NFL - Week 6 picks

This week there are some interesting divisional matchups and teams returning from the first Bye week of the season, for some it was a much needed break for recuperation and re-evaluation, whilst for others it is a chance to regain some composure and rebuild momentum into their second half of the season. Teams with byes this week are Denver, Tennessee, Arizona, San Diego, Seattle and Kansas City. Whilst returning we have the Cowboys who get a fit again Miles Austin and Des Bryant, and a Ravens team eager to continue their good form.

Week 6 picks
49ers @ LIONS - what a match up this will be but the Lions roll on because of their D-line, which will snuff out the threat of Gore and will attack Alex Smith and make him attempt to escape the pocket therefore make mistakes and force turnovers.

Rams @ PACKERS - i dare call this my lock, but this will be a long day for the sorry Rams.

Panthers @ FALCONS - Cam Newton is due a down day, and the Falcons are a better team at home and even though they lost to the Packers, a lot of teams will have the same fate but expect a home team to bounce back here.

Colts @ BENGALS - the Bengals are on a roll and will look to continue, the Colts so close to a first win might not get a chance for another in a few more weeks.

Bills @ GIANTS - the Giants need to bounce back and the Bills will need to make a statement. The pressure will be on the Bills to win again, the Giants play better when they are expected to lose, as here.

Jags @ STEELERS - Big Ben showed that even on one leg he belongs in the elite status.

Eagles @ REDSKINS - the Eagles make mistakes, Rex Grossman is being told not to. Ball retention and less turnovers wins this one, and the Eagles just make too many at the moment on both sides of the ball.

Texans @ RAVENS - the Texans go back to their stuttering ways and the Ravens with their older defense come back from a week's rest hungry for a QB to maul, beware Matt Schaub.

Browns @ RAIDERS - whilst the Browns have improved, the Raiders are rolling with a typical ball and air combo,expect big numbers from McFadden in this one.

Cowboys @ PATRIOTS - expect a close one here than any line suggests, the deep threat of returning Austin/Bryant will be important test for the young Pats defence but maybe the fact Brady does not turnover will be the difference, and Romo does.

SAINTS @ Bucs - oddly I consider this to be the only road win of the week, but I feel the Bucs will be eager to bounce back, but the Saints are growing into a major threat this season with a rejuvenated defence and always inspirational Drew Brees

Vikings @ BEARS - a slugfest on Sunday night in Chicago, but the Bears need to find this balance again on offense:give Forte the ball but allow Cutler to do his thing.

Dolphins @ JETS - the Jets are there for the taking, unfortunately they play a woeful Miami team still searching for a first win.

Last weeks picks
Eagles @ BILLS                    24-31     Turnovers that the Bills capitalised on 1/1
CHIEFS @ Colts                  28-24      Colts were close but seemingly not close enough  2/2
CARDINALS @ Vikings      10-34     3 TDs early from AP were enough to hurt heartless Cards 2/3
Seahawks @ GIANTS          36-25     Shocker, but a last minute INT cost Eli             2/4
Titans @STEELERS              17-38     Should have been my lock                              3/5
SAINTS @ Panthers              30-27    As close as i expected                                     4/6
Bengals @ JAGS                   30-20     2 young QBs, lot of mistakes                          4/7
Raiders @ TEXANS              25-20    Damn Texans, but RIP Al Davis                      4/8
Bucs @ 49ERS                      3-48       A San Fran coming out party                         5/9
CHARGERS @ Broncos       29-24   Tim Tebow made this a lot closer than it should have been 6/10
Jets @ PATRIOTS                21-30   Go my Pats!!                                                    7/11
PACKERS @ Falcons           25-14    These Packers are good                                  8/12
Bears @ LIONS                    13-24    Big TDs from Best & Johnson help Lions         9/13

Last week: 9/13

What do you guys predict, any shocks worth noting.