Week 6 - Return to Unpredictably

In Week 5, everything seemed very normal. I didn't even have to think twice about any of the games. I still only went 8-6. I think it's time for me to start being a little more crazy in the picks. One could also say that as the season progresses, and I lose track of more of these teams from not watching football, that could also lead to my poor picking. Oh well, let's try it out:

Manwich Matchup of the Week:
Seattle @ New England-
That's right, I still think this is the best game of the week, despite Seattle just collapsing last week against the Rams. The Patriots have a million positive things going for them- the best team, defending champs, a new stud RB, the longest winning streak of all time. What happens when you get them in a shootout though? The Pats probably win. BUT, I think the Seahawks will be steaming mad after last week's debacle, and that's enough for me to begin the point in the season when I start picking against the Patriots for almost no reason.
Pick: Seattle

Upset of the Week:
Houston @ Tennessee-
Everyone thinks Tennessee is fine just because they ripped up a pathetic Green Bay team. Will guess what? The Houston Texans don't quit! They forced OT against Minnesota! And don't even get me started about the other tough teams the Texans have played (San Diego & Detroit- SEE BELOW). The Texans are for real, and this game will put them on the map.
Pick: Houston

Miami @ Buffalo-
Tune in to this week's epic Toilet Bowl showdown! The battle of the only 2 winless teams! Miami K Olindo Mare got injured last week, and the Miami kick returner ended up kicking a field goal, an extra point, and a kickoff. He also tackled the returner! It's too bad this may be the highlight for the team for the season... since I think the Dolphins are using a 3rd-string QB, a 4th-string RB, a 5th-string RT, and a 6th-string waterboy.
Pick: Buffalo

San Diego @ Atlanta-
I almost made this the Manwich matchup of the week. You read that right. Vick, battling the team that traded him away, for other draft picks (Tomlinson & Brees) and a WR (T. Dwight). Fantastic storyline AND San Diego is actually good this year! San Diego already has 3 wins. I just don't think I have the balls to jump on the bandwagon this week, but if they win, I've got dibs on one of the seats next week.
Pick: Atlanta

Washington @ Chicago-
It's amazing how quickly the media can turn on Joe Gibbs when he only has 1 win.
Pick: Washington

Cincinnati @ Cleveland-
What are the odds of the Browns losing to (2) first-year starters in back-to-back weeks? I hope they are low.
Pick: Cleveland

Green Bay @ Detroit-
So, does everyone realize now, that if you Green Bay gets behind, they can't catch up? And does everyone realize that their defense is one of the worst? And does everyone realize that Ahman Green is intent on trying extra hard for yardage, so he fumbles at least once a game? Good, I'm glad we got that straight. AND- the Lions are for real.
Pick: Detroit

Kansas City @ Jacksonville-
Another great game. I'm not sure what to make of Jacksonville's D after getting shredded by San Diego last week. I think with 2 weeks to prepare, Vermeil should have his guys ready to begin a long road back to .500.
Pick: Kansas City

San Fran @ NY Jets-
I just don't believe in the 49ers. The Jets are barely winning, but in the words of Coach Edwards, "That's why you play the games! To win!" Thanks coach for clearing that up.
Pick: NY Jets

Carolina @ Philadelphia-
This Panther team really is the 1999 Atlanta Falcons, losing 1-2 players every week due to injury. This week, they welcome back RB S.Davis, after losing RB D. Foster for 6-10 weeks.
Pick: Philadelphia

Pittsburgh @ Dallas-
This is another game that is very interesting. Can the Rookie Redhawk Roethlisberger pull out 4 in a row???
Pick: Pittsburgh

Denver @ Oakland-
Am I the only one who really could care less about whether Jerry Rice gets a catch, whether he's benched, or whether he's traded? Seriously, Jerry Rice is like 42 years old and about 5 years past his prime. The coaches are right to bench the guy- that UNC point guard from '96 (R. Curry) is a lot better right now. Rice will still be the greatest WR of all time, but he's just too old right now.
Pick: Denver

Minnesota @ New Orleans-
It will be another exciting, high scoring shootout in a dome for the Vikings. This game will have high ratings Sunday night due to the large amount of fantasy players involved.
Pick: Minnesota

Tampa Bay @ St. Louis-
I bet ABC would love to get rid of this stinker of a game. At least Tampa won a game last week. Also, Coach Martz always makes the game close whether he has a big lead, or needs to make a big comeback.
Pick: St. Louis

Last Week: 8-6
Season: 47-27
Manwich Matchup: 2-3 (thank you Titans for spanking the Packers)
Upset Special: 3-2 (I guess doubling down on the Cardinals was a bad idea)