October 9th: NFL Week 6

Week 5 saw the ZP:Left Fielder correctly predict 12 of 15 games. That’s pretty good, but this week, we’re looking for perfection. Harder still is to predict not only what happens, but how. That, though, is the ultimate challenge of the NFL.

So Week 6, here we come!

Colts at Texans

The Texans have turned things around, and the Colts have rebounded from their early losing streak. The Colts come to Houston and win a tight one, although the Texans once again come off with an impressive game, despite a loss.

Patriots at Bills

Both teams are coming off wins, but in very different ways. The Patriots hope to continue to prove that they aren’t losing steam, while the Bills look like they’re just treading water...again. The Patriots win, but not nearly as dominantly as they did a week ago.

Panthers at Bengals

The showdown of the cats comes with two teams that look like they’re trying to figure out who they are. The Panthers are on the upswing, while the Bengals got their first loss in ugly fashion against the Patriots. This week, they rebound, and win big against an overmatched Panthers team.

Steelers at Browns

This the earliest division rematch, and the two teams are very different than they were last time. I have no faith in the Steelers, and the Browns came back in fine fashion against the Titans. I’m giving the Browns the edge.

Packers at Dolphins

Another team with which I have trust issues: the Dolphins. I liked them to challenge in the division, and they refuse to play like THEY want that to be true. The Packers are getting better every week, and are a force to be reckoned with.

Lions at Vikings

I don’t think the Lions need Megatron to win in Minnesota. The only team that can beat the Lions is...well, the Lions. This game will be as competitive as Detroit allows it to be.

Broncos at Jets

This isn’t going to be fun, Geno. It won’t even be close. Peyton will pick this team apart. Decker will play hard against his old team, but will miss the good ole' days.

Ravens at Buccaneers

The Ravens have holes, but the Buccaneers will help them get on the same page. This will be a more competitive game than the Ravens might like, but it will come out the right way in the end.

Jaguars at Titans

After an embarrassing loss, the Titans would love to rebound. Blake Bortles, though, smells blood in the water. This could be his big chance to get himself his first win in the NFL. I’m hoping we get to see it.

Chargers at Raiders

The Chargers are the second best team in their division, but they may be the second best in the NFL too. This will be easy pickings, even for a Raiders team that is looking to turn over a new leaf. The running back situation will come to bit the Chargers, but not this week.

Redskins at Cardinals

Nobody looks good against the Broncos, and the Cardinals had to deal with an embarrassing first loss. This will be a good chance to come back and get a win at home against a Redskins team that apparently doesn’t need victories to have fun.

Bears at Falcons

Both teams are coming off games they let slip away, and both are wishing they could have another crack at it. The Bears, though, are looking like they would like to take that big contract back from Cutler, who is a bigger liability than he is a legitimate threat. The Falcons won’t win this game so much as the Bears will lose it.

Cowboys at Seahawks

BOLD PREDICTION OF THE WEEK. For some reason, I’m feeling like Big D has a chance this week, even in Seattle. The Legion of Boom looked a little lackluster this past week, and Dallas is putting together a good team. If the Cowboys can stop the offense, I think they’ll produce offensively.

Giants at Eagles

The Giants started badly and got hot lately. The Eagles started unstoppable, and have sputtered. Eli looks like he’s about to come up big, and the Eagles are about to be his next prey. This should be one of the best games to watch this week, and should give some clarity as to how the NFC East will come out in the end.

49ers at Rams

The Rams try hard, but not hard enough. This is a bummer of a Monday night game. I guess everyone will just have to watch baseball. At least that’s a San Francisco team worth watching.