Along with a complete listing odds, here are previews for some of the Week 6 matchups in the NFL.
Ravens (3-2) at Vikings (5-0), 1:00PM ET
This is a matchup that features two teams heading in different directions. The Vikings are soaring with Brett Favre under center, while the Ravens have dropped two in a row after starting the season 3-0. Opponents are loading up the box to stop Adrian Peterson and Favre is beating them through the air. The Ravens need to figure out a way to pressure Favre or else they’ll be victim No. 6 for the Vikings. It’ll also be interesting to see how Minnesota’s defense does after surrendering 400 total yards to the lowly Rams last week in St. Louis.
Giants (5-0) at Saints (4-0), 1:00PM ET
After scoring over 40 points in each of their first two games, the Saints’ offense has been held to “only” 27 and 24 points, respectively, in their last two contests. Drew Brees and company will get a huge test this weekend against a Giants defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL. That said, New Orleans will be well rested coming off a bye and has been playing outstanding defensively so far this year. The Saints will also have their full complement of backs, as Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell are both healthy and will form a trio with Reggie Bush in New Orleans’ backfield. This matchup will determine which of these teams is the best in the NFC, if not the NFL.
Bears (3-1) at Falcons (3-1), 8:20PM ET
The Sunday night matchup pits two teams that produced one of the more thrilling finishes in 2008 when Matt Ryan led the Falcons to a last-second victory after the Bears had taken a late lead. Chicago will be fresh coming off its bye, but Atlanta is 2-0 at home and exploded for 45 points last week in San Francisco. The Bears have had issues in their secondary this year, but Jay Cutler had plenty of success against the Falcons’ defense last year in Atlanta as a member of the Broncos. This primetime matchup could turn out to be a shootout in the Dome.
Broncos (5-0) at Chargers (2-2), Monday, 8:30PM ET
Before the season started, many people figured that these teams would have reverse records when they met in Week 6. But it’s Denver that has run away with the AFC West lead in the early going, while San Diego was left searching for answers heading into their bye last week. This has the makings of a great matchup, because the Bolts can score at will but not many teams are playing better defensively than the Broncos are right now. A win for the Chargers could help turn the tide in the division, while a loss would once again put them in catch up mode in the second half (much like last year).
2009 NFL Week 6 Odds
Chiefs +6.5 Over 37.5
Redskins –6.5 Under 37.5
Texans +5 Over 45
Bengals –5 Under 45
Browns +14 Over 38
Steelers –14 Under 38
Ravens +3 Over 43.5
Vikings –3 Under 43.5
Rams +10 Over 42
Jaguars –10 Under 42
Giants +3 Over 47.5
Saints –3 Under 47.5
Panthers –3 Over 47
Buccaneers –3 Under 47
Lions +13 Over 48
Packers –13 Under 48
Eagles –14.5 Over 41
Raiders +14.5 Under 41
Cardinals +3 Over 47
Seahawks –3 Under 47
Bills +10 Over 38
Jets –10 Under 38
Titans +9.5 Over 43.5
Patriots –9.5 Under 43.5
Bears +3 Over 45.5
Falcons –3 Under 45.5
Broncos +4 Over 43.5
Chargers –4 Under 43.5
