We have another exciting day of football ahead. The action kicks off with the Denver Broncos squaring off against the New York Jets in London, offering morning football along with your coffee.
Meanwhile, Joe Flacco is set to debut for the Cincinnati Bengals after being traded from the Browns earlier this week. The Baltimore Ravens are aiming to avoid a 1-5 start without Lamar Jackson (due to hamstring injury), while the Kansas City Chiefs hope to improve to .500 against the Detroit Lions in prime time.
This week’s slate looks promising for both entertainment and betting. Here are our top five betting picks for Week 6.
Teams on Bye:
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
Note: NFL odds via DraftKings unless stated otherwise. Bet on NFL games and find odds at DraftKings.
Matchup: Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Date: Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox)
We endorsed the Jaguars last week but are betting against them this time. Despite their surprising 4-1 record this season, Trevor Lawrence has been underwhelming, ranking 24th among QBs in EPA this season. The Seahawks have a strong rush defense, which could limit Lawrence’s effectiveness.
Projected Score: Seahawks 27, Jaguars 23
Pick: Seahawks -1.5
Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
The Chiefs are struggling against playoff-caliber teams this season, boasting a 0-3 record in one-score games. With the Lions averaging nearly 35 points a game, the Chiefs may face a tough outing.
Projected Score: Lions 30, Chiefs 23
Pick: Lions +2.5
Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. Atlanta Falcons
Date: Monday, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN)
The Bills are averaging over 30 points this season and are likely to bounce back after their recent loss. Given the Bills’ strengths, they should outclass the Falcons.
Projected Score: Bills 33, Falcons 24
Pick: Bills -4.5
Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Coach Mike Tomlin has a proven record against rookie QBs, going 26-6. The Steelers’ defensive and offensive stats suggest a solid chance of covering the spread against the Browns.
Projected Score: Steelers 24, Browns 16
Pick: Steelers -5.5
Additional matchups promise excitement, so stay tuned as this week’s betting action unfolds!
