2016 NFL Week 6 Predictions

Week 6 Predictions:

Chargers +4.5 over Broncos, 20-16

-I’m not buying the Broncos are for real. They can’t push the ball down the field. Chargers dice them to death in this game.

Lions -3 over Rams, 24-16

-I still trust the teams that can score over the teams that can’t. Free Goff!

Steelers -7.5 over Fins, 31-10

-...I’m sorry for the delay in the column as I raced to a website to complete some business between seeing this line and writing the commentary for it.

Pats -8.5 over Bengals, 34-24

-This end the Bengals’ season as real contenders? Feels early but it’d be difficult to come back from. Brady rolls again.

Ravens +3 over Giants, 17-16

-This is a lot of overreaction. I will take the points with the solid team. The Ravens just need to keep it solid and pound the ball.

Saints +2.5 over Panthers, 31-20

-Saints win this and suddenly a path to legitimacy emerges. Panthers might just be done. They can’t run the ball or stop the pass. That turns out to be a bad combination.

Ethnic Slurs +3.5 over Eagles, 26-23

-Yeah, I’m not watching this. Just taking some points.

Jags +2.5 over Bears, 24-20

-Neither team is very good, but the Bears are hurting and the Jags are coming off a bye. That’s enough, with the free couple of points.

49ers +9 over Bills, 14-16

-Do I have to pick this game? If pressed, that’s just a lot of points versus a Rex Ryan team.

Titans -7 over Browns, 20-6

-Titans are an absolutely boring, mediocre team that does very few things wrong. The Browns…well, I feel bad at this point. And can I try out for quarterback?

Raiders +1.5 over Chiefs, 31-23

-Man, the Raiders have to fix some things on defense. But they can absolutely score at will and in so many ways. The Chiefs are rested, but I still doubt their ability to racket up and score on this level.

Packers -3.5 over Cowboys, 26-18

-I’m going to go out on a limb and predict Dak’s first interception here. Rodgers continues to roll forward.

Falcons +6.5 over Seahawks, 27-23

-Seems strange to say since ATL just defeated both Super Bowl participants from last year, but THIS would make a statement this team is for real. They should at least cover this insulting line versus a team with a still shoddy offensive line.

Colts +3.5 over Texans, 20-22

-Ugh. How long can Brock go like this? It is just thoroughly mediocre to watch. Taking Luck with that extra half point to at least have this close.

Cards -7.5 over Jets, 27-13

-The dissolving process is starting for these Jets. Should Hackenberg play as of Week 9? Week 13? 

Record last week:

Straight Up: 9-4

By Spread: 7-6

Record this year:

Straight Up: 41-32

By Spread: 30-42

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 976-546
By Spread: 795-712