Thursday Window
Washington Commanders (1-4) @ Chicago Bears(2-3)
Prop: J.D. McKissic O(2.5) Receptions
Thursday Night Football, for the second week in a row, is shaping up to be a snoozer. No team is favored and the O/U is a repulsive 38, according to Draft Kings Sportsbook. The Commanders' run defense will tell the story of this game. They are going to be tested by Chicago’s run-first scheme. If Washington can force Justin Fields into obvious passing situations and control the LOS on 1st and 2nd down, they should be able to take care of business. That ultimately includes Carson Wentz taking care of the ball… Commanders win 24-17.
Sunday Window
Minnesota Vikings (4-1) @ Miami Dolphins (3-2)
The Vikings are currently favored at -3.5 while traveling to Miami with an Over/ Under of 45.5 points. If Teddy Bridgewater can suit up, the Dolphins have a legitimate chance in this matchup. With Minnesota's zone coverage scheme, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle should be able to get the ball in their hands quickly and turn any amount of space into positive yardage. The Minnesota defense will have to close gaps quickly and showcase consistency in the tackling realm. A dangerous game plan for some of the best YAC wideouts in the league. If Bridgewater goes, the Dolphins win 27-21. In Any other circumstance - the Vikings take the game.
New England Patriots (2-3)@ Cleveland Browns 2-3
Cleveland is favored at -3.0, and the O/U sitting at 43.5 points. If you love old school, run first football then this game is right up your alley. Both teams typically lean on their RB duo to be the engine of their offense. Dameon Harris is likely to miss multiple weeks after getting injured early in the first half of his week 5 matchup. The healthier of the RB duo gets the edge in this match-up. Sprinkle in some Amari Cooper and David Njoku and the Browns come out on top 31-20.
San Francisco 49ers (3-2)@ Atlanta Falcons (2-3)
Atlanta is a 5.5-point underdog at home as they host the 49ers. The Falcons are inferior to the 49ers in almost every way, Atlanta has a better kicker. That is it. Nick Bosa is a nightmare off the edge for opposing linemen. He is currently listed as questionable but has a chance of playing on Sunday. Look for the 49ers to be aggressive schematically and try and force mistakes while Atlanta has the ball. The 49ers are an elite team when their defense is performing in a proficient manner. The 49ers control the tempo and win convincingly 28-13.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers(3-2)@ Pittsburgh Steelers (1-4)
The Steelers host the Bucs and are 8-point underdogs at home. O/U comes in at 44 points. This is the second-largest spread differential among matchups this week. Kenny Pickett walks into another matchup where no matter what he does, it won't matter. After experiencing what it is like to play a game in Buffalo, he is then asked to keep up with a Brady lead offense. Anything he can do Brady can and will do better. We are hopeful to see strides and flashes of greatness from a rookie QB but the Buccaneers win and more than likely lead the entire game. The Bucs win 35-13.
Cincinnati Bengals (2-3)@ New Orleans Saints (2-3)
The Draftkings Sports Book Line marks the Bengals as -2.5 point road favorites with an O/U of 43 points. New Orleans has faced consistent injuries throughout their team, especially on the offensive side of the ball. With Chris Olave fielding what looks to be a nasty concussion it is unlikely he will play this week. Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry are also banged up. Whether it is Andy Dalton or Jameis Winston under-center, it is unlikely that the Saints are able to muster up enough firepower to win the game. The Saints want a close, low-scoring game so they can give themselves a chance to win. If the Bengals struggle with their run game/ pass protection this could happen. Feed Joe Mixon early and often, target the receiver opposite of Marshawn Latimore, and Cincinnati comes out on top, 27-21.
Baltimore Ravens (3-2)@ New York Football Giants (4-1)
The Giants are 4-1 on the year and are 5.5 point underdogs at home as they welcome the Ravens. The Ravens should be able to implement any game plan they want and be able to win the game based on pure talent. The Giants' WR core is so depleted that the Ravens' biggest weakness will more than likely not be exploited this week. Saquon Barkley will be the player of the week if the Giants win this game. However, this is unlikely as the Ravens will game plan against the run and more than likely have 8 players in the box on a consistent basis. Mark Andrews goes ballistic and we expect Lamar to add to his MVP campaign as the Ravens expose the New York Football Giants in their home stadium 31-17.
New York Jets (3-2)@ Green Bay Packers (4-1)
The Packers are favored by -7.0 points and the O/U is 44.5. The Jets are coming off their largest win while the Packers are coming off an embarrassing loss to the New York Football Giants overseas. Rodgers and the Packers get back in the W column this week but the Jet's emerging roster keeps it closer than one would likely anticipate. Excited to see how the rookies’ performances unfold on both teams. Packers win 24-20.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3)@ Indianapolis Colts (2-2-1)
The Colts host the Jags and are favored by 2 points. O/U comes in at 42 with snoozer potential. Jonathan Taylor will look to bounce back against a divisional opponent as he has not seen the end zone since week one. Expect Matt Ryan’s struggles to continue against a stout passing defense. Keep an eye on Alec Peirce, the second-round pick is on the verge of a break-out rookie campaign. Peirce could be the catalyst that finally ignites the Colts' offense. Not this week though, Jags win 24-13.
Arizona Cardinals (2-3)@ Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
An NFC west match-up with an O/U of 50 points! The Seahawks are underdogs in their own stadium, the Cardinals are favored by a field goal. This is the last week that DeAndre Hopkins will be out of the ARZ lineup. They miss him so much from a schematic perspective, very curious to see the on-field product that this WR room is capable of producing. With TE Zach Ertz playing well, the only weakness of this Cardinals team has been their run game. On the other side of the ball, Geno Smith is playing out of his mind. He is making throws at a pro bowl level and has Seattle in a better position than most would have imagined. Seattle wins at home-Cardinals play them close, 27-24.
Carolina Panthers (1-4) @ Los Angeles Rams (2-3)
The defending super bowl champs host the worst team in football, the Carolina Panthers. The Rams are favored by 10.5 points, the largest differential among week 6 matchups. P.J. Walker draws a tough matchup as he replaces an injured Baker Mayfield. Shield your eyes Carolina, Cooper Kupp is about to go Nuclear and 99 will be on the hunt. Not a lot to say here, Rams will outclass the Panthers on three sides of the ball. LA 30-20.
Buffalo Bills (4-1) @ Kansas City Chief (4-1)
FINALLY- Please inform me how this is a late window game. This should absolutely have a time slot all to itself, with the O/U at a massive 54.0 points the Chiefs are underdogs by 3 points as they host the Bills. We all saw what happened the last time these two teams matched up against each other, anything remotely close to that would be incredible. Although this is week 6, there are playoff implications at stake here. Assuming these teams remain at their current level of play, they will likely be the 1 and 2 seed in the AFC conference. The winner of this game will more than likely earn the 1st round bye at the conclusion of the regular season. While Mahomes will have the edge in the QB duel the Bills will prove that they are a better team. Bills win 38-35.
Philadelphia Eagles (5-0) @ Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
The most out-of-pocket rivalry in football. Birds are favored by 6 points as they happily welcome the Cowboys into town. Both teams are playing well, the Cowboys have improved over the 6-week stretch while the Eagles showed signs of vulnerability in week 5 at Arizona. If Rayne Prescott was under center this might be a different story. Dak has shown stretches of dominance against Philly for multiple years. While Cooper Rush is playing good football, Dallas’ defense is their motor. Poor Copper Rush has no idea what is waiting for him. Birds get the win from standout performances from off-season acquisitions. Eagles by 100.
Monday Window
Denver Broncos (2-3)@Los Angeles Chargers (3-2)
The Chargers are 5-point favorites at home as the Broncos waltz into SoFi Stadium. The O/U is 45.5 and the Broncos may only contribute 3 points. Russell Wilson continues to struggle through injury and brings the team along with him. A big division match-up that might be the beginning of the end of the Broncos season. Points are hard to come by this season, the team has only scored 20+ in one game this year. Once this team lost Javonte Williams they lost their spark. Broncos DBs keep the WR room in check while Gerald Everett and Austin Ekler go crazy as the Chargers control the game. Week 6 wraps up with another dreadful DEN primetime performance. LA wins 28-17.
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