With the postponement of this game to a week later in Week 6, the Patriots get the benefit of getting Cam Newton and most likely Stephon Gilmore back. Both of those two players tested positive for Covid-19 last week, which postponed this game. That will certainly not help the Broncos. Denver will hope to get QB Drew Lock back for this game from the shoulder injury he suffered in Week 2. Even if Lock plays, the Broncos will probably be without TE Noah Fant and WR KJ Hamler. Fant suffered an ankle injury in the Week 4 win over the Jets. The Broncos have too many injuries to deal with and even with the 17 days off between their game against the Jets and the game here against the Pats, I don't think they will be healthy enough to compete with the Pats on both sides of the ball. I have a hard time seeing that happen and I just don't have faith in the Broncos at this point.
NEW ENGLAND (-9) over Denver
Final Score: Patriots-31 Broncos-16
Now, onto the picks for Week 6.........
Last Week's Record: 7-7
Overall Record (37-36-3)
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
Houston (+6) over TENNESSEE: The Titans are 4-0 after beating the Bills on Tuesday night, but I think they will feel some of the affects in this one with the short week and coming back to play on Sunday. The Titans will defeat the 1-4 Texans to stay undefeated, but look for a closer game than people expect.
Cincinnati (+8) over INDIANAPOLIS: I don't trust the Colts or Philip Rivers-even though they sit at 3-2. I think the Colts will win but I like Cincy to cover the spread.
MINNESOTA (-3) over Atlanta: The Vikings were so close to defeating the Seahawks in Seattle last Sunday night. They get their second win here by beating the 0-5 Falcons, who just fired head coach Dan Quinn this past week.
NY GIANTS (-3) over Washington: The Giants are 0-5 but had chances to win their last two games against the Rams and Cowboys. They fell short in those games, but they will not fall short this week with a win over the 1-4 Washington Football Team.
PHILADELPHIA (+8) over Baltimore: Carson Wentz has not be good this year and the Eagles are a disappointment at 1-3-1 so far. The 4-1 Ravens come to town this week, and many people expect a blowout win by Baltimore. I don't know if the Eagles will win the game, but they will keep it close.
PITTSBURGH (-3) over Cleveland: The Browns are 4-1 for the first time since Bill Belichick was their head coach in 1994. They head to Pittsburgh to take on their division rival, the Steelers. Pittsburgh is 4-0 for the first time since 1979. I think the Steelers defense gets after Baker Mayfield all game long, and the take care of the Browns. A lot of people are taking Cleveland this week, but I'm going the other way.
Chicago (+3) over CAROLINA: I'm not ready to buy into the 3-2 Panthers as playoff contenders. I do admire the job that Matt Rhule has done with this team, but I think the Bears are a smart play here as an underdog. The Bears are 4-1 and I think they get to a surprising 5-1.
Detroit (-3) over JACKSONVILLE: The Lions are the better team and they will go into Jacksonville and take care of business and get their second win of the season and sending the Jags to 1-5.
MIAMI (-8) over NY Jets: The Jets are the worst team in the league right now. Everything about them is a joke. They are 0-5, and I think they get buried this week in Miami by the 2-3 Dolphins.
Green Bay (-1) over TAMPA BAY: Great matchup in the late afternoon window on FOX on Sunday. Tom Brady goes up against Aaron Rodgers. You have to love the way that Rodgers has been playing this year, and I think that continues this week in a big win over Brady and the Bucs.
LA Rams (-3) over SAN FRANCISCO: The 49ers are reeling at 2-3. They have injuries in key spots, Jimmy Garapolo looked awful last week, and they have lost their first 3 games at home this year. The Rams come in at 4-1 and atop the NFC West. I like what I have seen from the Rams so far this year. They are playing better right now and they will keep the 49ers home woes going.
Kansas City (-3) over BUFFALO: This featured AFC matchup got moved from Thursday Night Football to Monday night at 5:00pm EST due to the fact that the Bills had to play on Tuesday against the Titans. I know it is in Buffalo, but without the crowd being there to help them, I don't see the Bills standing a chance against Pat Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Arizona (-2) over DALLAS: This game now becomes the second half of the Monday night doubleheader. Losing Dak Prescott will hurt Dallas, but they have a lot of injuries on both sides of their lines and it will start to take a toll. Andy Dalton takes over for Prescott and he will probably be okay as their starter, but I think Kyler Murray and the Cardinals will come into Big D and get the win.
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