Both the Jets and Giants struggled to earn victories in Week 6, but the only thing that matters is that they won. The Eagles are 4-2, tied with the Giants for first in the NFC East, and with Kevin Kolb now playing well the quarterback controversy should be back in full swing in Philadelphia once Michael Vick is healthy enough to play. In Minnesota, the Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys, who are now 1-4 and all but eliminated from playoff contention. Most importantly, however, after a 6-8 week 5, I turned in an acceptable 9-5 for week 6 to bring the season record to 52-38.
Overrated and Underrated
After 6 weeks I think it's become apparent who the overrated and underrated teams in the NFL are. The San Diego Chargers, 2-4, were favored to win the AFC West, and while they still may, they have given little indication that they're as good as they have been the past few years. So, while it is in their DNA to make a late rally after a slow start, the Chargers seem to be a team that is overrated. I mentioned them at the top, but the Dallas Cowboys also have to be considered overrated. They were a pick by many to win the NFC East and potentially represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, but at 1-4 and their season pretty much over, America's Team is overrated and done. Another easy overrated is the San Francisco 49ers, who at 1-4, are clearly not as good as everyone thought they would be. The 49ers were the popular pick to unseat the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West, but they're 2.5 games out of first and even if they win next week they'll still be 2.5 out because the two teams tied for first in the West, Arizona and Seattle, are playing each other. One final overrated, the Cincinnati Bengals. I know this team plays in a very tough division, the AFC North, but they swept the division last year on their way to the division championship and thus far have done little to sustain last year's success. They added Terrell Owens to complement Chad Ochocinco at WR, yet they've yet to light up the scoreboard.
As far as teams that are underrated go, and it is still early, mind you, the Kansas City Chiefs have played very tough and at 3-2 they've nearly matched last season's win total (4). The gurus from New England, GM Scott Pioli, head coach Todd Haley, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, and players like Mike Vrabel and Matt Cassel have this team going in the right direction. The Tampa Bay Bucs, also 3-2, have matched last season's win total and are currently in the hunt for a possible Wild Card berth. In the NFC Central it seemed the preseason picks were either Minnesota or Green Bay, but at 4-2 it's the Chicago Bears sitting atop the division. The Redskins, who play Chicago this week, are 3-3 and were also undervalued going into the year, but Donovan McNabb and Mike Shanahan are giving fans in DC hope. My final underrated team is the Arizona Cardinals. After losing QB Kurt Warner and WR Anquan Boldin, they were supposed to have a down year; however, they are currently tied with the Seahawks at 3-2 atop the NFC West and will square off with the Seahawks on Sunday for 1st place.
Finally, about those Seahawks. I have no clue about this team. They're 3-2 for the year, but I am 0-5 in picking their games.
Showing posts with label Week 6. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Week 6. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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Week 6 Picks
Last week I went 6-8 for my worst week of the year thus far and I stand at 43-33 for the year. So, without further ado, the picks in week 6 in the league...where they play.........for pay...
Miami Dolphins (2-2) @ Green Bay Packers (3-2) - Neither team is playing well coming into this one, and Green Bay has been beset by the injury bug, including their most important players on offense and defense. Pick: MIAMI
San Diego Chargers (2-3) @ St. Louis Rams (2-3) - The Chargers are 0-3 on the road and they turn the ball over regularly; however, they still move the ball effectively on offense. The Rams are coming off a blow out loss in Detroit and two of their leading receivers are out. Pick: SAN DIEGO
Baltimore Ravens (4-1) @ New England Patriots (3-1) - Since we last saw the Patriots they traded WR Randy Moss to the Vikings and reacquired WR Deion Branch from Seattle. Ray Rice and the Ravens ran all over the Patriots in last year's playoffs so you'd have to figure the Pats would be motivated. The Patriots may be motivated, but Ray Lewis and the Ravens defense will be too. Pick: BALTIMORE
Cleveland Browns (1-4) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) - The Steelers will have QB Ben Roethlisberger back under center and the Browns will look to rookie QB Colt McCoy, who will be making his first career start. McCoy will be going against one of the best defenses in the NFL, which does not bode well for the rookie. Pick: PITTSBURGH
Kansas City Chiefs (3-1) @ Houston Texans (3-2) - After hot starts by both teams, they were both cut down by the Mannings last week. The Chiefs defense held Peyton Manning and the Colts to 19 points, but they could only manage 3 field goals; meanwhile, the Texans let Eli Manning and the Giants score at will and lost 34-10. The Chiefs will look to play a close to the vest, low scoring game and the Texans will not be afraid to get into a shootout. Pick: HOUSTON
Detroit Lions (1-4) @ New York Giants (3-2) - The Lions finally got a victory last week, blowing out the Rams at home. The Giants seem to have corrected their mistakes of the first few weeks and the defense seems to be flying under defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, but, more importantly, the ridiculous calls for Tom Coughlin's job can stop. Pick: NEW YORK GIANTS
Atlanta Falcons (4-1) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) - The big issue in this one is whether the Eagles will have Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb at quarterback. The Eagles have confidence in both, but have looked better with Vick. There's no controversy in Atlanta, Matt Ryan has established himself as a quality NFL quarterback. The Atlanta defense forces turnovers and has only allowed 6 fourth quarter points. Pick: ATLANTA
Seattle Seahawks (2-2) @ Chicago Bears (4-1) - Jay Cutler returns to quarterback the Bears after suffering a concussion 2 weeks ago in New York against the Giants. The Seahawks acquired RB Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo, but that won't matter much against one of the NFL's better defenses. Pick: CHICAGO
New Orleans Saints (3-2) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) - The Saints have yet to hit their stride this season and last week were tripped up in Arizona by the Cardinals; meanwhile, the Bucs have surprised many, already matching their win total from last year. This game seems similar to last week's Chiefs-Colts game and is an opportunity for the Bucs to make a statement that they are for real. Pick: NEW ORLEANS
New York Jets (4-1) @ Denver Broncos (2-3) - The Jets travel to the mile high city to face the Broncos and one of the best aerial attacks in the NFL. However, the Jets might not have the services of CB Darrelle Revis, one of last year's best shutdown corners, who has not been nearly as good this year. Pick: NEW YORK JETS
Oakland Raiders (2-3) @ San Francisco 49ers (0-5) - This is not one of those games that you get NFL Sunday Ticket for. The Raiders used their special teams to upset the Chargers last week and the 49ers failed in an attempt at a comeback victory over Philadelphia. Pick: OAKLAND
Dallas Cowboys (1-3) @ Minnesota Vikings (1-3) - Both of these teams were expected by many to be Super Bowl contenders and this week's game was to be a prelude to a possible NFC Championship game. Instead, this game turns into what amounts to a playoff game for both teams. The loser goes to 1-4 and would most likely be out of the playoff picture, while the winner would still hold on to playoff hopes at 2-3. The addition of Randy Moss should be the difference in this one as the Cowboys will have nobody who can cover him. Pick: MINNESOTA
Indianapolis Colts (3-2) @ Washington Redskins (3-2) - Like the Saints, Super Bowl XLIV's other combatant, the Colts have struggled through the season's first 5 weeks. The Colts still have one of the best offenses and the Redskins have one of the league's worst defenses. Pick: INDIANAPOLIS
Monday Night Football
Tennessee Titans (3-2) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) - Tennessee has one of the best defenses in the league and they have RB Chris Johnson. Pick: Tennessee and 45 points
Miami Dolphins (2-2) @ Green Bay Packers (3-2) - Neither team is playing well coming into this one, and Green Bay has been beset by the injury bug, including their most important players on offense and defense. Pick: MIAMI
San Diego Chargers (2-3) @ St. Louis Rams (2-3) - The Chargers are 0-3 on the road and they turn the ball over regularly; however, they still move the ball effectively on offense. The Rams are coming off a blow out loss in Detroit and two of their leading receivers are out. Pick: SAN DIEGO
Baltimore Ravens (4-1) @ New England Patriots (3-1) - Since we last saw the Patriots they traded WR Randy Moss to the Vikings and reacquired WR Deion Branch from Seattle. Ray Rice and the Ravens ran all over the Patriots in last year's playoffs so you'd have to figure the Pats would be motivated. The Patriots may be motivated, but Ray Lewis and the Ravens defense will be too. Pick: BALTIMORE
Cleveland Browns (1-4) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) - The Steelers will have QB Ben Roethlisberger back under center and the Browns will look to rookie QB Colt McCoy, who will be making his first career start. McCoy will be going against one of the best defenses in the NFL, which does not bode well for the rookie. Pick: PITTSBURGH
Kansas City Chiefs (3-1) @ Houston Texans (3-2) - After hot starts by both teams, they were both cut down by the Mannings last week. The Chiefs defense held Peyton Manning and the Colts to 19 points, but they could only manage 3 field goals; meanwhile, the Texans let Eli Manning and the Giants score at will and lost 34-10. The Chiefs will look to play a close to the vest, low scoring game and the Texans will not be afraid to get into a shootout. Pick: HOUSTON
Detroit Lions (1-4) @ New York Giants (3-2) - The Lions finally got a victory last week, blowing out the Rams at home. The Giants seem to have corrected their mistakes of the first few weeks and the defense seems to be flying under defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, but, more importantly, the ridiculous calls for Tom Coughlin's job can stop. Pick: NEW YORK GIANTS
Atlanta Falcons (4-1) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) - The big issue in this one is whether the Eagles will have Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb at quarterback. The Eagles have confidence in both, but have looked better with Vick. There's no controversy in Atlanta, Matt Ryan has established himself as a quality NFL quarterback. The Atlanta defense forces turnovers and has only allowed 6 fourth quarter points. Pick: ATLANTA
Seattle Seahawks (2-2) @ Chicago Bears (4-1) - Jay Cutler returns to quarterback the Bears after suffering a concussion 2 weeks ago in New York against the Giants. The Seahawks acquired RB Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo, but that won't matter much against one of the NFL's better defenses. Pick: CHICAGO
New Orleans Saints (3-2) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) - The Saints have yet to hit their stride this season and last week were tripped up in Arizona by the Cardinals; meanwhile, the Bucs have surprised many, already matching their win total from last year. This game seems similar to last week's Chiefs-Colts game and is an opportunity for the Bucs to make a statement that they are for real. Pick: NEW ORLEANS
New York Jets (4-1) @ Denver Broncos (2-3) - The Jets travel to the mile high city to face the Broncos and one of the best aerial attacks in the NFL. However, the Jets might not have the services of CB Darrelle Revis, one of last year's best shutdown corners, who has not been nearly as good this year. Pick: NEW YORK JETS
Oakland Raiders (2-3) @ San Francisco 49ers (0-5) - This is not one of those games that you get NFL Sunday Ticket for. The Raiders used their special teams to upset the Chargers last week and the 49ers failed in an attempt at a comeback victory over Philadelphia. Pick: OAKLAND
Dallas Cowboys (1-3) @ Minnesota Vikings (1-3) - Both of these teams were expected by many to be Super Bowl contenders and this week's game was to be a prelude to a possible NFC Championship game. Instead, this game turns into what amounts to a playoff game for both teams. The loser goes to 1-4 and would most likely be out of the playoff picture, while the winner would still hold on to playoff hopes at 2-3. The addition of Randy Moss should be the difference in this one as the Cowboys will have nobody who can cover him. Pick: MINNESOTA
Indianapolis Colts (3-2) @ Washington Redskins (3-2) - Like the Saints, Super Bowl XLIV's other combatant, the Colts have struggled through the season's first 5 weeks. The Colts still have one of the best offenses and the Redskins have one of the league's worst defenses. Pick: INDIANAPOLIS
Monday Night Football
Tennessee Titans (3-2) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) - Tennessee has one of the best defenses in the league and they have RB Chris Johnson. Pick: Tennessee and 45 points
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