This Week in the NFL - Week 6

We've been watching Big Blue play this season, but its still hard to get into it with baseball going on. With temps only about 60, pouring rain, and the leaves suddenly falling off the tree (the Yankees lose, the sky is falling!!!), its time for football, hockey, and before you know it, basketball.

The Giants started with 2 horrendous games in a row, before winning their final 3. At the end of the Giants season, no one will be hoping Tom Coughlin stays in the manner that is being shown towards Joe Torre. Coughlin is an awful coach at making adjustments. But at the moment were ecstatic to be 3-2.

This week's match up with the Atlanta Falcons is intriguing. The Giants always played the Falcons better when Michael Vick played. They took embarrassing whippings at the hands of Doug Johnson and Kurt Kittner (that's not an owl you here, just a bunch of people going, "who?"). Giants are 3 point favorites and SHOULD emerge victorious. That being said, we all know how the Giants do on Monday Night Football and in the games they "should" win.

Here's our picks for this week's games. We are doing this for sport/entertainment. Do NOT take what we says as gospel or insider info. 'Cause we know nothin'.

Giants -3.5 at Falcons

Jets +3.5 vs. Eagles
Just a hunch that this game will be decided by a field goal. Brian Westbrook returned to practice this week and could be the difference maker if healthy.

Bengals -3 vs. Chiefs
With the Bengals arrest record they should be wearing totally orange uni's. Not looking good for Rudi Johnson and his bad hammy. Their lack of defense should still be enough against a scuffling Chiefs team. Plus we need to see that clip of Herm Edwards repeating "just win a game" over and over...you get the idea.

Texans +6.5 vs. Jaguars
A 3-2 team (Houston) versus a 3-1 team (Jax), and we don't have confidence in either one. But it's a pleasure to see Matt Schaub instead of David Carr at the Texans helm, and the team is good enough to win this game outright. Ahman Green should be back, but still no Andre Johnson. At the very least, the Texans will cover.

Browns -4.5 vs. Dolphins
The fish's season took a huge hit losing Trent Green, possibly forever. Derek Anderson should pass the Browns to a .500 record while the Dolphins make Darius Rucker cry.

Vikings -5.5 at. Bears
Remember when this was a good game? Wasn't that long ago. This is a QB rating nightmare showdown of Kelly Holcomb/Tarvaris Jackson and Brian Griese/Rex Grossman. Bears will win, but by a FG.

Rams -9.5 at. Ravens
We know the Ravens can play defense, but what's with the offensive ineptitude. I feel for anyone who watched last week's Ravens-Niners snorefest. And the Rams, where have ye gone Marc Bulger. You lost your job to Gus Frerotte. Gus "smash my head into the wall" Frerotte. No Stephen Jackson, but Rutgers grad Brian Leonard had his 1st 100 yard rushing day last Sunday.

Titans -3 at Buccaneers
The 2nd best game of the week. Vince Young against a Tampa team that's playing well (maybe too well). Young's got a horrendous 67.2 passer rating, and has more picks than TDs. But he, LenDale White, and Chris Brown can eat up yards on the ground. Jeff Garcia is having a super year. He hasn't thrown a pick yet. Problem for Tampa is, who is going to carry the ball? Both Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman are out. Ernie Graham is the man.

Packers -3 vs. Redskins
So hate the Redskins, but can't let that color our pick. The Pack is Back. For now. It's hard to have confidence in this team in the long haul, though there were plenty of doubters about the Bears chances to reach a super bowl last year. Should be close throughout but the Lambeau faithful will be rewarded.

Cardinals -4.5 vs. Panthers
All Kurt Warner all the time. Matt Leinart is out for the season, but at least he can spend some time with his kid (insert sarcastic sneer here). Jake Delhomme is done for the Panthers and John Fox could be by the end of the year. David Carr starts for the Panthers. 'nuff said.

Patriots +5.5 at Cowboys
The game of the week. Oh how the Cowboys are going to be exposed. This time the mistakes will not lead to a win like that joke of a game Monday night. The Giants rang up 35 points against the 'Boys. Just imagine what Brady and Bellispy will do.

Raiders -9.5 at Chargers
Clearly the odds makers put too much into the Chargers rout of the Broncs on Sunday. Did you not see their games before that? The Raiders smell like Al Davis' underwear, but 9.5 is way too much.

Saints -6.5 at Seahawks
The Saints just have to turn it around. Don't they? There's too much talent on this team (and no coaching change) to keep playing like crap. The Seahawks are coming off their clunker against the Steelers and should prevail. But on a Sunday night, who knows. Saints will cover though.
Hmmm...okay, this is at the very least, the real 2nd best game of the week.


Season to date - 38-35-4

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