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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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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) hands off to running back Jamaal Charles (25) during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) hands off to running back Jamaal Charles (25) during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders (EVEN)

Forget all the talk about how great Andy Reid is after a bye week. Kansas City (2-2) is the better, more talented team. Yes, Oakland (4-1) has been prolific offensively, but the defense is terrible. The Raiders are better, but each of their four wins have been heart attacks.

Pick: Kansas City 27, Oakland 23

Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks (-6.5)

Seattle (3-1) is getting a ton of respect with this line, and rightfully so. Atlanta (4-1) could hang in, though, should the defense have another nice showing. However, this is a bad matchup for the Falcons and their high-octane passing game.

Pick: Seattle 24, Atlanta 20

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers (-4)

This might be the best game of the weekend, along with Kansas City and Oakland. Dallas (4-1) is for real with a killer ground game, while Green Bay (3-1) is winning despite bad play from Aaron Rodgers. Look for both trends to continue.

Pick: Green Bay 26, Dallas 23

Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans (-3)

This is the Sunday night game. Thank God for playoff baseball. Indianapolis (2-3) has allowed 20 sacks already. Twenty. Houston (3-2) has Brock Osweiler, who is a human embodiment for a $72 million sunk cost. Fantastic.

Pick: Houston 27, Indianapolis 20

New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (-7.5)

If Arizona (2-3) doesn’t beat New York (1-4) and the Fighting Fitzpatricks, it’s time to disband the franchise. The Jets are rancid.

Pick: Arizona 34, New York 17

Last Week: 8-6
Overall: 39-38

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