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NFL Week 6: 5 best games on Sunday

By Matt Verderame

Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks out the tunnel prior to the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks out the tunnel prior to the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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What are the best games of the NFL’s Week 6 slate? Matt Verderame gives his choices and a little analysis on the side.

It’s already the middle of October, an the NFL season is well on its way to the part where we separate contenders and pretenders. There is a ton of action left to be played, but some teams are facing virtual must-wins if they want to stay in the divisional races.

This weekend, we see a couple of huge contests between rivals. Which ones will get the win and who falls back in a two-game swing? Let’s get into the games.

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at FedEx Field. The Dallas Cowboys won 27 - 23. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at FedEx Field. The Dallas Cowboys won 27 – 23. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins

This game is one the list because it’s the NFC East, and both of these teams are viable threats to win the division. Nobody thought Philadelphia was any good before the season began, mostly because it was going to start Sam Bradford at quarterback. Well, Bradford is 4-0, but with the Minnesota Vikings. Instead, the Eagles have gotten some stellar play from rookie Carson Wentz, who is easily the best quarterback from that class.

Washington has won three consecutive games and is coming off a 9-7 season that saw a division title, and yet it remains an underdog at home. The Redskins are likely to be without tight end Jordan Reed this weekend, who suffered his fourth professional concussion (two in college, in addition) throughout the week.

Regardless, the winner of this game will be in fine position. The loser isn’t buried by nay stretch, but a division loss is never good. The Redskins especially can’t afford it, already having lost to the Cowboys at home.

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