 ATS and S/U as a home underdog under Andy Reid. It doesn’t happen often. We’ll stick with the home team in an AFC championship game preview.
Eagles vs Cowboys
Over 42.5 Match Points @5/6
Dallas has two major injury questions starting with Prescott (thumb). Will he return in place of Rush, who hasn’t lost as the starter? Micah Parsons also is dealing with a groin injury but should be able to play. Both teams get after the quarterback. Dallas has 20 sacks, but Philadelphia isn’t that far behind with 17. Hurts makes the game-changing plays in the second half, and the Eagles end Dallas’ winning streak at four games.
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