As week 6 games begin, there are a lot of must win games on tap.
Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers- This is a must win game for Mike Singletary and Alex Smith. If the 49ers don't get their first win of the season, it will likely be the end of Singletary's career in San Fran. Also if Smith doesn't perform well, those cries for David Carr will be answered.
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings- After losses to the Titans and Jets, both these teams need a win to keep any hope of the playoffs alive. Brett Favre should start, but we'll have to see how his elbow holds up. Both these teams turn the ball over, so the winner will be the one who holds on to the ball.
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Coming off a loss to the Cardinals last week the Super Bowl champs need a win against their divisional opponent. Tampa Bay has been a surprise, this season, but I think Drew Brees leads his team to victory even with a struggling running game that's missing Reggie Bush, and Pierre Thomas.
Detroit Lions at New York Giants- The Lions will be without Stafford again, facing a Giants team, that's playing some real good football, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The defense should dominate again, and make life difficult for Shaun Hill especially if the injury to Calvin Johnson's arm/shoulder limits him.
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans- Both teams are coming off a loss. Andre Johnson is still sore, but should play and the Texans win at home.
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots- Should be one of the best games of the week. Patriots first game without Moss, against a tough Ravens defense. Flacco hasn't been as good on the road as he's been at home, but if the Ravens can run the ball it'll open things up for Flacco.
Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers- The Packers are the MASH unit right now, with the rash of injuries they've had. Aaron Rodgers should play after his concussion last week. Things will be tough going without his starting tight ends, out with injuries. Clay Matthews Jr. is also listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. The Dolphins need to win to keep pace with the Jets, and Patriots. If Rodgers struggles the Dolphins can steal a win in Green Bay.
Seahawks at Chicago Bears- Jay Cutler is another QB recovering from a concussion. The Seahawks are without the services of Deion Branch, traded to New England. After a gutsy win last week, the Bears should get a home win against Seattle.
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles- Kevin Kolb gets his second straight start, with Michael Vick still injured. If Kolb plays well, the Eagles get the home win. Matt Ryan has looked good this year, but may struggle on the road against he Eagles defense.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers- Big Ben is back under center, and the Browns counter with Colt McCoy because of injuries to their 2 starters. Good Luck Colt against that defense, you're going to need it.
San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams- The Chargers have struggled this year and coming off a loss to the Oakland Raiders, they need to win this game against the Rams.
New York Jets at Denver Broncos- I'll be surprised if Revis plays this week, although there is a great temptation to have them out there against such a good passing team. Tough game for the Jets going to Denver. Sanchez must continue to protect the ball, and the running game will need to take pressure off the young QB.
Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins- I watched Peyton Manning during the Chiefs game last week, and he looked un-Peyton like. The Colts offense struggled. I know they're dealing with injuries, but something doesn't seem right, Peyton and his receivers didn't look in sync. They get back on track against the Redskins.
