Art by Cara Tang
This past week, divisions were led by unexpected teams, and the margin for error is getting smaller by the week.
However, Monday night brought us some of the most exciting games of Week 6. The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Buffalo Bills, and the Chicago Bears went on the road to face the Washington Commanders.
In Atlanta, the game was dominated by Bijan Robinson and Drake London. Robinson pummeled the Bills for 238 scrimmage yards, including an 81-yard touchdown, while London torched the secondary with 10 catches for 158 yards, according to ESPN.
With the loss, the once unstoppable-looking Bills dropped to 4–2, and because of last week’s defeat to the New England Patriots, the Patriots now sit atop the AFC East — just as we all predicted.
Over in Maryland, the Bears and Commanders traded blows in a back-and-forth thriller, with Chicago edging out Washington 25–24 on a game-winning 38-yard field goal from Jake Moody.
Turnovers plagued the Commanders all night, as quarterback Jayden Daniels threw his first interception of the year and lost a fumble that set up Chicago’s decisive drive, according to ESPN. After starting the season 0–2, the Bears have now won three straight, keeping pace in one of football’s toughest divisions—the NFC North.
These are the updated standings:
Marcos – 18 points
Jon – 17 points
Tony – 17 points
Shane – 16 points
Henry – 16 points
Faith – 14 points
Addison – 13 points
Alicia – 12 points
Nick – 12 points
Without further ado, let’s get to the picks.
Thursday, Oct. 16th, at 5:15 p.m. PDT
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Steelers: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Faith, Alicia
Bengals: Henry, Shane, Tony
“I’m ready for the Unc Bowl.” — Marcos
Sunday, Oct. 19th, at 6:30 a.m. PDT
Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars
Rams: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Tony
Jaguars: Faith
“By the way, the Rams are practicing at Camden Yards, which is pretty cool.” — Marcos
Sunday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. PDT
New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears
Saints: Alicia, Shane, Henry
Bears: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Jon, Faith, Tony
“Saints haven’t lost to the Bears since 2008 #whodat.” — Shane
Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns
Dolphins: Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Browns: Marcos, Nick, Addison
“Dolphins swim faster than Browns (??)” — Faith
Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas Chiefs
Raiders: None
Chiefs: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
“Okay fine the Chiefs can have this one.” — Faith
Philadelphia Eagles vs Minnesota Vikings
Eagles: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Vikings: None
“Battle of the mediocre QBs.” — Shane
Carolina Panthers at New York Jets
Panthers: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Jets: None
“You couldn’t pay me to watch this game.” — Marcos
New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans
Patriots: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Titans: None
Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1:05 p.m. PDT
New York Giants at Denver Broncos
Giants: Nick, Jon
Broncos: Marcos, Addison, Alicia, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
“As an Ole Miss fan, let’s go Jaxson Dart.” — Tony
Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers
Colts: Marcos, Nick, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith
Chargers: Addison, Alicia, Tony
“INDIANA JONES.” — Shane
Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1:25 p.m. PDT
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals
Packers: Marcos, Nick, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Cardinals: None
“I LOVE JORDAN LOVE.” — Shane
“Something about the Cheeseheads is calling to me this week.” — Faith
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Commanders: Nick, Addison, Alicia, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
Cowboys: Marcos, Jon
“This game might have 100 total points.” — Shane
Sunday, Oct. 19, at 5:20 p.m. PDT
Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers
Falcons: Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane
49ers: Marcos, Addison, Faith, Tony
“I just visited NorCal and was reminded that 49ers fans do exist so I’m hoping for the best for them.” — Faith
“Miner 49er from Scooby Doo.” — Tony
Monday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. PDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
Buccaneers: None
Lions: Marcos, Addison, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Shane, Faith, Tony
“Baker has a practice squad of weapons on offense.” — Shane
“Amon-Ra told me personally that he was going to lock in and not drop anything this game. Just trust me on this.” — Faith
Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. PDT
Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks
Texans: Addison, Shane
Seahawks: Marcos, Alicia, Jon, Henry, Faith, Tony
“No Kenneth Walker comments?” — Tony
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