UTTQ Predictions: Week 6

These picks are starting to get tedious, but we will keep on going, no matter what it takes. This week, with another odd slate of games, we are both picking the Monday Nighter again.

SAN FRANCISCO 31, DETROIT 20
This is one of the games of the week. Six weeks ago this game would probably have been a meaningless bout, but now it could be one for the ages. The 49ers have been consistent and tough against pretty good opponents, while the Lions, albeit undefeated, have struggled early against mediocre teams. This would be a trap game for the Lions anyway, coming off a short week and epic win on Monday against Chicago. The Niners will give Detroit their first loss of the year.

ST. LOUIS 13, GREEN BAY 48
A matchup of the best team in the league versus the worst. The only question will be when will Matt Flynn come into the game?

CAROLINA 27, ATLANTA 20
One of the most important games for Atlanta all season. The Falcons shouldn't take the Panthers, who came within a touchdown of the Saints last week, too lightly. Cam Newton has been phenomenal, and his rainbow passes, although unrefined and inaccurate sometimes, are a thing of beauty. If this kid improves on his accuracy, he could be great. Getting a win against Atlanta would definitely be a stepping stone.

INDIANAPOLIS 17, CINCINNATI 23
With Peyton Manning, chalk this up as an easy win for Indy. But with the Colts' season already down the tubes (yes, I'm officially writing them off), look for Cincinnati to extract some firepower from their slowly improving offense. The Bengals have been rejuvenated from the presence of Andy Dalton and his slew of young playmakers, but make no mistake, this team can also be completely inconsistent.

BUFFALO 28, NEW YORK GIANTS 21
An interesting nostalgic matchup that will test the true strength of both franchises. Was the Giants loss to the Seahawks simply a fluke? Are the Bills for real? Some may say both are true, but the results of this contest will surely show which franchise makes it to the postseason. I think that both teams are inconsistent, but the Bills have momentum on their side (or at least, moreso than the Giants).

JACKSONVILLE 20, PITTSBURGH 37
Pittsburgh seems to be finally getting into it's groove, and that could only be Jacksonville's worst nightmare. After having a big day against Tennessee, Ben Roethlisberger should have a fine time against Jacksonville's D, and the Pittsburgh defense should have fun pressuring new quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Perhaps a sound defeat by one of the NFL's elite teams will finally send Jack Del Rio packing.

MIAMI 17, NEW YORK JETS 26
Both of these teams have been particularly underwhelming thus far, but the Jets have much more upside than the 0-4 Dolphins. Miami has been terrible this season, while New York has been a sort of frustratingly inept squad. With Chad Henne gone (and possibly Brandon Marshall too), expect the Jets D to take full advantage of this continuous shifting Miami offense.