Forecaster Frank's Lessons from Week 6
It was a week from hell as my picks did not do well (4-10). This may have been the worst week in NFL history.
Thursday Night
TB -6.5 (o/u 52)
My Pick: Buccaneers 31 Eagles 20
Score: Buccaneers 28 Eagles 22
The Buccaneers won, they were in control, but the Eagles got a late cover; this set the tone for the entire week.
Result: LOSS
Sunday in London
Jax +3.5 (o/u 47)
My Pick: Jaguars 26 Dolphins 9
Score: Jaguars 23 Dolphins 20
The Jaguars were due for a win; the Dolphins continue to play terrible football. It was a natural connection as the Dolphins refused to take a gift for Jacksonville coach Urban Meyer.
Result: WIN
LAC +3 (o/u 51.5)
My Pick: Chargers 24 Ravens 20
Score: Ravens 34 Chargers 6
It was just a bad day for the Chargers as the Ravens played their best game of the season. It was an afternoon of blowouts, making it primetime for a nap.
Result: LOSS
Car +1 (o/u 46)
My Pick: Panthers 20 Vikings 16
Score: Vikings 34 Panthers 28 (OT)
The Panthers 3-0 start is a memory as Sam Darnold has regressed to what he was on the Jets, as the Vikings' knack for close games continues.
Result: LOSS
GB -4.5 (o/u 45)
My Pick: Packers 27 Bears 16
Score: Packers 24 Bears 14
Aaron Rodgers scored a late touchdown and yelled at the fans in Soldier Field, "I still own You." Indeed he does, as the Packers continue to dominate the Bears.
Result: WIN
Det +3.5 (o/u 47.5)
My Pick: Lions 26 Bengals 17
Score: Bengals 34 Lions 11
The Lions came out flat, as the Bengals, after a pair of losses, came out and won a game they should have won.
Result: LOSS
Hou +9.5 (o/u 43)
My Pick: Colts 24 Texans 20
Score: Colts 31 Texans 3
The Texans did not bother to show up, as the Colts raced up and down the field at will.
Result: LOSS
LAR -10 (o/u 48)
My Pick: Rams 31 Giants 3
Score: Rams 38 Giants 11
The game was even uglier than I expected as the Giants added a late cosmetic touchdown after being pushed around for nearly 60 minutes.
Result: WIN
Was +7 (o/u 55)
My Pick: Chiefs 23 Washington 17
Score: Chiefs 31 Washington 13
Washington had the lead at halftime but dozed off around the same I did, losing the cover and the game as they were outscored 21-0 in the second half.
Result: LOSS
Sunday Late Games
Cle -3 (o/u 49.5)
My Pick: Browns 27 Cardinals 17
Score: Cardinals 37 Browns 13
The Browns were roughed up as the Cardinals improved to 6-0 and made a statement that they are the best team in the NFL.
Result: LOSS
Den -4 (o/u 44.5)
My Pick: Broncos 20 Raiders 13
Score: Raiders 34 Broncos 24
The Raiders responded well for interim coach Rich Bisaccia, as the Broncos again struggled at home, giving up several big plays to the rejuvenated Raiders.
Result: LOSS
Dal -3.5 (o/u 52)
My Pick: Cowboys 38 Patriots 17
Score: Cowboys 35 Patriots 29 (OT)
The best game in an afternoon of duds saw the Cowboys get a walk-off win and cover at the same time as CeeDee Lamb caught the game-winner in overtime.
Result: WIN
Sunday Night
Pitt -5 (o/u 42.5)
My Pick: Steelers 27 Seahawks 10
Score: Steelers 23 Seahawks 20 (OT)
The Seahawks hung tough, but ultimately Geno Smith fumbled in overtime as the loss of Russell Wilson has created a hopeless situation in Seattle.
Result: LOSS
Monday Night
Buf -5.5 (o/u 54)
My Pick Bills 44 Titans 24
Score: Titans 34 Bills 31
A thrilling back and forth game saw seven lead changes. With time running down, the Bills tried to go for the win and came up short on first down as both teams showed they could meet again in the playoffs.
Result: LOSS