play0:55Why Kimberley A. Martin is glad Eagles’ stars had a meetingKimberley A. Martin highlights the issues Eagles need to fix ahead of their matchup vs. the Giants.
play1:24Jeremy Fowler: Panic meter is rising for the RavensJeremy Fowler joins “The Rich Eisen Show” to discuss the Ravens’ 1-4 start and how their season is slipping away.
play2:27Why Mike Clay is low on Cardinals RB Michael CarterMike Clay details why he is low on Cardinals RB Michael Carter and advises fantasy mangers to avoid starting him if possible.
play2:06Kurt Warner: Dillon Gabriel didn’t look overwhelmedKurt Warner evaluates Dillon Gabriel’s performance for the Browns in Week 5 and what it means with Shedeur Sanders also in the QB room.
play1:32Why Mike Clay is upgrading Titans and Chiefs WRs in Week 6Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp, and Field Yates discuss why the receivers on the Titans and Chiefs have prime matchups in Week 6.
play1:24Rich Eisen wonders if Joe Flacco will instantly start for the BengalsRich Eisen discusses when Joe Flacco will be ready to start at quarterback for the Bengals.
Why Kimberley A. Martin is glad Eagles’ stars had a meetingKimberley A. Martin highlights the issues Eagles need to fix ahead of their matchup vs. the Giants.
Jeremy Fowler: Panic meter is rising for the RavensJeremy Fowler joins “The Rich Eisen Show” to discuss the Ravens’ 1-4 start and how their season is slipping away.
Jeremy Fowler joins “The Rich Eisen Show” to discuss the Ravens’ 1-4 start and how their season is slipping away.
Why Mike Clay is low on Cardinals RB Michael CarterMike Clay details why he is low on Cardinals RB Michael Carter and advises fantasy mangers to avoid starting him if possible.
Mike Clay details why he is low on Cardinals RB Michael Carter and advises fantasy mangers to avoid starting him if possible.
Kurt Warner: Dillon Gabriel didn’t look overwhelmedKurt Warner evaluates Dillon Gabriel’s performance for the Browns in Week 5 and what it means with Shedeur Sanders also in the QB room.
Kurt Warner evaluates Dillon Gabriel’s performance for the Browns in Week 5 and what it means with Shedeur Sanders also in the QB room.
Why Mike Clay is upgrading Titans and Chiefs WRs in Week 6Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp, and Field Yates discuss why the receivers on the Titans and Chiefs have prime matchups in Week 6.
Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp, and Field Yates discuss why the receivers on the Titans and Chiefs have prime matchups in Week 6.
Rich Eisen wonders if Joe Flacco will instantly start for the BengalsRich Eisen discusses when Joe Flacco will be ready to start at quarterback for the Bengals.
After a 206-yard rushing game last week, Panthers RB Rico Dowdle will look to have a repeat performance against the Cowboys, his former team. The Bucs will host the 49ers for a showdown between 4-1 teams. And the Lions visit the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium for the second time in three seasons.
Let’s get into the full Week 6 slate, which culminates with a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader between the Bills and Falcons (on ESPN) and the Bears at Commanders (on ABC). (Game times are Sunday unless otherwise noted.)
Jump to a matchup: NYJ-DEN | LAR-BAL | SEA-JAX ARI-IND | LAC-MIA | DAL-CAR CLE-PIT | NE-NO | TEN-LV SF-TB | CIN-GB | DET-KC BUF-ATL | CHI-WSH
What we’re hearing on the Jets: DT Quinnen Williams said it best: “We’re 0-5 and the defense has been the problem, the reason why we’re 0-5.” The Jets have zero takeaways and only three sacks in the past four games. Pass rush was an emphasis in practice this week, but a breakout against the Broncos won’t be easy. They have allowed only five sacks this season. — Rich Cimini
Stat to know: Broncos QB Bo Nix was held to only 60 passing yards in last season’s 10-9 win over the Jets, the only time in his career that he has been held under 130 passing yards. — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: Jets RB Breece Hall will be held to one or fewer receptions. The Jets throw to their running back 26% of the time, fourth most of any team. But the Broncos’ man-heavy defense allows a lower rate of targets to running backs (12%) than any other team. — Walder
Fantasy nugget: Jets QB Justin Fields finished with 25.9 fantasy points in Week 5. However, he faces a Broncos defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points and rushing yards per game to QBs this season. Fantasy managers should consider pivoting to a streamer this week. See Week 6 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Teams favored by at least four points in international games are 16-9 ATS and 19-6 outright. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Broncos 31, Jets 6 Moody’s pick: Broncos 30, Jets 17 Walder’s pick: Broncos 22, Jets 12 FPI prediction: DEN, 70.8% (by an average of 8.3 points)
Matchup must-reads: Jets vow to keep battling despite being NFL’s lone winless team … How the Broncos, Elway built an NFL general manager tree
What we’re hearing on the Rams: Through five weeks, Rams QB Matthew Stafford leads the league with 1,503 passing yards and is only 50 yards away from passing Dan Marino (61,361) for the ninth-most passing yards in NFL history. The Ravens have allowed 177 points this season, the most over a five-game span in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. Baltimore is also allowing an average of 262.6 passing yards per game, the second-worst mark in the NFL. — Sarah Barshop
Stat to know: The Ravens were outscored by 17-plus points in each of their past two games. They have never lost three straight games by at least three scores in franchise history. — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: The Rams will complete multiple 40-plus-yard passes. Through five weeks, the Rams have the highest air yards per attempt in the league at 8.5, and Baltimore’s defense is allowing 8.0 air yards per target (fourth most). Although I think the Ravens’ defense will eventually figure it out, the best bet for now is that it will continue to struggle in the short term. — Walder
Why Kimberley A. Martin is glad Eagles’ stars had a meeting
Kimberley A. Martin highlights the issues Eagles need to fix ahead of their matchup vs. the Giants.
Fantasy nugget: The Ravens’ defense has been decimated by injuries, which has led Baltimore to allow the second-most fantasy points per game to QBs. Stafford has scored at least 25 fantasy points in back-to-back games, and with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams as his top two receivers, he should deliver another exceptional performance against Baltimore. See Week 6 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Rams are 8-1 ATS as road favorites since 2022 and 5-0 ATS since the start of last season. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Rams 23, Ravens 20 Moody’s pick: Rams 31, Ravens 16 Walder’s pick: Rams 30, Ravens 14 FPI prediction: LAR, 58.7% (by an average of 3.3 points)
Matchup must-reads: After several missed kicks, the pressure is on Rams kicking unit … Bateman says 1-4 Ravens ‘deserve all the criticism’ … The AFC North QB landscape is not what it was to start the season: What’s going on?
Bold prediction: The Seahawks unleash QB Sam Darnold and have him throw 40 pass attempts. Yes, even against a Jaguars defense that ranks third in EPA per dropback allowed. The Seahawks have been so much more efficient passing than running this season (.28 EPA per play to minus-0.07) and need to lean more on that part of their game. Plus, the Jaguars have a new CB in Greg Newsome II, who might still be getting used to the defense. — Walder
Fantasy nugget: Against the Chiefs, WR/CB Travis Hunter had a season high in offensive snaps and also posted a career high in receiving yards for the second straight game. The Seahawks’ secondary is a middle-of-the-pack unit and just allowed Bucs rookie WR Emeka Egbuka to score 31.3 fantasy points against them. Hunter could have a breakout performance. See Week 6 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Seahawks have won eight straight road games outright. They are 9-1 under Macdonald over the past two seasons. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Seahawks 17, Jaguars 16 Moody’s pick: Jaguars 27, Seahawks 24 Walder’s pick: Seahawks 30, Jaguars 24 FPI prediction: JAX, 50.2% (by an average of 0.1 points)
Matchup must-reads: Seahawks QB Darnold proved potential in Week 5 loss … Jaguars LB Lloyd is flourishing in new defense … Jaguars get Newsome, ship Campbell to Browns
Stat to know: Jones leads the NFL in QBR outside the pocket when pressured and on third down. He is second in Total QBR this season (79.6), behind Seahawks QB Sam Darnold. — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: The Colts will average under 4.0 yards per carry. They are facing a Cardinals defense that has allowed the lowest EPA per designed carry this season, and that could put a real strain on the run-heavy Colts offense. — Walder
Jeremy Fowler: Panic meter is rising for the Ravens
Fantasy nugget: Harrison has accumulated 15 targets and 32.4 fantasy points over his past two games, and Indianapolis’ defense has allowed the second-most receptions and fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Harrison will be motivated to shine on the road against his Hall of Fame father’s former team. See Week 6 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is 27-13-1 ATS on the road in his career, including 22-7-1 ATS as a road underdog. He is 18-6-1 ATS when getting at least three points on the road. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Colts 26, Cardinals 24 Moody’s pick: Colts 28, Cardinals 23 Walder’s pick: Cardinals 19, Colts 16 FPI prediction: IND, 65.3% (by an average of 5.9 points)
Matchup must-reads: Cardinals’ Harrison reflects on ‘special game’ vs. dad’s Colts … Colts sign LB Pratt two days after release by Raiders … Cardinals QB Murray not practicing due to foot injury … Colts sign Badgley to replace injured Shrader
What we’re hearing on the Chargers: Before trading for Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh, the Chargers had only one player ranked in the top 125 in pressure rate (LB Tuli Tuipulotu, 12th). Oweh, who ranks 33rd in pressures, is set to make his debut for Los Angeles on Sunday. “He’s a lot like Khalil Mack. Direct rusher, but has speed, has depth, has ability to set the edge,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “Been a very good, productive young player, in the prime of his career.” — Kris Rhim