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NFL picks and predictions, Week 6: Patriots, Steelers to roll

By Matt Verderame

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) after a play in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) after a play in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s time for Matt Verderame’s Week 6 NFL picks, and he is probably going to simultaneously delight and enrage folks.

Hey, I finally had a good week (pretty good .. it was decent). After getting back over the .500 mark, I’m looking to make a strong push into barely employable with these picks and predictions. Let’s get right into it.

Denver Broncos (-3.5) at San Diego Chargers

This is a tougher call than one would think. If Trevor Siemian can’t play, Denver (4-1) is in real trouble. Then again, San Diego (1-4) will find some grotesque way to blow the game.

Pick: Denver 16, San Diego 13

Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots (-8.5)

New England (4-1) is the best team in football, with all due respect to the Broncos and Vikings. It’s going to be very tough for Cincinnati (2-3) to win this game, even in desperation mode.

Pick: New England 27, Cincinnati 20

Pittsburgh Steelers (-7.5) at Miami Dolphins

Remember the ending scene of Casino? Pittsburgh (4-1) and Miami (1-4) will be very similar to that, except worse.

Pick: Pittsburgh 44, Miami 17

Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans (-7)

This game will force unsuspecting viewers to start vomiting uncontrollably. Turn away, don’t ever go back. Tennessee (2-3) is going to somehow be a .500 team, and Cleveland (0-5) may never win again.

Pick: Tennessee 20, Cleveland 14

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions (-3)

Detroit (2-3) and Los Angeles (3-2) are both weird teams. The Lions have a solid offense and no defense, while the Rams are the polar opposite. Take the better quarterback at home.

Pick: Detroit 23, Los Angeles 15

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