Titans (2-4) at Bills (3-3)
Tennessee is having a rough year with Chris Johnson not performing and having to juggle through their depth at quarter back. If Hasselbeck can start looking moreso the way of Jared Cook Jr, and if Kenny Britt can continue to do what he did last week then this team could get hot, but with Chris Johnson still struggling it could be a long ways off. Buffalo has implemented a two drive series switching between Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller which could make things interesting in their schemes and looks out of the backfield, but they definitely need to start running the ball more either way. Fitzpatrick has good numbers early on this year, but the team could benefit more from a heavier run game. I think Spiller has another break out game here both rushing and receiving and lets Buffalo enjoy a good one at home.
Tennessee 17 - Buffalo 27
Browns (1-5) at Colts (2-3)
Trent Richardson has looked really good so far this year. Put him up against the Colts this week and he is going to look great. The Colts are great on the outside rush, but they lack any real defensive ability through the middle of the field. Remember what Shonn Greene did to the Colts defense last week? Trent is more of a bulldozer than he is, and this is a matchup that he has got to be licking his chops for. Andrew Luck has to be pretty excited for this one too. The Browns defense isn't bad, but they aren't that good either. With the way Luck has been adapting to the NFL play style I think he is going to put up some decent numbers on Sunday, too. In a battle of the rookies though I think Trent has the upperhand with a better overall team right now.
Browns 23 - Colts 17
Packers (3-3) at Rams (3-3)
Aaron Rodgers is back. He never really went anywhere, but his game hasn't been as potent this year as it was last year until he put up six touchdowns last week. Now I know that the Rams defense is good, they've been able to stop a lot early this year, but they also haven't faced a monstrous aerial assault like Rodgers is capable of putting up. Jordy and Jones should grab at least one each, but it's hard to peg Finley right now. He's got the potential but he's lacked so far early on, and if they put Laurinitis on him it could be rough. The Rams need to play Finnigen on Jordy every down and force Rodgers to throw to the guys lower on the depth chart. They can make plays too, but Jordy is the biggest threat. The Rams are a little beat up at wide receiver, and it's hard to rush against the likes of Clay Matthews, I don't see this going any other way.
Packers 31 - Rams 20
Cardinals (4-2) at Vikings (4-2)
The Cardinals and Vikings have both surprised everyone so far this year. But now it's going to be who can maintain this style of play throughout the rest of the season. The Cardinals are back and forth between quarter backs with injuries here and there, while the Vikings have one QB who is playing just as well as he needs to. Arizona's defense may be playing well, but their offense really needs to step up if they want to make the most of this early winning record, Larry Fitzgerald is an elite receiver and they are letting him go to waste. The Vikings are making Percy Harvin look unstoppable, and it's fun to watch. On any play he could get the ball and break it for something huge. Pair that up with Adrian Peterson out of the backfield and you have on of the most dynamic offenses in the league. An explosive offense alongside a dominant defense? Could still be the biggest sleeper pick this season.
Arizona 16 - Minnesotta 24
Saints (1-4) at Buccaneers (2-3)
The Saints get their real interim coach back, and the get Vilma back for at least the weekend. They still have Colston, and oh yeah that Drew Brees guy. With the team coming back together after their bye week I think they might actually do something like they are supposed to this week. Sure the Falcons look like they are running away with the NFC South, but the Buccos are only one game ahead of the Saints and the Panthers are tied for last. The Saints still stand a chance, even if it is a long one, at defending their NFC South title. The Buccaneers have had a pretty stout defense as of late, but like the Rams they haven't faced a truly dominant aerial attack. I don't think they have what it takes to keep up with such an explosive offense.
Saints 30 - Buccaneers 24
Redskins (3-3) at Giants (4-2)
I still believe the Redskins are the best team in the NFC East. I know they are at least the team that I hate the least. RG3 is not only a class act, but he's a great ball player. Alfred Morris might have a tough time against the rush stopping Giants front seven, but if Griffin can open up the playbook and confuse the Giants than Morris has a good shot at having another great game. The Giants are going to need to rely on their front seven as usual. If they can consistently get to Griffin and disrupt the offense they will put their team in a really good position for the stars on offense to shine. Eli and friends could have a field day against a mediocre pass defense, but DeAngelo Hall isn't someone to completely overlook.
Washington 24 - Gaints 20
Cowboys (2-3) at Panthers (1-4)
Tony Romo is going to have some fun during this game. The secondary for Carolina isn't great and with a plethora of weapons in Dez, Miles, and Witten someone is always going to be open. My money's on Miles today, after a mere 31 yards last week I expect him and Murray to have big games for the Cowboys. Cam Newton has to start looking Greg Olsen's way more. They need to get Cam back in a groove, and a safety net tight end is the best way to go. I expect a lot to Olsen, and a lot of dump offs to the running backs over the next few games. If he can get back into the swing of it they could turn the season around, and I think they start by shocking the Cowboys.
Cowboys 24 - Panthers 27
Ravens (5-1) at Texans (5-1)
In the best matchup of the early afternoon we've got two very good teams, which are both missing key players in their defense. It's Ray Rice versus Arian Foster, it's Joe Flacco versus Matt Schaub, the biggest difference on offense is Torrey Smith versus Andre Johnson, but so far this year Smith has looked better. These teams look like they were made from the same mold and it's going to be a bruising affair. Ray Lewis and LaDarious Webb are out for Baltimore but Suggs is activated, while Brian Cushing is out for the Texans with no names really coming back to replace him. It's a very tough game to call, but I've got to go with the home team and Arian Foster.
Ravens 20 - Texans 24
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