Packers vs. 49ers Week 6 predictions, picks for every NFL game

Predictions for every Week 6 game, including the Green Bay Packers’ meeting with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Green Bay Packers look to get back on track against the San Francisco 49ers at home on Monday Night Football.

After last week’s embarrassing defeat to the Lions, the Packers return home to take on a 49ers team struggling after losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the season.

I went 10-5 with my predictions last week. Picking the Packers wasn’t the right call after all.

But I’m picking them again this week.

Here we go.

San Francisco (1-4) at Green Bay (2-2-1)

The Packers have a lot to fix next week during their bye, but they are fortunate to get a favorable matchup at home on Monday night.

The 49ers have been able to keep it close the past two weeks, but have now lost both games without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

It’s too early to know which players will be inactive on Thursday night, but the 49ers are dealing with a lot of injuries. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan noted that eight of their 11 starters on offense wouldn’t practice on Thursday, according to 95.7 The Game.

San Francisco has allowed 29.2 points per game, fourth most in the NFL after five weeks. The 49ers are also 0-3 on the road this year.

Despite the Packers’ inconsistent play on offense and their special teams errors last week at Detroit, this is a game they should win even if they’re not at their best.

I’m not expecting a perfect Packers performance, but like two weeks ago against the Bills, they should control the game and pick up a much-needed victory ahead of their week off.

Pick: Green Bay

Philadelphia (2-3) at NY Giants (1-4)

The Eagles have more talent, but they’ve struggled on the road this year. And on a short week, the edge usually goes to the home team. The Giants need a win, and they save their season on Thursday night.

Pick: NY Giants

Tampa Bay (2-2) at Atlanta (1-4)

The Falcons entered the season as contenders in the NFC, but four defeats in five weeks puts them in real trouble. This will be a battle of the offenses as neither defense will be able to get a stop. Atlanta is 28th in total defense, Tampa Bay 31st. The Falcons have the better offense and are at home.

Pick: Atlanta

Carolina (3-1) at Washington (2-2)

Washington has been up-and-down this year. The Redskins looked great three weeks ago against Green Bay, but were blown away at New Orleans after the bye. The Panthers are on a role, and they win a close one on the road.

Pick: Carolina

Seattle (2-3) at Oakland (1-4)

Despite losing so many key players in the offseason, Seattle has played surprisingly well. Even on the road, the Seahawks stay in contention with a win at Oakland.

Pick: Seattle

Indianapolis (1-4) at NY Jets (2-3)

Here’s another win for the road team. The Colts desperately need to win this game, and Andrew Luck will guide them to victory.

Pick: Indianapolis

Arizona (1-4) at Minnesota (2-2-1)

The Vikings got back on track last week with a win over the Super Bowl champions. Questions have been asked about their defense, but they’ve faced a tough schedule. At home against a struggling Cardinals team, the defense makes a statement as the Vikings win big.

Pick: Minnesota

Pittsburgh (2-2-1) at Cincinnati (4-1)

AFC North games are often the toughest to predict. But how can I pick against the Bengals right now? They’ve been excellent. Joe Mixon looked great in his first game back from injury, and I predict a big game for the talented second-year running back.

Pick: Cincinnati

LA Chargers (3-2) at Cleveland (2-2-1)

The Browns have learnt how to win games. Every game they’ve played has been close, and with a bit more luck (and a better kicker early in the season) they could’ve entered this week 5-0. The Chargers are favorites and are loaded with talent, but I’m going for the upset.

Pick: Cleveland

Buffalo (2-3) at Houston (2-3)

Deshaun Watson looked more confident last week, perhaps a sign he’s getting close to his best. Somehow, some way, the Bills have won two games. This isn’t the week they win a third.

Pick: Houston

Chicago (3-1) at Miami (3-2)

Miami’s offense is averaging just 19.8 points per game. Chicago’s defense is giving up just 16.3 points per game. Only Baltimore has allowed fewer. The Bears’ dominant defense will lead them to victory once again, their fourth in a row.

Pick: Chicago

LA Rams (5-0) at Denver (2-3)

The Rams’ defense hasn’t been as dominant as many expected, but considering how good their offense is, does it really matter? The Broncos are allowing 139.6 rushing yards per game, third most in the NFL. They play Todd Gurley this week, the league’s second-highest rusher with 415 yards in five games.

Pick: LA Rams

Baltimore (3-2) at Tennessee (3-2)

The Titans beat the Jaguars and Eagles, then lost to the Bills. Welcome to the NFL. The Ravens will keep it low scoring but do enough on offense to win. This feels like a game Justin Tucker will win for them.

Pick: Baltimore

Jacksonville (3-2) at Dallas (2-3)

The Cowboys are averaging just 172 passing yards per game. No team has allowed fewer yards through the air per game (191) than the Jaguars. Jacksonville will stack the box and dare Dallas to throw the ball.

Pick: Jacksonville

Kansas City (5-0) at New England (3-2)

This is going to be fun. For all of Kansas City’s dominance on offense, it hasn’t been able to stop the pass on defense. Tom Brady and the Patriots could look to slow the game down and control the tempo. The Chiefs have all the offensive talent to win here, but I’m going with Brady and Bill Belichick at home.

Pick: New England

Last week: 10-5

Season: 45-33