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NFL Week 6 2018: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 23: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts calls out a play against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 23: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts calls out a play against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets (-2.5)

The Colts (1-4) have played very tough in each of their five games. The Jets (2-3) have struggled to score in most of their tilts, although Denver couldn’t stop allowing gigantic touchdowns. Indianapolis isn’t great, but Andrew Luck against Sam Darnold? Give me Luck.

Pick: Indianapolis 28, New York 24

Los Angeles Chargers (-1) at Cleveland Browns

This game ends in the most ridiculous fashion imaginable, right? My guess? The Browns (2-2-1) block a last-second field goal attempt by the Chargers (3-2), only to see a player on Los Angeles pick up the ball, run to the 1-yard line and then incoherently stumble out of bounds as time expires. Nothing is off the table with these two teams and coaching staffs.

Pick: Cleveland 26, Los Angeles 25

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5)

This is a terrific game. The Bengals (4-1) are quietly off to a terrific start, while the Steelers (2-2-1) are trying to prove their back as they hit the road. If Cincinnati can find a way to win this one, the lead in the AFC North grows before it heads to Arrowhead Stadium for a primetime affair with the Chiefs.

Pick: Cincinnati 30, Pittsburgh 27

Seattle Seahawks (-3) at Oakland Raiders (London)

England should start a war with us for this indignity. The Seahawks (2-3) are terrible, and the Raiders (1-4) are a full-blown disgrace. Maybe Jon Gruden does the franchise a favor and just stays overseas.

Pick: Seattle 29, Oakland 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5)

Jameis Winston is back, and both he and Matt Ryan should be lighting up the scoreboards on Sunday afternoon. The Falcons (1-4) have to win to keep any hope alive, while the Buccaneers (2-2) must stop the proverbial bleeding immediately.

Pick: Atlanta 38, Tampa Bay 35