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Week 6 brings a packed NFL slate and our staff sees fewer surprise results than in recent weeks. After strong Week 5 results from one writer, the team’s consensus leans toward several clear favorites — including unanimous calls in multiple games.
This group of writers and editors made the picks: Albert Breer, Eva Geitheim, Mitch Goldich, Mike Kadlick, Gilberto Manzano, Conor Orr, John Pluym and Matt Verderame.
A quick note on form: Gilberto Manzano led the staff in Week 5 with a 10-4-1 record and was the only writer to pick the Packers over the Bears and the Jets over the Browns.
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Seahawks at Broncos
The week opens with two quarterbacks under pressure to produce better ball security and decision-making. Our staff is overwhelmingly behind one side.
- Albert Breer: Seahawks
- Eva Geitheim: Seahawks
- Mitch Goldich: Seahawks
- Mike Kadlick: Seahawks
- Gilberto Manzano: Seahawks
- Conor Orr: Seahawks
- John Pluym: Seahawks
- Matt Verderame: Seahawks
Texans vs. Jaguars (London)
For the second straight week the Jaguars are abroad. The Texans enter after their first win of the season and a recent trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., but most of our staff still sides with Jacksonville.
- Albert Breer: Texans
- Eva Geitheim: Jaguars
- Mitch Goldich: Jaguars
- Mike Kadlick: Jaguars
- Gilberto Manzano: Jaguars
- Conor Orr: Texans
- John Pluym: Jaguars
- Matt Verderame: Jaguars
Bears at Falcons
One surprising dissent among the staff, but the majority makes a clear call.
- Albert Breer: Bears
- Eva Geitheim: Falcons
- Mitch Goldich: Bears
- Mike Kadlick: Bears
- Gilberto Manzano: Bears
- Conor Orr: Bears
- John Pluym: Bears
- Matt Verderame: Bears
Ravens at Browns
A unanimous choice from our panel — every pick goes to the same team.
- Albert Breer: Ravens
- Eva Geitheim: Ravens
- Mitch Goldich: Ravens
- Mike Kadlick: Ravens
- Gilberto Manzano: Ravens
- Conor Orr: Ravens
- John Pluym: Ravens
- Matt Verderame: Ravens
Titans at Colts
Most of the staff trusts the Colts to handle this one, though two picks go the other way.
- Albert Breer: Colts
- Eva Geitheim: Colts
- Mitch Goldich: Colts
- Mike Kadlick: Titans
- Gilberto Manzano: Titans
- Conor Orr: Colts
- John Pluym: Colts
- Matt Verderame: Colts
Jets at Patriots
Consensus leans decisively to one team in this AFC East matchup.
- Albert Breer: Patriots
- Eva Geitheim: Patriots
- Mitch Goldich: Patriots
- Mike Kadlick: Patriots
- Gilberto Manzano: Patriots
- Conor Orr: Patriots
- John Pluym: Patriots
- Matt Verderame: Patriots
Saints at Giants
This game splits the staff evenly — a true toss-up in our panel.
- Albert Breer: Giants
- Eva Geitheim: Giants
- Mitch Goldich: Giants
- Mike Kadlick: Saints
- Gilberto Manzano: Saints
- Conor Orr: Saints
- John Pluym: Giants
- Matt Verderame: Saints
Panthers at Eagles
Both teams draw four votes apiece from our contributors, reflecting uncertainty about which side will correct recent mistakes.
- Albert Breer: Panthers
- Eva Geitheim: Panthers
- Mitch Goldich: Eagles
- Mike Kadlick: Panthers
- Gilberto Manzano: Panthers
- Conor Orr: Eagles
- John Pluym: Eagles
- Matt Verderame: Eagles
Steelers at Buccaneers
Most predict the Steelers to prevail; a couple of staffers back Tampa Bay.
- Albert Breer: Steelers
- Eva Geitheim: Steelers
- Mitch Goldich: Steelers
- Mike Kadlick: Buccaneers
- Gilberto Manzano: Steelers
- Conor Orr: Buccaneers
- John Pluym: Steelers
- Matt Verderame: Steelers
Cardinals at Rams
There is unanimity here: every staffer picks the same team to win.
- Albert Breer: Rams
- Eva Geitheim: Rams
- Mitch Goldich: Rams
- Mike Kadlick: Rams
- Gilberto Manzano: Rams
- Conor Orr: Rams
- John Pluym: Rams
- Matt Verderame: Rams
Chargers at Chiefs
Another unanimous call: the staff is united on the favorite in this AFC matchup.
- Albert Breer: Chiefs
- Eva Geitheim: Chiefs
- Mitch Goldich: Chiefs
- Mike Kadlick: Chiefs
- Gilberto Manzano: Chiefs
- Conor Orr: Chiefs
- John Pluym: Chiefs
- Matt Verderame: Chiefs
Bills at Raiders
Nearly everyone sides with Buffalo; one writer expects the Raiders to pull an upset at home.
- Albert Breer: Bills
- Eva Geitheim: Bills
- Mitch Goldich: Bills
- Mike Kadlick: Bills
- Gilberto Manzano: Bills
- Conor Orr: Raiders
- John Pluym: Bills
- Matt Verderame: Bills
Cowboys at Packers
This primetime rematch comes after a notable trade earlier in the season. The Packers earn near-universal backing from our staff.
- Albert Breer: Packers
- Eva Geitheim: Packers
- Mitch Goldich: Cowboys
- Mike Kadlick: Packers
- Gilberto Manzano: Packers
- Conor Orr: Packers
- John Pluym: Packers
- Matt Verderame: Packers
Commanders at 49ers
Monday night features the undefeated 49ers, and every member of our panel expects them to remain unbeaten.
- Albert Breer: 49ers
- Eva Geitheim: 49ers
- Mitch Goldich: 49ers
- Mike Kadlick: 49ers
- Gilberto Manzano: 49ers
- Conor Orr: 49ers
- John Pluym: 49ers
- Matt Verderame: 49ers
