Man, that 17-14 gut punch from the Denver Broncos? Yeah, that’s still raw for every 12 out there. While Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin over at CBS Sports are busy making their Week 6 picks, that score is the only thing I can think about right now.
That Denver Score Hurts
A 17-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. Just three points, man. Three points. You know that one stings deep, especially when you’re watching every single snap. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you’re looking at a final score like that and just wondering what could have been. We went into that game with hope, and coming out with a 17-14 loss to Denver? It’s the kind of result that leaves you replaying every moment in your head.
The Experts Are Eyeing Other Matchups
While our hearts are still recovering from Sunday, the rest of the league is rolling on, and these “experts” have some thoughts on other Week 6 matchups. Dajani and Dubin are breaking down some of the biggest games, and it’s interesting to see how they’re approaching things.
First up, they’re looking at the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars game across the pond in London. Dajani is riding with the Texans +3, even predicting an upset with a 21-18 final. He’s got a point about the Jaguars not being perfect, especially with their red zone struggles last week against a short-handed Philadelphia Eagles team. Jacksonville went 0-3 in the red zone and failed to score any points from the one-yard line twice. Dajani likes the Texans’ momentum after their first win of the season against the Tennessee Titans. He’s also high on DeMeco Ryans calling defensive plays again and C.J. Stroud’s actual good football, tying for the most 20-yard completions in the NFL this season with 21. Plus, Houston’s got a solid record of 14-2 SU and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 divisional games away from home.
Dubin, however, is all in on the Jaguars -3, forecasting a 24-20 win for Jacksonville. He thinks the Jags having already been in London for a week gives them a real advantage. He agrees Jacksonville has established itself as one of the best teams in the AFC, with an efficient and explosive offense and a good-looking defense. Dubin isn’t sold on the Texans, pointing out their only win was against a “barely functional” Tennessee team, and notes their defense has disappointed while their run game is non-existent.
Beyond those picks, Week 6 also features Caleb Williams possibly returning to the lineup for the Chicago Bears against the Atlanta Falcons after missing three games with a hamstring injury. And in another NFC matchup, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers are set for Sunday night football. The Washington Commanders also have to get their act together against the 49ers after that embarrassing tie with the New York Giants, with Dan Quinn needing to get his team refocused after they “completely forgot about the clock in overtime.”
It’s Week 6, and every game counts. For us 12s, even with the sting of that Broncos game, we’re already looking forward to seeing how our Hawks bounce back. It’s a long season, and you know we’ll be watching every step of the way.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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