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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NFL Week 6 Early Games
All times Eastern
Week 5 Results: Rick: 9-5; Flip: 11-3
Thursday, October 9
Philadelphia Eagles (-7, 40.5) at New York Giants 8:15 pm - Coming off their first home loss since a Monday night, 22-21, defeat by Atlanta on September 16 of last year, it’s been even longer - 12/31/23 and 1/7/24 - since the Eagles lost two games in a row, so the odds are working against the Giants here. Philly won both contests last season, 28-3 and 20-13, the last game a season ender in which the Eagles sat a number of starters, including QB Jalen Hurts.
Last Sunday’s 21-17 loss to Denver was understandable. The Broncos had a solid defensive game plan, holding Saquon Barkley to just 30 yards.
Despite the loss, the reality is that the Giants don’t have nearly the defensive prowess of the Broncos. The Eagles should get back on track.
Coin Flip: Philadelphia
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Eagles 27 Giants 13
Denver Broncos (-7, 43.5) vs New York Jets (Tottenham, London) 9:30 am - Following last week’s one-sided, 37-22, home loss to the Cowboys, the Jets are now the only team in the NFL without a win this season. That’s not going to go well against Denver, which ranks second in points allowed (84 though 5 games) and now have their offense in gear.
The Jets can’t score much against average defenses. It’s not likely they’ll find the end zone often against Denver.
Coin Flip: Denver
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Broncos 34 Jets 13
The only wins the Rams have this season are against AFC foes - Houston, Tennessee, Indianapolis - and only the Tennessee game was on the road. Something about this match-up doesn’t seem quite right. Going with the Ravens because they can’t be 1-5, can they?
Coin Flip: Los Angeles Rams
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Ravens 23 Rams 20
A win here assures them of being at worst, 3-5-1 with eight weeks left to the season, reasonably in good shape. Dad Prescott is playing lights out. With a little defense, the Cowboys could win this by three scores or more.
Coin Flip: Carolina
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cowboys 34 Panthers 13
Coin Flip: Indianapolis
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Colts 38 Cardinals 17
This game will revolve around each team’s ability to handle emotions; the Jags trying to not suffer a letdown and the Seahawks attempting to shrug off a tough, 38-35, home loss to Tampa Bay. Add in the West-East travel by Seattle for extra stress. Currently, the Jaguars seem more focused and have rediscovered a winning attitude and the home crowd loves it.
Coin Flip: Jacksonville
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Jaguars 24 Seahawks 21
Think the Chargers are discouraged after losing two straight, 21-18 at the Giants, and, 27-10, vs. Washington? Think again. San Diego has too much talent to lose this game. Miami’s an easy mark for Justin Herbert and one of the best defenses in the league.
Coin Flip: Los Angeles Chargers
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Chargers 30 Dolphins 16
New England’s Drake Maye (2nd in completion %, 73.9%; 5th in passing yards, 1,261) is maturing into one of the better NFL QBs and the New Orleans defense is about as solid as small curd cottage cheese, so no wonder the Vegas guys have the Pats as road favorites.
Coin Flip: New Orleans
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Patriots 26 Saints 10
Cleveland hasn’t scored more than 17 points in any game this season.
Coin Flip: Pittsburgh
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Steelers 27 Browns 10
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