LCB NFL Picks: Week Six

Last week Drody showed some consistency with his predictions, going 2-2 and leading him to a 4-4 record since his arrival in week five. I improved after a horrendous week four, but only enough to match Drody's mark of 2-2, giving me a record of 3-5 since week five and 11-9 on the year.


Quick Reminder: We are just picking winners and will ignore the spreads, so keep that in mind when you head to your local bookies to place your bets. Also, keep in mind, we may or may not actually know what we're doing in picking these games.



New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints @ 1:00 on Fox:
Langston: This game is expected to be a preview of the NFC Championship game, and is easily the game of the week. Both teams are undefeated, with the respective offenses carrying the load. But only one of these teams has the number one ranked defense, I'll take that team. Giants 28 Saints 24.

Drody: I think this is going to be an amazing game. Both of these teams have been just dominating opponents so far, on both sides of the ball. I think New Orleans is going to be jacked up a little more for it though, since they are the home team. I think NO pulls this one out in a high scoring affair. Now, this doesn't mean I think New Orleans is the better team, I just think they win this match up being at home. Saints 35, Giants 24


Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks @ 4:05 on Fox:
Langston: The fact that this is the best game at 4 o'clock this week, proves bye weeks should be saved for weeks 8 and 9. Why put us through these bad games for such a long part of the season when you can have half the league take week 8 off and the other week 9.

The Cardinals have dominated this series of late, winning four out of the last five. But the Seahawks are really good when Hasselbeck is healthy, just ask Jacksonville. 'Hawks win and the Cardinals continue down the familiar path of mediocrity for recent Super Bowl losers. Cardinals 17, Seahawks 24.

Drody: Wow, this is really the best game at this time? How miserable. Well, if I have to pick a winner, I'm gonna go with the Seahawks at home. I think this Seahawks team will probably win their division, as long as Hasselbeck can stay healthy all year long, or at least most of the year. Now, winning the division also probably means they will be 8-8, but whatever. Seahawks 17, Cardinals 10


Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons @ 8:20 on NBC SNF:
Langston: I have watched three of the four Bears games, and I know absolutely nothing about them apart from the typical information provided in a media guide. They have won three straight, their offense is getting better with every game, and I suspect a lot of the Windy City's newborns will either be named Johnny or Knox. But like I said I still know almost nothing about this team. Are they good or are they just above average? I don't know. What I do know is the Falcons can score on any defense in the league, and I expect it will be tough for the Bears to keep pace. Falcons 35, Bears 28.

Drody: As an unabashed Bears fan, I of course have to pick them. After last year's heartbreaking loss in Atlanta, the Bears want revenge. They want to win this game to show all those experts keeping them at 12 in their power rankings are wrong. They want to prove that they are the best team in the NFC north. At least, that's what I'm hoping they are trying to prove with a win here. I think this will actually be a high scoring affair, Bears 38, Falcons 30


Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers @ 8:30 on ESPN MNF:
Langston: Kyle Orton is the starting QB for an undefeated team that's ranked 6th in total offense. Let me repeat that. Kyle Orton is the starting QB for an undefeated team that's ranked 6th in total offense. KYLE ORTON. This has to stop. San Diego 21, Denver 17.

Drody: This is one of those games that the Chargers need to win, to prove that they are still the team to beat in the AFC west. Although, I'm not sure if Phillip Rivers will still be able to be his asshole self, without Jay Cutler on the other sideline to mouth off at. I mean, really, who is gonna waste their time talking trash to Kyle Orton? I mean, he doesn't scare anyone. Either way, the Chargers pull this one out, Chargers 10, Broncos 3