Chicago (+7.5) over GREEN BAY – Thursday night games are typically ugly, and this one should be no exception. Packers 24, Bears 17
NEW YORK GIANTS (-3) over Los Angeles – As predicted in this space a week ago, Odell Beckham went for 200 yards and 2 TD’s since I traded him. You’re welcome, Giants fans. Giants 28, Rams 20
PHILADELPHIA (+2.5) over Minnesota – Two straight NFL weekends that I was unable to drink beer due to dental surgery, two straight Eagles losses. Coincidence? I received medical clearance to drink again and will pound a few Miller Lites on Sunday, so I guess we’ll see. Eagles 23, Vikings 21
KANSAS CITY (-6.5) over New Orleans – The Chiefs are always great at Arrowhead, and the Saints are historically bad outside of the Superdome. Chiefs 22, Saints 14
Washington (+1.5) over DETROIT – Maybe it was more about the Eagles’ porous offensive line, but Washington’s pass rush looks great. Gut play on my part here. Redskins 25, Lions 22
CINCINNATI (-10) over Cleveland – After being manhandled by the Cowboys and Patriots in consecutive weeks, versus the Browns at home should be just what the doctor ordered. Bengals 33, Browns 6
Buffalo (-3) over MIAMI – Don’t let last week’s Miami upset fool you, this team is still hot garbage. Buffalo, on the other hand, has won their last four games by double digits. Bills 31, Dolphins 19
Oakland (+1) over JACKSONVILLE – I dropped the Raiders defense this week, so I’m sure they’ll play like the ’85 Bears. Raiders 26, Jaguars 24
TENNESSEE (-2.5) over Indianapolis – The Chargers thought the Colts choked badly on Sunday night, blowing a 14-point lead in the last three minutes. Titans 23, Colts 20
Baltimore (+1) over NEW YORK JETS – Geno Smith to the rescue? In a word…no. Ravens 20, Jets 19
ATLANTA (-6.5) over San Diego – San Diego has led by at least 8 points in all four of their losses. Does that mean they’re better than we think? Falcons 27, Chargers 15
Tampa Bay (-2) over SAN FRANCISCO – Colin Kaepernick has to take a knee during the National Anthem since he won’t get to do it in victory formation as the clock hits zero. Buccaneers 23, 49ers 17
New England (-7) over PITTSBURGH – This could have been an AFC Championship Game preview if not for Big Ben’s meniscus injury. Not confident in Landry Jones at all. Patriots 37, Steelers 16
Seattle (+2) over ARIZONA – Total hunch on my part, but I feel like the Seahawks being pushed to the limit at home by the Falcons was a measuring stick. Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20
DENVER (-7.5) over Houston – Can we stop giving John Elway credit for being a genius for not re-signing Brock Osweiler? The Broncos tried to bring Brock back, he chose to go to Houston. That’s more “bullet dodged” than “genius.” Broncos 35, Texans 17
Bye: Carolina, Dallas
Week 6: 11-4 Straight up; 9-6 Against the spread
2016 Season: 55-37; 43-49
NEW YORK GIANTS (-3) over Los Angeles – As predicted in this space a week ago, Odell Beckham went for 200 yards and 2 TD’s since I traded him. You’re welcome, Giants fans. Giants 28, Rams 20
PHILADELPHIA (+2.5) over Minnesota – Two straight NFL weekends that I was unable to drink beer due to dental surgery, two straight Eagles losses. Coincidence? I received medical clearance to drink again and will pound a few Miller Lites on Sunday, so I guess we’ll see. Eagles 23, Vikings 21
KANSAS CITY (-6.5) over New Orleans – The Chiefs are always great at Arrowhead, and the Saints are historically bad outside of the Superdome. Chiefs 22, Saints 14
Washington (+1.5) over DETROIT – Maybe it was more about the Eagles’ porous offensive line, but Washington’s pass rush looks great. Gut play on my part here. Redskins 25, Lions 22
CINCINNATI (-10) over Cleveland – After being manhandled by the Cowboys and Patriots in consecutive weeks, versus the Browns at home should be just what the doctor ordered. Bengals 33, Browns 6
Buffalo (-3) over MIAMI – Don’t let last week’s Miami upset fool you, this team is still hot garbage. Buffalo, on the other hand, has won their last four games by double digits. Bills 31, Dolphins 19
Oakland (+1) over JACKSONVILLE – I dropped the Raiders defense this week, so I’m sure they’ll play like the ’85 Bears. Raiders 26, Jaguars 24
TENNESSEE (-2.5) over Indianapolis – The Chargers thought the Colts choked badly on Sunday night, blowing a 14-point lead in the last three minutes. Titans 23, Colts 20
Baltimore (+1) over NEW YORK JETS – Geno Smith to the rescue? In a word…no. Ravens 20, Jets 19
ATLANTA (-6.5) over San Diego – San Diego has led by at least 8 points in all four of their losses. Does that mean they’re better than we think? Falcons 27, Chargers 15
Tampa Bay (-2) over SAN FRANCISCO – Colin Kaepernick has to take a knee during the National Anthem since he won’t get to do it in victory formation as the clock hits zero. Buccaneers 23, 49ers 17
New England (-7) over PITTSBURGH – This could have been an AFC Championship Game preview if not for Big Ben’s meniscus injury. Not confident in Landry Jones at all. Patriots 37, Steelers 16
Seattle (+2) over ARIZONA – Total hunch on my part, but I feel like the Seahawks being pushed to the limit at home by the Falcons was a measuring stick. Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20
DENVER (-7.5) over Houston – Can we stop giving John Elway credit for being a genius for not re-signing Brock Osweiler? The Broncos tried to bring Brock back, he chose to go to Houston. That’s more “bullet dodged” than “genius.” Broncos 35, Texans 17
Bye: Carolina, Dallas
Week 6: 11-4 Straight up; 9-6 Against the spread
2016 Season: 55-37; 43-49