Some ineffective mind control, an accidental “win” and divine intervention headline the NFL Week 6 Recap.
2019 NFL Week 6 Recap
Lions 22
Packers 23
Though Matt Patricia had a right to be nervous about this game, Detroit was robbed of what could have been a fifth straight win over the Packers — and third in four trips to Green Bay — because of a BS penalty on Trey Flowers on the deciding drive. This basically hands the NFC North (the only division without a team with a losing record) to the Packers and further proves my point about the NFL’s officiating problem.
![<p><b><i>Steelers 24</i></b><br />
<b><i>Chargers 17</i></b></p>
<p>On a night when the literal last man standing among the QB Class of ’04 was supposed to <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/12/rivers-closing-in-on-eli-ben-on-career-passing-yards-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">strut past his contemporaries</a>, Philip Rivers was outplayed in his own stadium by <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1182784388863614977?s=20">undrafted duck caller Devlin Hodges</a> to fall from playoff contender to last-place afterthought.</p>
<p>But give Mike Tomlin credit: Pittsburgh is some <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/juju-smith-schuster-calls-overtime-fumble-that-led-to-steelers-loss-the-worst-feeling-ever/">bad JuJu</a> away from going 3-0 after their 0-3 start, even amid an onslaught of injuries and <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27835125/source-mike-tomlin-redskins-far-fetched-browns-gm-denies-obj-trade-rumor">bogus rumors</a> of leaving the Steel City for a quasi-homecoming in Washington. This probably isn’t a playoff team but it’s one that won’t be an easy game on the schedule.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1180890766.jpg)
Steelers 24
Chargers 17
On a night when the literal last man standing among the QB Class of ’04 was supposed to strut past his contemporaries, Philip Rivers was outplayed in his own stadium by undrafted duck caller Devlin Hodges to fall from playoff contender to last-place afterthought.
But give Mike Tomlin credit: Pittsburgh is some bad JuJu away from going 3-0 after their 0-3 start, even amid an onslaught of injuries and bogus rumors of leaving the Steel City for a quasi-homecoming in Washington. This probably isn’t a playoff team but it’s one that won’t be an easy game on the schedule.
![<p><b><i>Cowboys 22</i></b><br />
<b><i>Jets 24</i></b></p>
<p>Sam Darnold returned from mono to lead Gang Green to their first home win in a calendar year, and BWAHAHAHAHA DALLAS! HAHAHAHA!</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1180884166.jpg)
Cowboys 22
Jets 24
Sam Darnold returned from mono to lead Gang Green to their first home win in a calendar year, and BWAHAHAHAHA DALLAS! HAHAHAHA!
![<p><b><i>Titans 0</i></b><br />
<b><i>Broncos 16</i></b></p>
<p>How do you know your season is over? When your coach says, “We’re really just trying to find a way to move the football, score some points,” when justifying playing Ryan Tannehill in a game against a Joe Flacco-led team. Yikes.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1180886294.jpg)
Titans 0
Broncos 16
How do you know your season is over? When your coach says, “We’re really just trying to find a way to move the football, score some points,” when justifying playing Ryan Tannehill in a game against a Joe Flacco-led team. Yikes.
![<div><b><i>Falcons 33</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>Cardinals 34</i></b></div>
<div></div>
<div>Give it up for Kyler Murray, y’all. The rookie outdueled a former MVP and became only the third player in NFL history to throw for 300 yards in half of his first six games. His future is bright, even if Arizona’s present fortunes aren’t necessarily.</div>
<div></div>
<div>And if this was Step 1 of <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/dan-quinn-has-three-games-to-turn-things-around/">Dan Quinn’s three-week process</a> of turning around the most disappointing team in the league … he’s already fired.</div>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19286832504359-1880x1254.jpg)
![<p><b><i>49ers 20</i></b><br />
<b><i>Rams 7</i></b></p>
<p>Considering this is what <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/09/nick-bosa-says-jared-goff-hasnt-done-anything-to-anger-him-yet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/09/nick-bosa-says-jared-goff-hasnt-done-anything-to-anger-him-yet/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNHH2cnRq3dHaFieQ4SLWnv0GMO70A">the Niners defense does to a QB they’re not mad at</a>, Kyle Shanahan is <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/11/kyle-shanahan-embraces-the-challenge-of-replacing-injured-players/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/11/kyle-shanahan-embraces-the-challenge-of-replacing-injured-players/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNH88CWDX-Tc6GOckQ4uh2c0w9CADg">proverbially plugging his fingers in holes</a> extremely well and Jimmy G <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1183524732295110657?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1183524732295110657?s%3D20&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNGA3fSzXOqgC7Qs-v4L6Q7zJeODMw">wins more than DJ Khaled</a>, San Francisco looks poised to run away with a division that’s a helluva lot closer than most expected it to be at this point in the season.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1175661528.jpg)
49ers 20
Rams 7
Considering this is what the Niners defense does to a QB they’re not mad at, Kyle Shanahan is proverbially plugging his fingers in holes extremely well and Jimmy G wins more than DJ Khaled, San Francisco looks poised to run away with a division that’s a helluva lot closer than most expected it to be at this point in the season.
Redskins 17
Dolphins 16
I mean, is it really even a win if the team you played wasn’t trying to? It’s so bad here in Washington that a movement to fire Bruce Allen travels better than the actual fans do. Between Kyle Shanahan’s grudge and the Redskins’ general ineptitude, the undefeated 49ers might win by 70 on Sunday.
![<p><b><i>Bengals 17</i></b><br />
<b><i>Ravens 23</i></b></p>
<p>Lamar Jackson has three 100-yard rushing games — two against Cincinnati alone — in his first two seasons, which matches only Billy Kilmer in the last 70 years. Every record Michael Vick owns is in jeopardy, and Baltimore gets a front-row seat for one of the greatest shows the NFL has to offer.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1175602171.jpg)
Bengals 17
Ravens 23
Lamar Jackson has three 100-yard rushing games — two against Cincinnati alone — in his first two seasons, which matches only Billy Kilmer in the last 70 years. Every record Michael Vick owns is in jeopardy, and Baltimore gets a front-row seat for one of the greatest shows the NFL has to offer.
![<p><b><i>Eagles 20</i></b><br />
<b><i>Vikings 38</i></b></p>
<p>Given the difference between what Zach Brown had to say about Kirk Cousins <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/11/zach-brown-trashes-kirk-cousins-ahead-of-sundays-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/11/zach-brown-trashes-kirk-cousins-ahead-of-sundays-game/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNGx4NNcj9uon8gBdTy20cQRZeqkFw">before</a> this game and <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/zach-brown-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-kirk-cousins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/zach-brown-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-kirk-cousins/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNFWiAu0i0ZWSo3vzyryQGauTw87Mw">after</a>, I shall heretofore refer to Brown as Smokey because this felt a lot like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw31fE_AWsI" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DKw31fE_AWsI&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNF09WA4twTkBpxtxjT8KlEwAW57QA">his (NSFW) attitude about Deebo</a>. If Philly misses the playoffs, we’ll certainly point to this early-season underachieving.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19286718323932-1880x1254.jpg)
Eagles 20
Vikings 38
Given the difference between what Zach Brown had to say about Kirk Cousins before this game and after, I shall heretofore refer to Brown as Smokey because this felt a lot like his (NSFW) attitude about Deebo. If Philly misses the playoffs, we’ll certainly point to this early-season underachieving.
![<p><em><strong>Saints 13</strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Jaguars 6</strong></em></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19286681027756-1880x1252.jpg)
Saints 13
Jaguars 6
![<p><b><i>Texans 31</i></b><br />
<b><i>Chiefs 24</i></b></p>
<p>I see you, Carlos Hyde. The former Chief helped Houston pull off a big road win to spoil Tyreek Hill’s return and <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/carlos-hyde-league-should-be-on-notice-after-this-win/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/carlos-hyde-league-should-be-on-notice-after-this-win/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182804000&usg=AFQjCNH8e1zlF7OTdZCaxjclQHyuR25vPg">put us on notice</a> that the Texans are for real. A win in Indy next week will hammer home that point.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1175602032.jpg)
Texans 31
Chiefs 24
I see you, Carlos Hyde. The former Chief helped Houston pull off a big road win to spoil Tyreek Hill’s return and put us on notice that the Texans are for real. A win in Indy next week will hammer home that point.
![<p><b><i>Seahawks 32</i></b><br />
<b><i>Browns 28</i></b></p>
<p>Ohio-native Russell Wilson’s first game in Cleveland went a helluva lot better than any of the three Baker Mayfield has played there this season. The Browns are 2-4, including an 0-3 start at home, and it’s starting to look like this team is closer to <a href="https://riggosrag.com/2019/06/27/redskins-2000-super-team-not/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://riggosrag.com/2019/06/27/redskins-2000-super-team-not/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182805000&usg=AFQjCNGCUPsk5Lz2IlxFnGsPkqs6MQycxA">the Fortune .500 Redskins</a> than anything resembling their preseason hype.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19286705146296-1880x1254.jpg)
Seahawks 32
Browns 28
Ohio-native Russell Wilson’s first game in Cleveland went a helluva lot better than any of the three Baker Mayfield has played there this season. The Browns are 2-4, including an 0-3 start at home, and it’s starting to look like this team is closer to the Fortune .500 Redskins than anything resembling their preseason hype.
![<p><b><i>Panthers 37</i></b><br />
<b><i>Bucs 26</i></b></p>
<p>Jameis Winston established himself as the heir apparent to Blake Bortles for the title of “<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1183408328875106311?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1183408328875106311?s%3D20&source=gmail&ust=1571101182805000&usg=AFQjCNGQOO5Hxt2HC4VDIB2jYct6WxLl5Q">The Human Turnover</a>,” and <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/panthers-used-gerald-mccoys-knowledge-of-jameis-winston-against-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/13/panthers-used-gerald-mccoys-knowledge-of-jameis-winston-against-him/&source=gmail&ust=1571101182805000&usg=AFQjCNGFyBP3iD392thOZojah-V_mjRifA">Gerald McCoy was a big reason why</a>. With the Panthers defense swarming, Riverboat Ron <a href="https://deadspin.com/the-panthers-tried-an-ultra-rare-fair-catch-kick-1839009200?utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://deadspin.com/the-panthers-tried-an-ultra-rare-fair-catch-kick-1839009200?utm_source%3Ddeadspin_facebook%26utm_campaign%3Dsocialflow_deadspin_facebook%26utm_medium%3Dsocialflow&source=gmail&ust=1571101182805000&usg=AFQjCNH5dtV8tGIsj9MIgFuLSg_-CM6UwQ">exploiting obscure rules</a> and Christian McCaffrey helping Kyle Allen play way above his own head, Carolina looks destined for a wild card playoff spot.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19286557805336-1880x1254.jpg)
Panthers 37
Bucs 26
Jameis Winston established himself as the heir apparent to Blake Bortles for the title of “The Human Turnover,” and Gerald McCoy was a big reason why. With the Panthers defense swarming, Riverboat Ron exploiting obscure rules and Christian McCaffrey helping Kyle Allen play way above his own head, Carolina looks destined for a wild card playoff spot.
![<p><b><i>Giants 14</i></b><br />
<b><i>Patriots 35</i></b></p>
<p>On a night when Tom Brady passed longtime rival Peyton Manning for the second-most passing yards in NFL history, Tom Terrific became the oldest player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns in a game and the Patriots’ defense <a href="https://deadspin.com/its-neat-to-think-of-the-patriots-someday-playing-again-1838959982?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1RAs3CsXoHe1wNlNdRvgZWjBdY9luEwZJx4QWnzy9zpgh_DcmqIl8H9yg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dominated another patsy</a> to extend their home win streak to 19 games. Go figure.</p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1180335904.jpg)
Giants 14
Patriots 35
On a night when Tom Brady passed longtime rival Peyton Manning for the second-most passing yards in NFL history, Tom Terrific became the oldest player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns in a game and the Patriots’ defense dominated another patsy to extend their home win streak to 19 games. Go figure.