Picks in opposition to the unfold for each recreation

Nice information for bettors who like to zag when others zig, there may be an alarming quantity of consensus from FTW’s panel of specialists forward of Week 6.

Possibly it’s as a result of a few of these matchups are so lopsided. Possibly it’s due to the variety of quarterback accidents throughout the league. Both approach, all six specialists are aligned on wins for the Buccaneers, Bears, Texans and Steelers.

We’ll see whether or not or not that finally ends up being a kiss of demise, however we gained’t blame anybody who desires to fade these picks upfront. Within the meantime, solely two panelists are above .500 on the season regardless of sturdy week 5 performances from Cory Woodroof and Charles Curtis.

Let’s see if we are able to begin turning extra income in Week 6.

Better of luck to those that tail.

All odds by way of BetMGM

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers (Thursday evening)

Opening Line: 49ers -5

Blake Schuster: Seahawks +3.5

I are inclined to favor the factors on TNF already, however given how banged up the 49ers are, and the very fact this recreation is in Seattle, this was a simple name.

Prince Grimes: Seahawks +3.5

The 49ers are winless in opposition to groups not within the AFC East, which suggests completely nothing however I do assume it’s value taking the factors till they present some consistency.

Charles Curtis: 49ers -3.5

I do know bizarre issues occur on Thursdays, however I’d really feel in a different way if this was -4.5.

Cory Woodroof: Seahawks +3.5

Seattle’s protection could be somewhat banged up proper now, however I belief them to rebound after a troublesome Giants loss. The 49ers appear like they’re affected by a Tremendous Bowl hangover, particularly with out Christian McCaffrey.

Robert Zeglinski: Seahawks +3.5

How might I presumably belief the 49ers to blow an inferior opponent out proper now? Geno Smith is greater than ok to maintain a banged-up Seattle squad inside putting distance of a division rival.

Christian D’Andrea: 49ers -3.5

San Francisco typically recovers from early season slumps. Geno Smith typically loses to the Niners — he’s 0-3 in opposition to them all-time with a passer ranking greater than 10 factors decrease in opposition to his divisional rival than his Seattle common.

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

Opening Line: Jaguars -1

Blake Schuster: Bears -2

The Bears’ protection is completely legit and this rookie QB they’ve received won’t be too dangerous, both!

Prince Grimes: Bears -2

I hope the Jags loved all these yards they’d in opposition to the Colts, as a result of they gained’t get half that quantity on this recreation.

Charles Curtis: Bears -2

I assume? Feels just like the arrow is pointing up for Chicago.

Cory Woodroof: Bears -2

The Jaguars lastly received a win final week, however the Bears are gathering critical steam as Caleb Williams will get higher. Chicago takes care of enterprise.

Robert Zeglinski: Bears -2

Jacksonville received off the winless schneid, however the Bears have began choosing up steam and discovering their identification on each side of the ball. Choosing Chicago outright feels secure, even throughout the pond.

Christian D’Andrea: Bears -2

It’s London, however Jacksonville doesn’t play appreciably higher there. Chicago simply dismantled a matted group, and whereas the Jags are higher than the Panthers, it’s not by sufficient.

Inexperienced Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Opening Line: Packers -5

Blake Schuster: Packers -5

You understand what’s more durable than a West Coast group touring East for a midday kickoff? A West Coast group having to play at Lambeau Subject. Particularly when it looks as if nobody has a solution for Jayden Reed.

Prince Grimes: Packers -5

Choose your poision, Arizona. The Packers can beat them badly on the bottom or by means of the air.

Charles Curtis: Cardinals +5

The Packers are clearly the higher group, however I feel Kyler can cowl.

Cory Woodroof: Packers -5

The Cardinals stole one from the 49ers on Sunday, however the Packers are a extra full group.

Robert Zeglinski: Cardinals +5

Nearly two weeks till 49ersSl@yerK13 is up at midnight on a Monday on Name of Obligation servers once more.

Christian D’Andrea: Cardinals +5

Jordan Love hasn’t rounded into Toyotathon type but and the brand new Name of Obligation hasn’t come out but.

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts

Opening Line: Colts -1.5

Blake Schuster: Titans +1

A decide ’em feels proper for this one, however I’ll take my possibilities with a Titans group that will get a slight house enhance in opposition to a 62-year-old Joe Flacco.

Prince Grimes: Colts -1

Anthony Richardson’s capacity to make performs together with his legs will make the distinction on this one, assuming he performs.

Charles Curtis: Colts -1

Can Joe Flacco simply take over the offense completely? No? Effective.

Cory Woodroof: Titans +1

If Tennessee will get Jeffery Simmons again, he alone can wreck the Colts’ passing recreation. This one will come all the way down to the wire, however I’ll take the slight Titans upset.

Robert Zeglinski: Titans +1

Tennessee quietly has an elite protection and there are sufficient holes within the Indy protection to count on some sturdy numbers from Will Levis … even when he’ll doubtless have a doofus turnover or two.

Christian D’Andrea: Titans +1

Tennessee is coming off a bye week and we don’t know who’ll be taking part in quarterback for the Colts but — simply that he’ll need to face a high 5 Titans protection.

New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans

Opening Line: Texans -5.5

Blake Schuster: Texans -7

It could be essentially the most Patriots-Texans factor ever for a high-flying Houston group to get completely labored by a rookie Pats QB making his first begin. However that’s not taking place this week.

Prince Grimes: Texans -7

The Pats haven’t scored greater than 13 factors over their final three video games.

Charles Curtis: Texans -7

Godspeed, Drake Maye.

Cory Woodroof: Texans -7

I don’t know why the Patriots selected this of all weeks to place Drake Maye within the lineup. Houston will revenue.

Robert Zeglinski: Texans -7

Ideas and prayers to Drake Maye in essentially the most lopsided rookie QB debut on paper that I can keep in mind.

Christian D’Andrea: Texans -7

The league’s worst pass-blocking offensive line in opposition to the league’s high pressure-generating defensive entrance. Drake Maye, you’re taking part in this recreation on onerous mode.

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Opening Line: Saints -1.5

Blake Schuster: Buccaneers 3.5

I do know he’s not beginning over Spencer Rattler this week, however did y’all see Jake Haener final Monday? I legitimately thought Chris Jones was going to snap him in half and, judging from the best way he was working after every snap, so did Haener.

Prince Grimes: Buccaneers -3.5

Did I hear rookie backup quarterback?

Charles Curtis: Buccaneers -3.5

Spencer Rattler is mildly intriguing, however … nah.

Cory Woodroof: Buccaneers -3.5

The Tampa Bay protection rebounding in opposition to a rookie quarterback sounds proper if Spencer Rattler certainly will get the beginning for New Orleans.

Robert Zeglinski: Buccaneers -3.5

The Saints are falling again to mediocre Earth, and now they gained’t have Derek Carr for some time. I just like the Buccaneers’ possibilities in a top-heavy NFC, and contenders don’t lose these sorts of video games.

Christian D’Andrea: Buccaneers -3.5

Sean Payton was nice at game-planning round a backup quarterback. I’m undecided Dennis Allen has the identical expertise. However, hey, Spencer Rattler might be enjoyable!

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns

Opening Line: Eagles -3

Blake Schuster: Browns +8.5

Wow I hate this line. The vibes in Philly aren’t practically as dangerous as they’re in Cleveland, however they could be come Monday.

Prince Grimes: Eagles -8.5

The Browns appear extremely banged up and the Eagles are lastly getting wholesome. I can’t consider I’m laying this many factors with Philly, however have you ever seen Deshaun Watson this yr?

Charles Curtis: Eagles -8.5

Can’t guess on the Browns now. Vibes are horrible.

Cory Woodroof: Eagles -8.5

If Philadelphia loses this recreation, the Eagles have to have a critical discuss concerning the state of the franchise.

Robert Zeglinski: Eagles -8.5

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert are all doubtless making their return. Deshaun Watson, as soon as accused by greater than 20 ladies of sexual misconduct and the NFL’s present worst QB, nonetheless performs for Cleveland.

Christian D’Andrea: Browns +8.5

I’ve so little religion in Cleveland’s offense. However its protection stays viable and Myles Garrett is PISSED. You wish to be round that man when he’s indignant???

Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Commanders

Opening Line: Ravens -8.5

Blake Schuster: Ravens -6.5

We’re about to seek out out what occurs when a protection takes away Jayden Daniels’ capacity to create time for himself outdoors of the pocket.

Prince Grimes: Ravens -6.5

I feel the Ravens are very a lot Tremendous Bowl contenders. I feel the Commanders are very a lot not.

Charles Curtis: Commanders +6.5

The Ravens D is legit, however so is Jayden Daniels.

Cory Woodroof: Ravens -6.5

The Commanders will get their “okay, how sustainable is that this?” second this week in opposition to a Ravens group that might win a Tremendous Bowl this yr.

Robert Zeglinski: Ravens -6.5

Baltimore’s cross protection is regarding, but it surely does have the most effective speeding protection within the NFL. That ought to be sufficient to restrict Jayden Daniels from making his trademark fireworks of late.

Christian D’Andrea: Commanders +6.5

This isn’t the Baltimore protection of outdated. Jayden Daniels might not proceed to feast, however he ought to eat sufficient to sate himself on the street.

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Opening Line: Chargers -3

Blake Schuster: Broncos +3

Oh my god the Broncos have a three-game win streak. Did anybody else understand this? Is that authorized?

Prince Grimes: Broncos +3

I’m using the Chargers to win this recreation, however I can’t confidently lay a area objective in opposition to this Broncos protection.

Charles Curtis: Broncos +3

We’re underrating Denver’s protection right here.

Cory Woodroof: Chargers -3

Denver is way more aggressive than you’d count on them to be, however Jesse Minter is aware of mess with quarterbacks like Bo Nix from his time at Michigan. Anticipating Los Angeles to come back by means of right here.

Robert Zeglinski: Broncos +3

Justin Herbert might be nonetheless somewhat hobbled and the Chargers don’t have the offensive horses in opposition to a formidable Denver protection on the street.

Christian D’Andrea: Broncos +3

Two nice defenses attempting to buttress shallow receiving corps. I hate backing Bo Nix, however Sean Payton appears to have discovered a option to make his low-risk passing assault work and, nicely, they’re taking part in at elevation so give me the factors.

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Opening Line: Steelers -1

Blake Schuster: Steelers -3

Mike Tomlin lives for these sort of defensive matchups. Hammer the below.

Prince Grimes: Steelers -3

Pittsburgh suffered a humbling loss to Dallas final week, however the vibes in Vegas are terrible proper now.

Charles Curtis: Steelers -3

Aidan O’Connell gained’t assist.

Cory Woodroof: Steelers -3

Pittsburgh wins on a area objective, and the Steelers hold the nice instances rolling with Justin Fields.

Robert Zeglinski: Steelers -3

Over/Beneath 150 speeding yards between Justin Fields and Najee Harris?

Christian D’Andrea: Steelers -3

Whomever the Raiders have quarterback is gonna have a really dangerous day in opposition to TJ Watt.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions

Opening Line: Cowboys -1

Blake Schuster: Cowboys +3

That is simply the sort of Dallas win that offers Cowboys followers approach an excessive amount of hope earlier than December lastly crushes them for good.

Prince Grimes: Lions -3

I simply assume the Lions are going to run the ball by means of Dallas’ face over and time and again.

Charles Curtis: Lions -3

The Cowboys are mid.

Cory Woodroof: Lions -3

The Cowboys received away with one on Sunday, however these line of defense accidents will come up in opposition to an excellent Lions group that may transfer the ball at will.

Robert Zeglinski: Lions -3

Detroit can rating on anyone and the costly Cowboys are no person.

Christian D’Andrea: Lions -3

Dak Prescott confirmed up when the Cowboys wanted him most in Week 5, however that was to dig Dallas out of a gap of his personal making. Now he will get to face a equally fearsome cross rush and an really competent offense.

Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Opening Line: Falcons -3.5

Blake Schuster: Falcons -6

I’m not studying an excessive amount of into something that occurred final Thursday evening. Besides that it gave a superior Atlanta group just a few additional days to prep for a really mid Panthers group.

Prince Grimes: Panthers +6

Misplaced in all the joy of Kirk Cousins feasting on Tampa final week was how dangerous Atlanta’s personal protection was and is.

Charles Curtis: Falcons -6

OK, advantageous. Atlanta is a fairly good soccer group. I’m in.

Cory Woodroof: Falcons -6

Usually, I’d be horrified of the Falcons taking over a division lure recreation in opposition to a Panthers group with nothing to lose. Nevertheless, the final month has taught me to doubt this soccer group at my very own peril (which, once more, could be very excessive being that I’ve been a fan for 20 years). I’ll sheepishly take Atlanta to win this, even when it’s not a blowout.

Robert Zeglinski: Falcons -6

Andy Dalton has pale again right into a journeyman pumpkin and the Carolina protection is in tatters with accidents. As soon as once more, contenders just like the Falcons don’t lose these sorts of video games.

Christian D’Andrea: Panthers +6

In actual life I’m not touching this recreation. Atlanta’s on the point of a lure and misplaced to Bryce Younger in Charlotte final yr. However Carolina is butt, so…

New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday Night time)

Opening Line: Bengals -5.5

Blake Schuster: Bengals -3.5

That sound you hear is Ja’Marr Chase licking his chops.

Prince Grimes: Bengals -3.5

I actually don’t have any clue what to do with this recreation, however the Giants pulling off what I might contemplate to be large upsets two weeks in a row is a international idea to me. So I’ll take the Bengals.

Charles Curtis: Giants +3.5

Malik Nabers can cowl this single-handedly.

Cory Woodroof: Bengals -3.5

The Bengals are higher than their report. The Giants aren’t nearly as good as their report. This settles itself on the sector.

Robert Zeglinski: Bengals -3.5

The Giants are enjoyable and scrappy and all … in moments. Joe Burrow, even in a tough Cincy begin, is taking part in just like the league’s most interesting signal-caller in a profession season. He’ll hold the Bengals from falling into the abyss.

Christian D’Andrea: Bengals -3.5

Cincinnati’s gotta get critical and Lou Anarumo must show his protection can rally. Oh look, right here comes Daniel Jones.

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Payments (Monday Night time)

Opening Line: Jets -1.5

Blake Schuster: Payments -2.5

Does anybody be ok with the Jets’ teaching change besides Woody Johnson? No? Cool. Give me the Payments.

Prince Grimes: Payments -2.5

Each QBs are banged up, however one is banged up and 40 years outdated.

Charles Curtis: Payments -2.5

I do know, week after a training change often means good issues, however this one feels totally different.

Cory Woodroof: Jets +2.5

The Jets firing Robert Saleh will make this a good weirder season than you’d count on within the Meadowlands. They pull off the upset over a Payments group beginning to come again all the way down to Earth.

Robert Zeglinski: Payments -2.5

Who does Aaron Rodgers throw below the bus this week when New York converts 20 % of its third downs on offense whereas he throws two dispiriting picks? Nathaniel Hackett, you’re on discover, buddy!

Christian D’Andrea: Jets +2.5

Aaron Rodgers finds an additional gear when most irritated. Now he’s gotta reply to accusations he compelled Robert Saleh out whereas going through a Payments group whose lack of expertise is lastly catching as much as it.