NFL 2022 Week 6 picks

 The start of last week was rough, but it ended well.  Hopefully I can start this one strongly.

Thursday night

Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears : Chicago has slipped since starting off strongly, but their defense is still fierce, and intimidation is a major factor.  that sort of intimidation will throw off Commanders QB Carson Wentz.  BEARS, 17-13

Sunday early games

Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants : The Giants have started strongly, but they have yet to encounter a stiff defense like that of the Ravens.  RAVENS, 20-17

Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints : The Saints are starting to get back on track, but the Bengals are sneaky enough to get past the Saints defense.  BENGALS, 23-21

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts : The Jags are falling, and the Colts are rising.  That would seem to indicate the Colts have the advantage.  However, the Colts have a history of struggling in division games, so I'll give the Jags the edge.  JAGUARS, 23-20

Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins : The Dolphins are doing well, but the Vikings have a strong offense based on the ground, that wears down defenses.  That will hurt Miami.  VIKINGS, 27-23

New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns : The Patriots are finding themselves again.  This will likely be a close game, as both teams are very similar.  The Browns tend to do well in close games, so I'll pick them.  BROWNS, 24-23

New York Jets at Green Bay Packers : The Jets have had a couple of good games, but the Packers will overwhelm them.  PACK, 27-13

San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons : Jimmy G has revitalized this team, while the Falcons are still looking for a spark.  49ERS, 26-16

Tampa Bay Bucs at Pittsburgh Steelers : Trubiksy has shown that he is not the QB Pittsburgh needs.  BUCS, 31-13

Sunday late games

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks : The Seahawks play very well at home, and the Cards are not doing well.  SEAHAWKS, 23-16

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs : Nobody has a hotter offense right now than Buffalo, so they can survive an offensive game.  Their defense will apply just enough pressure to Patrick Mahomes to solidify the lead.  BILLS, 34-27

Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Rams : The defending Super Bowl Champs have struggled, but they are starting to right themselves.  With Carolina, you never know what type of team is taking the field.  RAMS, 20-16

Sunday night

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles : The Eagles have the hottest offense in the NFC, and the Cowboys won't be able to keep up.  EAGLES, 31-23

Monday Night Football

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers : Monday Night brings us an interesting game.  Two teams with potentially strong but functionally struggling offenses step into the national spotlight.  If both offenses sputter, it's up to the defenses to make plays.  That sounds like the potential for a Chargers forced turnover.  CHARGERS, 16-13