Week 6 Predictions: Early games.

The action is already underway, so these are a little late, but here they are anyway.

Washington at Green Bay: Can the Redskins knock off the top two in the NFC North in consecutive weeks? Whether Green Bay wins for the fifth time in six games or loses their second game in a row will hinge on Brett Favre’s decision-making. If he succumbs to the Redskins’ pressure like he did in the third quarter against Chicago last Sunday, Green Bay’s in trouble.

The Redskins offense needs to put back to back good weeks together to convince me. It won’t be easy against a defense that has, for the most part, been tough. But, Jason Campbell’s improving, and for him to become an elite QB in the NFL, then he’s going to need to be consistent on a week-to-week basis.

In the end, I’ll take Green Bay to rebound and pick up the victory.

Score: Green Bay 28, Washington 20

Miami at Cleveland: The Cleo Lemon era begins! Well, that is, until John Beck takes over, which instead of next year, could very well be sometime this year, if Cam Cameron so decides to speed up the rookie’s development.

The game might be more interesting to see how many altercations Joey Porter gets into today. Then again, it doesn’t matter, because Miami will still be winless at the end of the day.

Score: Cleveland 24, Miami 10

Minnesota at Chicago: Is Chicago back on track, or was last week just a case of Green Bay handing the game to them? That defense isn’t out of the woods yet, and that offense is one-dimensional until Cedric Benson

If Minnesota really wants to win, they’ll line Adrian Peterson up at quarterback, running back, receiver, and on defense and special teams. But, I’ll take the Bears, only because the Vikings aren’t particularly good overall right now.

Score: Chicago 17, Minnesota 13

St. Louis at Baltimore: I wouldn’t be shocked by a Rams victory. The Ravens aren’t really blowing anyone away right now, and with Kyle Boller likely in (at least he should be, because Steve McNair needs to think about later, and not right now), anything can happen.

But, the Ravens defense means that they should shut down St. Louis’ beat-up, patchwork offense.

Score: Baltimore 20, St. Louis 14

Tennessee at Tampa Bay: Tennessee can’t afford to make the same mistakes they did against Atlanta. Tampa can’t afford to lose anymore running backs.

I’ll take the Titans here, as long as Vince Young doesn’t have to throw 33 passes against this week.

Score: Tennessee 21, Tampa Bay 17

Philadelphia at New York Jets: In an alternate world, both of these teams would have winning records. But, in the real world, they have two wins combined. Earth to McNabb: wake up, and while you’re at it, wake your team up too! #5 has a knack for coming up with a big day when he needs to, and today is that day.

Score: Philadelphia 31, New York 24

Cincinnati at Kansas City: At the start of the year, this game may have been picked as one of the most exciting of the season.

A few more losses might mean Marvin Lewis’ job is in jeopardy. Thankfully, loss #4 will wait another week, as the Bengals finally come up against an opponent with as many problems as them.

Score: Cincinnati 34, Kansas City 20

Houston at Jacksonville: Now that Houston is actually playing well, the AFC South could be considered as the best division in the league.

The games between these two are usually pretty competitive, and today won’t be any exception, as it’ll come down to the fourth quarter. I’ll take the Texans to pull out a close one.

Score: Houston 24, Jacksonville 21