Both the Raiders and Texans are coming off the bye week, and each desperately needs to win. Las Vegas is clearly the better team, and is at home.
Pick: Las Vegas 30, Houston 24
The Jets believe in themselves and have swagger for days. The Broncos are the exact opposite.
Pick: New York 16, Denver 12
Probably the best game of the week. If the Niners were healthy, this would be a great spot to see San Francisco get physical and win. While this should still be close, the Chiefs are simply healthier.
Pick: Kansas City 27, San Francisco 23
Taking the upset here. The Chargers are 4-2 but look average with major struggles in certain areas on both sides of the ball. Seattle is playing with confidence, Geno Smith is looking like a long-term answer, and the defense gave up three points last week.
Pick: Seattle 29, Los Angeles 28
Tua Tagovailoa is returning for Miami, and while the Steelers are going to make a few defensive plays, it’s hard to see the offense doing enough for a second straight week.
Pick: Miami 23, Pittsburgh 17
The Bears’ offense isn’t beating Bill Belichick in his house.
Pick: New England 25, Chicago 16
Last Week: 8-6
Season: 51-42-1