PML Pick Ems’ is going to be a weekly segment featuring Greeny, Arod, Burn, and I where we predict the winners for every PML game. We will also have excerpts each week from each of us, but these excerpts will feature different topics each week. This week we are focusing on each matchup and discussing around the league in the PML.
Week 6 Matchups Recap –
We had some major upsets this week, most notably by JT and the Carolina Panthers pulling off a stunning victory over Cammy and the Buccaneers that no one really saw coming. JT has had this one circled on his calendar because this rivalry is as good as it gets and he is sitting at two wins on the season through 6 games where he only had 3 wins all of last season. Similar to JT, Wimmy and his Minnesota Vikings received zero love from our pickers, but he also proved them and the league wrong defeating the Houston Texans in a tight scoring game. Wimmy has struggled to start the season, but his rookie quarterback is starting to turn some heads in the voting process. Goose and his Cincinnati Bengals picked up their first win of the season knocking off a struggling Cowboys team by three points and Arod picked up his first win of the season knocking off a Raiders team that has lost four straight games.
Greeny –
DEN 45 VS CAR 17:
Nick Chubb coming back should allow the Broncos to control the game on the ground. If they can limit the pressure the Panthers normally bring by being ahead of the sticks and running well this game might be a blowout.
MIN 35 VS IND 24:
Two hot teams and coaches right now will lead to a great matchup. The Vikings getting Jettas back after a huge win vs the Texans means they are bringing a ton of momentum into this game and I think that’s the difference. Both teams start out strong but the Vikings pull away late with a touchdown or two from Justin Jefferson
TEN 21 VS CLE 45:
The Browns have been steamrolling most folks but are coming off their hardest test of the season so far with a 45-42 win over the Chiefs. The titans have not been playing great ball this season since switching ps5 setups and unfortunately it will continue this week. Expect 3-5 score win here
BAL 27 VS MIA 24:
Marcus Mariota will lead the Ravens to back to back wins. Could it be, YES! Lamar may find himself in a qb battle if this occurs. The Ravens have been playing much better as of late and the defense is crazy stacked. The Dolphins are pretty one dimensional and All-Pro Tyreek might be on the bench for usage purposes. If that happens the Ravens will key on the run game and Achane and pull out another Dub.
Burn –
CIN 21 VS LAC 40:
Every team in the league has at least one win, thanks in part to the Dallas Cowboys absolutely s******* the bed versus the Bengals. The Bengals didn’t have the flashest win but they didn’t make any mistakes and took what the Cowboys gave them in order to win. The Chargers on the other hand continued their winning ways even with the rumors of Herbert on the block. THey will have Herbert in this game so I see them winning this game by double digits. I don’t think the Bengals will strike twice in back to back weeks, but who knows maybe i am wrong.
NE 40 VS SF 17:
This hasn’t been the Niners season so far this season. Ironically, Purdy is leading the offense to a top 2 passing offense, but the defense, which is one of the best in the league, has been giving up an astounding 40 points per game. In order to win with that kind of defense you need to be the number one scoring offense in the league, which they aren’t. The Patriots are on fire this season, and a big reason is their defense which ranks in the top 10 in all categories, which their scoring defense ranked as number one in the league. THe offense is scoring 30 points per game and I see that continuing this week. Unless something changed drastically during the bye week, I see this game being a blow out based on statistics alone.
TB 24 VS NO 55:
The Bucs are the definition of inconsistent. They boast the top passing attack in the league, as well as a top 5 scoring offense, scoring 43 points per game but the defense is one of the worst in the league giving up 37 points per game. They have gone from giving up 17, 26 points to 42, 46, and 52. The offense they are giving these points up aren’t even the best in the league. It’s interesting that these teams with a high scoring attack, have a defense that gives up a lot of points. The ironic part is they play a team in the Saints this week that has just that. The Saints are in the top 5 in scoring offense while the top 5 in scoring defense. This game could end up in a shootout, but with the Bucs liking to lose against their division and the Saints defense playing well, I see this game being a blowout.
PHI 45 VS WAS 14:
The Eagles are playing much better on defense this season. They once again have the best roster in the league, but the defense is doing its part so they are at the moment leading their division. At the end of this game, they should still be leading as well. These teams just played a few weeks ago and the game ended in a blow out win for the Eagles. Drake Maye is throwing interceptions at an alarming rate and the Eagles will take advantage. Last week versus the Giants, Maye came out of the game after throwing three interceptions, and I see this happening again this week. Eagles win big.
AROD –
KC 29 VS ATL 14:
Nef is dealing with a comedy of injuries this season, but nevertheless, is still keeping the team afloat until the big names return. Kudos for that, but the KC roster is too much to scheme up for given the difference in roster talent. I gotta roll with the Chiefs in this one to not only win, but to cover the spread too. Let’s hope the Falcons stay healthy.
HOU 45 VS PIT 31:
Keraun is going to be playing with a chip on his shoulder as the Texans visit the Steelers week 7. Zach Wilson, although the best QB on the roster, has been turnover prone, and we all know what the Texans defense is about. I think this one stays close until the 3rd and Curt makes the first fatal mistake. Texans pick up the road dub and get back into the win column.
JAX 21 VS NYJ 19:
Upset special of the week. Tbandit will be making his user return, and it is much needed as the Jaguars have been struggling all season. Greeny is playing conservative football and protecting the ball as Caleb is proving his worth as the first overall pick. Keyword in this one is upset, and I got the Jags returning with a statement this week. Book it.
BUF 38 VS ARI 41:
This one isn’t for the defensive football fans. Beast will open up the offense to go blow for blow with Que and the Cardinals in a series of over the top touchdowns. It will all come down to who has the ball last here and if I had to choose, Que is more equipped to manage the final quarter of a PML game. Let’s take the Cardinals here to win, but if you’re laying down the points, the sage bet is with the Bills.
Fallen –
NYG 14 VS LAR 35:
Sportsbook is giving the Giants 21.5 points in this game, and I still don’t think it will be enough for them to cover the spread. However, the Rams are coming off a close loss against the New York Jets, meanwhile the Giants are coming off a huge victory over the Washington Commanders. One team has the momentum, but do I think Cookie is going to lose to two New York teams back-to-back? Certainly not. I mean we’re talking about a Giants team that let up 52 points not too long ago, however we have seen Burn pull off some upsets. If Quinn Ewers plays turnover free football, the Giants have a shot at keeping this game close.
