The Chiefs won a squeaker last Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders while the Bills pounded the Pittsburgh Steelers with quarterback Josh Allen throwing four touchdown passes. But K.C. quarterback Patrick Mahomes also had four TD tosses in their win and both of these guys know this is a huge game (even if it is only Week Six) and who knows, perhaps fans will be treated to another shootout like last year's playoff game.
The Cowboys defense has been making life miserable form opposing teams and if they show the same relentlessness against the Eagles on Sunday night, it could be a fifth consecutive win and a tie for first place atop the NFC East. Philly QB Jalen Hurts can run and throw and will not be intimidated by the new "Dooms Day" defense the Cowboys have shown. Look for a close one here with a late field goal deciding the outcome.
Not to be outdone are the New York Giants (4-1), who can be tied for first place in the NFC East (provided Dallas beats Philadelphia) if they win at home against the Baltimore Ravens (3-2) on Sunday afternoon. The Giants shocked the Green Bay Packers in London, England a week ago and now face Lamar Jackson and company, fresh off their Sunday night win at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, where "super toe" Justin Tucker nailed the game winning kick from 43 yards out as time expired.
The Giants play solid defense and have so far done just enough on offense to win. Can QB Daniel Jones keep up with Lamar? Both can run the football effectively, but Jackson rates the edge in that area. Baltimore's defensive focus will be to stop Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who leads the NFL in scrimmage yardage through five games. This game will likely be a close one and if it comes down to the Ravens with the ball last, Tucker is money.
The rest of the NFL action is featured in the capsule style previews and the Heftyinfo picks for this week follow. (Note- Four teams have a bye this week, which is the first time this season)
Washington (1-4) at Chicago (2-3) - Two bum teams on the Thursday night game . . . what else is new?
San Francisco (3-2) at Atlanta (2-3) - The 49ers should win this one, but the Falcons are a tough out.
New England (2-3) at Cleveland (2-3) - Who will be the starting QB for the Patriots? Might not matter if the Browns can get the running game going in this one.
New York Jets (3-2) at Green Bay (3-2) - Can the J-E-T-S (Jets, Jets, Jets) pull this one out in Lambeau Field? Not likely.
Jacksonville (2-3) at Indianapolis (2-2-1) - The Jaguars humiliated the Colts last month (24-0 shutout win) so the host team will be looking to get some revenge.
Minnesota (4-1) at Miami (3-2) - The Dolphins are so banged up at the quarterback position, it's almost not fair. The Vikings rate the edge, but they always play on the edge themselves. Toss up here.
Cincinnati (2-3) at New Orleans (2-3) - Who Dey? vs. Who Dat? So . . . who wins? Take the Saints at home in a tight one.
Tampa Bay (3-2) at Pittsburgh (1-4) - The Steelers are reeling. The Buccaneers have been so-so in their first five games. This one could go down to the wire.
Carolina (1-4) at Los Angeles Rams (2-3) - Rams need a win in the worst way. Panthers just fired their head coach, so watch out.
Arizona (2-3) at Seattle (2-3) - The loser of this game will likely be alone in the NFC West basement. Cards win in a squeaker.
Denver (2-3) at Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) - The Monday night game between two teams whose head coaches have been called out for some interesting decisions this season. Chargers rate a slight edge at home in this game.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Six . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Chicago over Washington
San Francisco over Atlanta
Cleveland over New England
Green Bay over N.Y. Jets
Indianapolis over Jacksonville
Minnesota over Miami
New Orleans over Cincinnati
Baltimore over N.Y. Giants
Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh
L.A. RAMS over Carolina
Arizona over Seattle
Kansas City over Buffalo
Dallas over Philadelphia
L.A. Chargers over Denver
Last Week's Record - 10-6
SEASON RECORD - 46-33-1
Lock of the Week Record - 3-2
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