Ravens (4-1) at. Patriots (3-1), 1:00PM ET CBS
The last time these two teams met in Foxboro, the Ravens advanced to the Divisional playoff round after crushing the Patriots 33-14. In that postseason game, Baltimore only threw for 34 yards because it rushed for 234 thanks in large part to Ray Rice’s huge effort. The Pats, meanwhile, finished with just 196 total yards including 64 on the ground and 132 in through the air. This time around, New England won’t have Randy Moss after trading him to Minnesota for a third round pick last week. It’ll be interesting to see what New England’s offense looks like without their top receiving threat against a defense that is only allowing 12.7 points on the road this year.
Current Point Spread: Patriots –3
Falcons (4-1) at. Eagles (3-2), 1:00PM ET FOX
As of this writing, it doesn’t appear that Michael Vick will be healthy enough to face his former team. That means Kevin Kolb will once again start under center for the Eagles and he’s going to face a stiff challenge. The Falcons are allowing just 14 points a game this year and have already won two of their first three road games, which includes a victory at New Orleans. That said, Philadelphia has given Atlanta a ton of trouble over the last decade, winning seven of the last eight meetings between these two teams.
Current Point Spread: Eagles -3
Dolphins (2-2) at. Packers (3-2), 1:00PM ET CBS
No line has been given for this game yet because the Packers are still waiting to see whether or not Aaron Rodgers (concussion) will be healthy enough to play. The latest reports have been encouraging, although he’ll be closely monitored throughout the rest of the week. Even if he does play, Green Bay will still be without Ryan Grant, Morgan Burnett, Nick Barnett, Jermichael Finley and possibly even outstanding young pass rusher Clay Matthews. On the other side, the Dolphins are well rested coming off their bye and will be looking to rebound after their embarrassing loss to the Patriots on Monday night two weeks ago.
Cowboys (1-3) at Vikings (1-3), 4:15PM ET FOX
Something has to give between these two underachieving teams. The Vikings’ offense finally looked like it was getting in sync in the second half against the Jets on Monday night, but Brett Favre sealed their fate with a late interception. The Cowboys’ defense has been a mess of late and is now giving up an average of 21.8 points per game. Minnesota’s defense has been outstanding at home (12 points per game), but Favre has held them back in all three of their losses this season. It’s a long season, but the loser of this game might be able to waive goodbye to their playoff hopes.
Current Point Spread: Vikings –1
2010 NFL Week 6 Odds:
209 San Diego Chargers –9 (45)
210 St. Louis Rams +9 (45)
211 Kansas City Chiefs +5 (44)
212 Houston Texans –5 (44)
213 Baltimore Ravens +3 (44.5)
214 New England Patriots –3 (44.5)
215 New Orleans Saints –5 (44)
216 Tampa Bay Buccaneers +5 (44)
217 Atlanta Falcons +3 (41.5)
218 Philadelphia Eagles -3 (41.5)
219 Detroit Lions +10 (44.5)
220 New York Giants -10 (44.5)
221 Seattle Seahawks –6.5 (37)
222 Chicago Bears -6.5 (37)
223 Miami Dolphins
224 Green Bay Packers
225 Cleveland Browns +12 (38)
226 Pittsburgh Steelers –12 (38)
227 New York Jets -3 (41)
228 Denver Broncos +3 (41)
229 Oakland Raiders +7 (40.5)
230 San Francisco 49ers –7 (40.5)
231 Dallas Cowboys +1 (43.5)
232 Minnesota Vikings -1 (43.5)
233 Indianapolis Colts –3 (43.5)
234 Washington Redskins +3 (43.5)
235 Tennessee Titans –3 (44.5)
236 Jacksonville Jaguars +3 (44.5)
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