2009 Week six

Predicted scores for 2009 week 6:

HOU 16
CIN 38 (-5)

Well, 38 points seems high to me, but I can see the Bengals covering the spread pretty easily.

DET 30
GNB 38 (-13.5)

Interesting...I've been saying all year that Detroit is much better than they were last year, and the Packers have been underperforming what I expected, so I could see this falling this way.

STL 14
JAC 34 (-10)

Another thrilling interconference matchup between a pair of teams with a combined 2-8 record.

BAL 28
MIN 34 (-3)

The Vikings have been slipping in the ratings a little as their defense has been softening. The Ravens offense has not been as productive as it was earlier in the season. Did people figure out that you just have to triple-cover Derrick Mason? I think Minnesota will win this one pretty handily for some reason.

NYG 23
NOR 34 (-3)

Well, this is going to be a humdinger. The Giants will have a more experienced and healthy WR corp, but the Saints have had a week to rest and prepare. Predictabot has the Saints rated higher on both offense and defense, but Eli Manning seems to have that ability to win that I just don't always feel with Brees.

CLE 13
PIT 26 (-14)

Cleveland is pathetic, but the Steelers and Browns always play rough and tumble. I think the Steelers winning but not covering the spread is pretty likely, especially with the loss of Aaron Smith.

CAR 26 (-3.5)
TAM 21

Will anyone not living in the South watch this one? I didn't think so. A combined 1-8.

KAN 17
WAS 16 (-6.5)

A tight one predicted here, but the Chiefs are...being picked to win? Well, only because the Redskins offense is averaging scoring 11 fewer points that their opponents have given up. Their offense is underperforming to the tune of a TD and a FG every game.

PHI 34 (-14)
OAK 14

Oh look, another blowout. McNabb gets another warmup game.

ARI 17
SEA 27 (-3)

A middle of the road game here, with two ~.500 teams, but Seattle gets the edge because of defense and the home field advantage.

TEN 13
NWE 38 (-9.5)

Yeah, well it might not be this bad...but it sure could be.

BUF 6
NYJ 28 (-9.5)

The Jets are reeling. Time to see if the rookie can rebound. Good thing they're playing the hapless Bills.

CHI 19
ATL 28 (-3)

Atlanta is enjoying a bounce from whacking the Niners, but these are another pair of teams I can't predict, myself.

DEN 28
SDG 16 (-4)

I oculd've seen this one predicted to be more of a difference, but the Denver offense hasn't exactly been setting any records. They're solidly winning with defense, but the Chargers have very little defense going on, an their offense hasn't been as good as the Denver defense has been.
I'd be A-OK with going with Denver on this one, but then...I was in favor of the Niners last week.