5 NFL teams that must win in Week 6

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches warm ups prior to the Detroit Lions game versus the New England Patriots on Sunday September 23, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

4. Carolina Panthers

Yes, you read that correctly, the Panthers need to win in Week 6 and here’s why. The NFC South is arguably the most competitive division in football so far this season. The Saints lead the way at 4-1, then the Panthers at 3-1, with the Buccaneers at 2-2 and Falcons at 1-4. To keep pace, the Panthers need to take advantage of the Saints being on bye.

The Panthers already had their bye in Week 4, and in Week 5 defeated the New York Giants in epic fashion, kicking a 63-yard field goal for the victory. This week they face off against the Washington Redskins who just got destroyed by the Saints on Monday Night Football.

On a short week after a demoralizing loss, the Redskins cannot be feeling great. If the Panthers are able to go on the road and dispatch of them, they will be tied at 4-1 on top of the division will 11 games left.

A win would keep the Panthers on level ground with the Saints who have been electric this season. Cam Newton and Christian McCaffery have both been terrific thus far, and they can surely do some damage on the Redskins defense. Keep your eyes on rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore who is ready to officially break onto the scene, this may be the week he does so.