A game that looks real interesting is the one between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings (both 3-2) being played in Minnesota, where the Vikings have had two easy wins. The Eagles are coming off back-to-back wins, which includes a road win at Green Bay, so they won't be an easy task for the Vikings.
The game in Kansas City between the Chiefs and Houston Texans features two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (11 TD passes and no interceptions, 114.7 QB rating and 5.4 ypc rushing average) is dinged up a bit (ankle) and has been missing his main target as wide receiver Tyreek Hill is still injured. Houston QB Deshaun Watson also has passed for eleven touchdowns (with one interception) and has a QB rating of 115.9 and averages 5.5 ypc rushing.
The numbers between the two young quarterbacks are nearly identical and as long as the defenses show some improvement, this game should be an exciting match and could go right down to the wire at Arrowhead Stadium.
The San Francisco 49ers are 4-0 and take that unbeaten mark on the road against the NFC West foe Los Angeles Rams (3-2), who have lost two straight games and are in third place in the division. The Rams lost a squeaker at Seattle last week while the 'Niners buried the Cleveland Browns, 31-3 on Monday Night Football.
But we all know the long history of teams playing on the road following a shorter week after playing on Monday night. So the 49ers better be ready because the Rams know they cannot afford a third straight defeat and falling further behind in the division race.
The rest of the action for Week Six is previewed in the capsule style format and the Heftyinfo predictions follow.
Carolina (3-2) at Tampa Bay (2-3) - (game being played in London) - The Panthers have been rolling with reserve QB Kyle Allen. Can Tampa Bay's defense put a stop to it?
Washington (0-5) at Miami (0-4) - Whoever wins this game could be blowing their chance at the number one pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
New Orleans (4-1) at Jacksonville (2-3) - Teddy B. and the Saints are flying high, but the Jaguars believe in "Minshew Magic." Something has to give.
Philadelphia (3-2) at Minnesota (3-2) - This game could be decided by a late field goal. Vikings rate the edge at home.
Seattle (4-1) at Cleveland (2-3) - Which Baker Mayfield will show up at quarterback for the host Browns? On the other hand, Seattle QB Russell Wilson is putting together another solid season.
Cincinnati (0-5) at Baltimore (3-2) - The Bengals lost as time ran out last week while the Ravens won in OT. Ravens should cruise in this one.
Houston (3-2) at Kansas City (4-1) - Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is banged up (ankle) while Texans QB Deshaun Watson is rolling hot right now. Toss up in this one.
Atlanta (1-4) at Arizona (1-3-1) - The Falcons season is fast becoming a disaster. Cards won their first game last week and could make it two in a row in this one.
San Francisco (4-0) at L.A. Rams (3-2) - Rams have been reeling the last two weeks, but seem to have 49ers number in recent seasons. Should be a close game that goes down to the wire.
Dallas (3-2) at N.Y. Jets (0-4) - The Jets are a disaster, but Dallas has struggled in last two weeks. Cowboys should win this one, but it could be closer than most might think.
Tennessee (2-3) at Denver (1-4) - The Broncos make it two in a row.
Pittsburgh (1-4) at L.A. Chargers (2-3) - Steelers are playing this game with third string QB, but if the Chargers play like they did last week in loss to Denver, they could be ripe for the picking again.
Detroit (2-1-1) at Green Bay (4-1) - The Packers are rolling early on this season, but the Lions are tough and cannot be taken lightly in this MNF game.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Six . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
NEW ENGLAND over NY Giants
Carolina over Tampa Bay (in London)
Miami over Washington
New Orleans over Jacksonville
Minnesota over Philadelphia
Seattle over Cleveland
Baltimore over Cincinnati
Kansas City over Houston
Arizona over Atlanta
LA Rams over San Francisco
Dallas over NY Jets
Denver over Tennessee
LA Chargers over Pittsburgh
Green Bay over Detroit
Last Week's Record - 9-6
SEASON RECORD - 49-28-1
Lock of the Week Record - 5-0
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