The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the buzzy offseason. That’s what occurs once you signal Tom Brady and get Rob Gronkowski out of retirement.

In the meantime, we handed the offseason by ripping the Inexperienced Bay Packers. They didn’t get a receiver in free company or probably the most receiver-rich draft in a very long time. They traded as much as draft a quarterback and their second-round choose was a working again, each of whom have contributed subsequent to nothing up to now this season.

A few of the websites that put up strains for your complete NFL season after the draft had the Buccaneers as 4.5-point favorites for a Week 6 sport in opposition to the Packers. Issues have modified.

The Packers have been among the finest tales of the NFL season. Aaron Rodgers is enjoying at a well-recognized MVP stage we haven’t seen shortly. The Buccaneers have been good too, however losses to the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears have muted the thrill a bit. The road has moved rather a lot since Might. The Packers are 2.5 level favorites at BetMGM.

The Packers are good. They’re 4-0. However how good? Superior stats are skeptical of their protection. Soccer Outsiders’ DVOA has the Packers’ protection ranked 29th within the NFL. That knocks the Packers all the way down to No. 6 within the total rankings. Which group is No. 2 behind the Baltimore Ravens? The Buccaneers, who’re considered one of three groups (Rams, Chiefs) with a top-10 offense and protection.

The Packers’ 2019 document was effectively forward of any underlying stats, and perhaps they’re only a group that may outrun that yr after yr. I’m nonetheless going to take the Buccaneers as 2.5-point dwelling underdogs, particularly with Tampa Bay presumably getting some gamers again like receiver Chris Godwin. The road transfer because the offseason isn’t unfair; the Packers ought to most likely be favored primarily based on what has unfolded up to now. Nevertheless it’s nonetheless a tricky check for Inexperienced Bay.

Aaron Rodgers has the Packers off to a 4-Zero begin. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)

Listed below are the Week 6 NFL picks, with all strains from BetMGM:

Panthers (-2.5) over Bears

The Bears may confound me all season. They’re 4-1 however all 4 wins got here all the way down to the tip. They might simply be 0-5. In the meantime, the Panthers are unusually one of many NFL’s hottest groups the previous three weeks after dropping Christian McCaffrey.

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Lions (-3.5) over Jaguars

It’s not comforting to take Detroit. However I additionally don’t suppose the oddsmakers have adjusted sufficient to how dangerous the Jaguars is perhaps, particularly on protection. They’ve misplaced 4 in a row and haven’t been a risk to cowl the unfold over the previous three. I’ll maintain fading them till they show me in any other case or the strains modify.

Vikings (-3.5) over Falcons

Generally, a group will get a lift when it fires its coach. See the Texans final week. However I don’t suppose Atlanta’s gamers disliked enjoying for Dan Quinn. They’re simply not superb this season.

Giants (-2.5) over Washington

It’s arduous to be sunny about an 0-5 group, however the Giants did virtually beat the Bears, Rams and Cowboys, all on the street. In the meantime, I’m wondering if Washington’s Week 1 win threw us off the scent of how dangerous this group is. They’ve misplaced every of the previous 4 video games by a minimum of 14 factors.

Browns (+3.5) over Steelers

It is a enjoyable sport. The best way the Browns dealt with the Colts is additional proof that it is a playoff contender. In the meantime, I maintain ready for the Steelers to hit a stage they haven’t fairly reached but, regardless of their undefeated document. Each sport has been somewhat nearer than it ought to. I believe this one will probably be shut too, and I received’t even be too stunned if the Browns win straight up.

Ravens (-7.5) over Eagles

I’m wondering what your remaining whole can be in the event you pale the NFC East in each single sport this season.

Bengals (+7.5) over Colts

Taking the Bengals didn’t work out final week. However week after week, the Bengals are the group that looks as if they’re getting too many factors. It’s additionally fairly clear the Colts offense isn’t that good.

Dolphins (-9.5) over Jets

This line has jumped to 9.5 and I believe it’s truthful. The Jets are horrendous. They’re not going 0-16 in opposition to the unfold this season, however I do must see them cowl a quantity first earlier than I’d wish to again them.

49ers (+3.5) over Rams

I believe this would be the finest effort from the defending NFC champs, who bought embarrassed final week by the Dolphins. What we’ll discover out what the 49ers’ finest effort is value this season.

Cowboys (+2.5) over Cardinals

This will probably be an enchanting sport. Can Andy Dalton transfer the Cowboys? The Cardinals will probably be with out elite go rusher Chandler Jones the remainder of the season, which is a gigantic blow. I believe Dallas rallies round their new quarterback and performs effectively, for a minimum of one week.

Off the board: Texans-Titans, Broncos-Patriots, Chiefs-Payments

Fortunately the video games that aren’t posted as of Wednesday morning aren’t off as a result of we’re fearful a few cancelation. The Titans and Payments performed Tuesday evening and we don’t know but if Cam Newton will probably be enjoying for the Patriots.

Final week: 10-4

Season thus far: 42-32-2