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