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SI.com's B. Duane Cross weighs in with his NFL forecast. |
| Week 6 -- All Times Eastern |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Miami at Buffalo
Drew Bledsoe is as mobile as a goalpost, but that's no excuse for him getting sacked more often than a fifth of Jack Daniel's during Mardi Gras week. Heal, J.P. Losman. I say heal.
Bills 17, Dolphins 10 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Cincinnati at Cleveland
The Bengals are averaging 16.5 points, compared to the Browns' 16.4. OK, let's look at the defenses: Browns, 19.2; Bengals, 23.8. ... Let's go with the home team and the less offensive D.
Browns 24, Bengals 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Washington at Chicago
After posting 148 yards rushing in his first game with the Skins, Clinton Portis is averaging 68.5 in the past four games. But we see the Bears are giving up 120.0 per game. Book it, Dano.
Redskins 21, Bears 13 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Carolina at Philadelphia
First, let's not call this a rematch of the NFC Championship Game; there have been too many changes for both teams. Terrell Owens and Jevon Kearse tilt this matchup in Philly's favor.
Eagles 31, Panthers 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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San Francisco at N.Y. Jets
In 35 career games, Jets QB Chad Pennington has 31 TDs and zero INTs in the red zone. That goes a long way toward being 16-9 as the starter. And the Niners have only two picks in five games.
Jets 24, 49ers 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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San Diego at Atlanta
After a much-ballyhooed draft-day trade in 2001, this will be the first time Mike Vick and LaDainian Tomlinson are on the same field. Key stat: Falcons yielding an NFL-low 70.4 rush yards per game.
Falcons 21, Chargers 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Seattle at New England
The Pats' 16-game regular-season win streak is one behind the 1933-34 Bears' all-time record. But did you know it was a team from Boston -- the Redskins -- that ended Papa Bear's streak with a 10-0 W?
Seahawks 21, Patriots 14 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Houston at Tennessee
The last time Titans QB Steve McNair threw for 300 yards was Oct. 12, 2003, when he torched the Texans for a career-high 421. It also was the last time he had three TD passes in a game.
Titans 28, Texans 24 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Green Bay at Detroit
Watching the Packers' current crop of DBs makes longtime Cheeseheads ache for the likes of Steve Luke or, heaven help us, Tiger Greene. ... Is Dick Modzelewski calling the defenses again?
Lions 31, Packers 24 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Kansas City at Jacksonville
After getting off the schneid in Week 4, the Chiefs had to cool their heels during a bye week. Alas, K.C. is 10-5 after an off week. Can they slow Byron Leftwich (no picks in 57 passes at home)?
Chiefs 28, Jaguars 23 |
 
Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Denver at Oakland
The Broncos have won 14 of 18 against the Raiders under head coach Mike Shanahan, including a sweep last year. However, Oakland leads the all-time series 52-33-2. Make it 52-34-2.
Broncos 31, Raiders 27 |
 
Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Pittsburgh at Dallas
The last time the Steelers played in Big D? Nov. 28, 1991 -- when Ben Roethlisberger was 10 years old and fifth-year QB Vinny Testaverde was posting a 59.0 passer rating for the Yuccaneers.
Steelers 21, Cowboys 17 |
 
Sunday, 8:30 p.m.
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Minnesota at New Orleans
The Vike are allowing 383.8 ypg, which on the surface may seem like good news to Saints fans ... until you notice New Orleans is giving up 376.0. And both teams are 0-fer in takeaways/giveaways.
Vikings 35, Saints 24 |
 
Monday, 9 p.m.
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Tampa Bay at St. Louis
Both teams pulled off road upsets last week, but it was the Rams' improbable comeback against the top-ranked Seahawks D that raised eyebrows. And who knew Brian Griese is 3-2 in his last five starts?
Rams 24, Buccaneers 20 |
| Last week: 6-8 (43%). Overall: 41-33 (55%).
Bye: Cardinals, Colts, Giants, Ravens |
