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Cleveland (4-1) at Pittsburgh (4-0).
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Steelers, -3.5.
I believed an apocalypse would damage civilization before we d ever see the Browns begin a season 4-1, and as it turns out, I think I was half best, due to the fact that a pandemic is absolutely on the list of insane things that could ultimately result in an armageddon.
The Browns are off to 4-1 start for the very first time because 1994, which is notable, because thats likewise the last time they won a playoff video game. Ive really been very impressed by the Browns this year. Well, the majority of them. Through five weeks, Im still not completely sold on Baker Mayfield. The Browns quarterback faced his most difficult obstacle of the year on Sunday versus the Colts defense and lets simply say, he didnt look impressive. I suggest, after seeing that video game, Im rather convinced he might not even be the very best quarterback on the team..
Before the schedule change, the Chiefs were going to have to play on Sunday in Week 5, then fly to Buffalo on simply 3 complete days of rest for a Thursday video game. Instead, the Chiefs will now be getting SEVEN complete days of rest, which means theyre going to have a complete week to lick the wounds they sustained in Sundays loss to the Raiders.
Is it fair that the Chiefs are getting additional rest? I have no idea whats fair in these corona times, however I do know that I d much rather remain in Kansas Citys scenario. If you offer Andy Reid a few additional days to cook something up offensively, he nearly always takes benefit of it. Not only is the Chiefs coach nearly unsurpassable off a bye, but he likewise has a quite solid record on “Monday Night Football.” Because being hired by the Chiefs in 2013, Reid is 6-0 vs. AFC groups on Monday night, consisting of 4-0 with Patrick Mahomes..
The whole population of Buffalo might concurrently smash themselves through a folding table if the Bills manage the upset on Monday night and as much as I wish to see that take place, Im taking the Chiefs..
The pick: Chiefs 30-27 over Bills.
Lock of the Week.
N.Y. Jets (0-5) at Miami (2-3).
4:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Dolphins, -8.
If youre wondering why these two teams are playing today, heres the answer: This video game was initially supposed to be played in Week 9, however it has actually now been transferred to Week 6 as part of the NFLs effort to make the 2020 schedule as complicated as possible..
As soon as I saw that this game had been moved, I instantly asked myself one question, “Who is the NFL coach I trust the least in a circumstance that includes them being forced to game-plan for a group that they werent anticipating to deal with?” And not surprisingly, the answer to that question is Adam Gase. The Jets can barely put together a practical tactical plan during a normal week, so I have zero faith that theyre going to have the ability to prepare for a challenger that they didnt understand they were going to be playing today..
The Jets are 0-5, they havent looked good all season and Im 90% sure their whole fan base has leapt ship. I indicate, even this pet dog has quit on the Jets season. Dogs are the happiest animals worldwide and look what the Jets have done to this poor guy..
Likewise, Im not exactly sure I discussed it, however the Browns have actually never beaten Mike Tomlins Steelers in Pittsburgh (0-13). For the Browns, Im a huge believer in the law of averages and that law says they have to win a game in Pittsburgh at some point. Nevertheless, Im likewise a big believer in Murphys Law, which states that everything that can fail, will go incorrect, which kind of amounts up every video game Cleveland has actually ever dipped into Heinz Field..
Im going to split the difference here and say that some things do really go right for Cleveland in this video game, but not sufficient to win..
The choice: Steelers 27-24 over Browns.
Green Bay (4-0) at Tampa Bay (3-2).
4:25 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Packers, -1.5 points.
Aaron Rodgers has remained in the NFL given that 2005 and in some way, this game will mark just the third time ever that hes gone head-to-head on the field against Tom Brady. Even Brady knows how many times these two guys have actually faced each other..
Mayfield now needs to go into the House of Horrors called Pittsburgh to deal with a Steelers defense that may be even much better than Indys. Also, hes going to need to face the Steelers without his beginning best guard, Wyatt Teller, whos likely going to miss this weeks game with an injury. With Teller out, the Browns will be rolling with somebody (Chris Hubbard) whos never ever started a game at best guard before. That may be fine if youre facing the Jets, however thats not so fantastic if youre dealing with the Steelers..
Guys, Ill be sincere, after all the modifications the NFL made to the regular season schedule over the weekend, I do not even truly know whos playing this week. Ive currently lost track. The NFL sent a 1,000-word press release that explained all the changes, but I stopped reading it about 200 words in, which probably describes why I have no concept whats going on..
To make the schedule modification work, its like the NFL took some darts, but rather of tossing them at a dartboard, they tossed them at a Magic Eight Ball that was sitting on top of a Jenga tower..
NFL: “Magic Eight Ball, should we throw competitive balance out the window and make a bunch of schedule modifications that will unnecessarily impact multiple groups?” Magic Eight Ball: “As I see it, yes.”.
I think what Im stating here is that the NFL made whatever method more complicated than it required to be and its most likely all going to come crashing down soon, however you know what, Im going to keep selecting video games up until it takes place..
I seem like Sam Darnold probably has the very same body language anytime he has to endure a quarterback conference with Adam Gase. By the method, in case you havent noticed, the Jets are plainly on their annual mission to see if they can make their whole season collapse before Week 6 is over and Im just not going to select versus the kind of determination. If you combine that with the reality that I think the Dolphins may actually be excellent, this has blowout composed all over it..
The choice: Dolphins 31-17 over JetsLock of the week record: 6-1 straight-up, 5-2 versus the spread.
NFL Week 6 choices: All the rest.
Texans 26-23 over TitansVikings 30-20 over FalconsPatriots 27-17 over BroncosColts 23-20 over BengalsRavens 34-24 over EaglesGiants 30-23 over WashingtonLions 27-20 over JaguarsRams 30-22 over 49ersCowboys 33-30 over Cardinals.
BYES: Seahawks, Saints, Raiders, Chargers.
Recently.
Finest choice: Last week I anticipated that the 49ers would score simply 17 points in an upset loss to the Dolphins and GUESS WHAT HAPPENED? The 49ers scored just 17 points in an upset loss to the Dolphins. Guys, I do not wish to state Im getting too popular for my own good, but obviously, Im now thought about “Well-known.”.
NFL Week 6 Picks.
Chicago (4-1) at Carolina (3-2).
1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Panthers, -2.5.
If you would have told me before the season started that Bears-Panthers would be must-see television in October, I wouldve assumed that you were talking about a program on Animal Planet that includes real panthers and real bears. And I have to state, now that Im talking about it, I may in fact try to watch a documentary on bears this weekend. I like bear documentaries..
As for this game, I still have no concept if either of these groups are any great. The Panthers are 3-2, however their three wins came versus a rookie quarterback who was making his 2nd career start (Justin Herbert), a group that has actually already fired its coach (the Falcons) and a Cardinals group that needed to fly throughout the nation for a game that started at 1 p.m. ET, which implies it felt like 10 a.m. on their body clocks..
The reality that the Bears have won any video games this season is a borderline miracle because were five weeks into the season and they somehow still have not scored a SINGLE POINT IN THE THIRD QUARTER. Thats like going five full weeks without utilizing toilet paper.
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Through 5 games, the Bears have scored zero points in the 3rd quarter, which is the least expensive overall of any group in the NFL this season, INCLUDING THE JETS. Thats not a typo. The Bears are even worse than the Jets at something. I believe we understand which quarter Foles is playing opossum. Fortunately for the Bears is that their defense is so great this entire “We cant score in the 3rd quarter” thing may not matter against Carolina..
I think the Panthers are going to have a difficult time scoring on the Bears and if you combine that with the fact that Ive decided not to pick versus Nick Foles for the foreseeable future, I think we understand who Im taking in this video game..
The pick: Bears 20-17 over Panthers.
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The hurt gamer who wont be on the field is Buccaneers defensive take on Vita Vea, whos out for the season after breaking his ankle against the Bears in Week 5. Through the 5 weeks, the Buccaneers have had the finest rushing defense in the NFL and a big reason for that is because of Vitas ability to plug up the middle.
As for the other injured player, thats Davante Adams and he IS anticipated to play on Sunday. I think were going to see a shootout on Sunday and after the video game, ideally Roger Goodell will lastly write me back to let me know that Rodgers vs. Brady will be on the schedule every season going forward till Brady finally retires.
The choice: Packers 34-31 over Buccaneers.
Kansas City (4-1) at Buffalo (4-0).
Monday, 5 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Chiefs, -3.5.
The schedule says this video game is being played on Monday at 5 p.m. ET, but Im not going to think that up until we see a kickoff in fact take place. This game was initially expected to be played on Thursday, however then got transferred to Sunday, but not before there was some chatter that the video game might be used Saturday, before the NFL eventually picked Monday..
If that paragraph barely made sense, then you will most likely concur with the tweet listed below..
I have no concept why my bid went through, however as soon as youre “Well-known,” I think they simply assume you can afford it. I likewise do not eat at Wendys anymore, since “Well-known” individuals are not to be seen at that location based upon what Ive been told.
Worst choice: Last week I chose the Chiefs to beat the Raiders because I believed there was no other way in a seven billion years that Derek Carr would ever have the ability to outplay Patrick Mahomes in an expert football game, however I was wrong. Unless Mahomes and Carr changed teams before the video game and didnt tell anybody, it remained in truth Carr who was the much better quarterback on Sunday. The frightening thing is that if Carr can dip into that level for the remainder of the season, and I have no idea if he can, then the Raiders could force themselves not just into the playoff race, but into the department title race..
Derek Carr playing out-gunning Patrick Mahomes? The Browns are 4-1? The armageddon may really genuinely be upon us..
Finally, if you guys have actually ever questioned which groups Im in fact proficient at selecting, Im going to start sharing that info with you now that were 5 weeks into the season and have a good sample size..
Heres a glimpse at the groups Ive done well selecting:.
Teams Im 5-0 selecting this year (Straight-up): Ravens, Giants, Steelers (4-0), Patriots (4-0), Packers (4-0).
Groups Im 4-1 choosing this year (Straight-up): Jets, Chargers, Dolphins, Texans, Chiefs, Vikings, Buccaneers, Saints, Seahawks, Washington, Broncos (3-1), Titans (3-1), Bengals (3-1-1).
On the other hand, you need to most likely just go ahead and neglect every pick I make in any Raiders games moving forward. Im 1-4 selecting Raiders games, making them the only team in the NFL where I have a record of 0-5 or 1-4. Fortunately I cant embarrass myself with a Raiders select today since theyre on a bye..
Picks Record.
Directly in Week 5: 10-4 SU overall: 51-25-1.
Against the spread in Week 5: 7-7 ATS overall: 37-39-1.
Im not sure how excellent the Cowboys are going to be without him, however I do believe theyre going to win this week. Hes going to have to face the Steelers without his beginning ideal guard, Wyatt Teller, whos likely going to miss this weeks game with an injury. I think were going to see a shootout on Sunday and after the game, hopefully Roger Goodell will lastly compose me back to let me understand that Rodgers vs. Brady will be on the schedule every season going forward until Brady finally retires. Before the schedule change, the Chiefs were going to have to play on Sunday in Week 5, then fly to Buffalo on simply three full days of rest for a Thursday game. On the other hand, you must most likely just go ahead and disregard every choice I make in any Raiders games going forward.
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If the NFL wishes to make any more changes, Im sure the Cowboys would gladly accept delaying the remainder of the season until March, which is when Dak Prescott might be healthy again. In one of the most gruesome injuries youll ever see, Dak broke his ankle versus the Giants on Sunday..
Im uncertain how great the Cowboys are going to lack him, but I do think theyre going to win today. Whoops, I just ruined a choice. Lets hurry and get to the remainder of the choices so I do not ruin anything else..
No Tom, this isnt the fourth conference, its the third. DID YOU LOSE COUNT AGAIN?.
This is leaving hand. (By the way, Brady and Rodgers are 1-1 against each other).
Anyhow, the truth that these 2 have just satisfied on the field twice before this week feels like a travesty. Ive composed Roger Goodell a letter every year for the previous 15 years asking him if he might put more Brady-Rodgers video games on the schedule, however for some factor, hes never written me back. Sure, he has other things to stress over like how to pull off a whole NFL season during a pandemic, but, I suggest, besides that, he doesnt actually have anything else going on, so Im not sure why he will not simply write me back..
Im not exactly sure when I finished to that, but I have to state, things have certainly altered for the much better considering that it took place. After ending up being “Well-known,” the first thing I did was purchase the $199 million yacht that Jaguars owner Shad Khan has offered..
You can listen to Tuesdays episode listed below. The reason youre going to want to listen is because we invested way more time than we probably should have attempting to rank the quarterbacks in the NFC South, which definitely isnt as simple as it sounds. We likewise discussed the Saints wild win over the Chargers.
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