As the NFL season marches on, Week 6 is set to bring another exciting slate of games, highlighted by a matchup between two top draft picks – Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams. The Jacksonville Jaguars will face off against the Chicago Bears in London, England, in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
With a third of the season already behind us, the stakes are getting higher with each passing week. Teams are looking to solidify their position as contenders, while others are trying to turn their fortunes around after a slow start to the season.
The action kicks off with a NFC West battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. The excitement continues as the Bears and Jaguars take the field in London, followed by key matchups on Sunday featuring Washington vs. Baltimore and Dallas vs. Detroit. Primetime slots will showcase the N.Y. Giants facing off against Cincinnati on Sunday night, and a Monday night clash between Buffalo and the N.Y. Jets.
Taking a look at the early odds for Week 6, the Seahawks and 49ers are both looking to bounce back after surprising losses in Week 5. San Francisco opened as a 3-point road favorite, but the spread has since shifted to -3.5 in some places. The total for the game is set at 47.5 points, with both defenses hoping for a strong showing.
In the Chicago vs. Jacksonville matchup, the Bears opened as a 1.5-point favorite on neutral ground, but the spread has since climbed to -2.5. Chicago is coming off a dominant win over Carolina, while the Jaguars secured their first victory of the season against Indianapolis. The total for this game opened at 43 points.
Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers opened as 5.5-point favorites against the Arizona Cardinals, but some books now have the line at -4.5 following Arizona’s upset win over San Francisco. The total for this game started at 49 points and has risen to 50.5.
Week 6 is shaping up to be a thrilling week of NFL action, with plenty of intriguing matchups and exciting storylines to follow. Stay tuned for more updates as we inch closer to game day.