NFL Week 6 Preview/Predictions

Hello, everybody. It is week 6 of the NFL season, and my cousins and I are ready for some predicting. After 5 weeks of play, I, Joseph Arthur Smeltzer, am leading our group with a record of 46-31. Hopefully, I am able to keep the ball rolling this week. Brad and I are off to a bang, as we both picked New Orleans to upset Atlanta on Thursday night. Jeff and Ryan, on the otherhand, have a winning percentage of .000

1:00
Bengals (5-0) at Bills (3-2) 

The Horsemen are riding together here. The Bengals have surprised a lot of people with their 5-0 start to the season, while the Bills, despite a respectable 3-2 record, have been rather underwhelming the past few weeks, narrowly escaping defeat at the hands of the unimpressive Titans last week. This Cincinnati team is for real, and they showed that they have heart last Sunday when they came back from 17 down to defeat the Seahawks in OT. Andy Dalton will continue his excellent season with a big game, and the Bengals defense will make life hard for EJ Manual and the questionable Bills offense. Bengals 31, Bills 14.

Broncos (5-0) at Browns (2-3)
Jeff is the lone ranger in picking the Browns because he has a ''gut feeling.'' Well, my gut disagrees. While the Broncos have been rather underwhelming for a 5-0 team, the Browns defense has been underwhelming for any type of team. I love Josh McCown, but Cleveland simply cannot rely on him to go off for 400 yards every game and their defense is showing no signs of figuring things out. I'd hate to beat a dead horse here, but Peyton Manning is pretty good, and that is another thing that will hurt the Browns. Manning, Emmanual Sanders and Demaryius Thomas + Defensive Unit in poor form= Lots of points. Broncos 34, Browns 20.

Bears (2-3) at Lions (0-5) 

In this ''who the hell cares'' game of the week runner-up, the horsemen are split. Jeff and I have picked a Bears victory while Ryan and Brad went with the Lions. The Bears have been getting better since getting Jay Cutler back from injury while the Lions have gotten worse since this past January. Jim Caldwell will most likely lose his job at the end of this season, and this game will not help his cause. The Lions will lose again while the Bears will continue to show that maybe they aren't as lousy as originally believed. Bears 28, Lions 17.

''Who The Hell Cares'' game of the week

Jaguars (1-4) at Texans (1-4)
I've ripped both of these teams multiple times before on this blog, and they still stink. Texans stink a little less in this one because they are at home. 27-17 Texans. Not that I care.

Chiefs (1-4) at Vikings (2-3)

Jeff is the lone ranger in picking the Chiefs here, stating that: ''2 bad teams won't make for the best game, but Jeremy Maclin will make a huge difference.'' I see another guy making a difference, and his name is Adrian Peterson. The Chiefs have been greatly disappointing this season, and they are just getting worse by the week, while the Vikings have been making solid strides since getting Adrian Peterson back, nearly scoring a huge win at Mile High last week. I see Peterson taking over the game on Sunday. Anybody who knows football knows how good #28 is, and the Chiefs simply are not in the right state of mind to stop this man. The Chiefs poor offense won't do them any favors either. 31-14 Vikings.

Dolphins (1-3) at Titans (1-3)

The horseman ride together. The Dolphins season has been a train wreck so far, and it has led to the removal of Joe Philbin as head coach. Teams playing in their first game after a major firing tend to play with a chip on their shoulder, and I think that Miami will do that for interim head coach Dan Campbell. The Titans are still an inconsistent football team that has a lot of growing to do. Miami has the talent to win games, and I think that their offense will finally come alive in Nashville. Look for Ryan Tannehill to finally put up the big numbers that he is fully capable of putting up. Dolphins 34, Titans 14.

Redskins (2-3) at Jets (3-1)

3 of us are riding together here while Ryan has decided to go in a different direction, refusing to explain why. The Redskins have yet to win a game away from FedExField this season, and that trend will continue on Sunday. The Jets are a much-improved football team, and I am sold that they are the real deal. Chirs Ivory is the focal point of the Jets offense, and he I predict that he will have another 100+ yards rushing while Ryan Fitzpatrick will have 280+ yards passing. I see a fairly comfortable win for NYJ this week. Jets 34, Redskins 17.

Cardinals (4-1) at Steelers (3-2)

It hurts to say it, but I do not see my Steelers pulling out a win this week, and I would share that sentiment even if Ben Roethlisberger were healthy. Arizona is scary good, and they are blowing teams out in ways that would make UCONN Woman's Basketball proud. That little slip up against the Rams was a fluke, and this team has a legitimate shot at a Superbowl run. The Steelers simply are not as well rounded as Arizona is, and not having Roethlisberger doesn't help matters. Carson Palmer will have a big game much like Phillip Rivers did against the Steelers this past Monday and that will get the Cardinals offense going. Brad is the lone ranger in picking Pittsburgh, stating: ''Mike Vick has confidence and Antonio Brown will be ready to explode after two sub-par games. I hope Brad is right, but I doubt it. 31-20 Cards.

4:05
Panthers (4-0) at Seahawks(2-3)

The Horsemen ride together again. It is no secret that Seattle has been greatly disappointing this season, and last week's choke in Cincy was an extremely low point for the franchise. However, the Hawks have arguably the best home-field advantage in the NFL, and that will be a huge factor in this game. Carolina is a good team, but I do not see them starting 5-0, as they still have some questions to answer on offense and facing Seattle's defense won't help them give answers. The Seahawks are a completely different team at home, and they will be ready to play on Sunday. Jimmy Graham will also finally break out of his slump (or at least put together a decent performance for a change). Cam Newton, you have been warned. 31-14 Seahawks.

4:25
Chargers (2-3) at Packers (5-0)

Aaron Rodgers. Lambeau Field. Do I need to say anything else? Packers 34, Chargers 17.

Ravens (1-4) at 49ers (1-4)

My, how times have changed. 2 years ago, these two teams were playing in the Superbowl. Now, they have fallen off of the relevance cliff. Brad is the only horseman who rides with the 49ers, stating that he ''won't pick the Ravens until they can beat a team as bad as the Browns.'' While he has a point, I think that the Ravens have been snake bit this season as they have lost a few close games, and they stink a little less than San Fran does. Justin Forsett will have another big game, and that will propel the Ravens to a win against the dreadful 49ers. Ravens 34, 49ers 20.

Sunday Night
Patriots (5-0) at Colts (2-3)

These two teams will be meeting for the first time since the ''deflate gate'' incident came alive, and you better believe Tom Brady is still pissed off. There are few things that are more frightening for an opposing team than a pissed off Tom Brady, and the Colts will feel his wrath. Rob Gronkowski isn't too bad either. Pats 35, Colts 14.

Monday Night
Giants (3-2) at Eagles (2-3)

We are split here, as Jeff and I have the Giants in this one while Brad and Ryan have the Eagles. Brad believes that Odell Beckham's hamstring injury will make him close to a non-factor. While Beckham not being 100 percent will hurt the Giants offense, I still have a gut feeling that they will pull this one out. The reason why I feel this way is that it seems like every time the Eagles have momentum going and a chance to make some noise in the NFC, they completly blow it. I think that Eli Manning will find a way to win on a clutch last-minute drive. Giants 24, Eagles 20.