TYLER WAGNER

LAST WEEK: TYLER: 11-3  AUSTIN: 11-3

OVERALL: TYLER: 52-25  AUSTIN: 52-25

Atlanta Falcons (5-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-4)

On Thursday night, a classic divisional rivalry game will feature two teams headed in opposite directions. Devonta Freeman has emerged as a superstar running back in the Atlanta offence, with seven rushing touchdowns in the last three weeks. The Saints, on the other hand, can’t stop the run — or the pass for that matter — and find themselves at the bottom of the NFC South division.

Tyler: Atlanta Austin: Atlanta

Cincinnati Bengals (5-0) vs. Buffalo Bills (3-2)

Can anybody stop Andy Dalton and the Bengals? A thrilling overtime win over Seattle boosted their record to 5–0, and they are using a wide range of weapons to get the job done. With different players stepping up each week, the Bengals look like the real deal. Buffalo’s play has been inconsistent all year and now with quarterback Tyrod Taylor out for a couple weeks with injury, the pressure on their defence has never been greater.

Tyler: Cincinnati Austin: Cincinnati

Washington Redskins (2-3) vs. New York Jets (3-1)

After having the bye week last week, New York will return home and face the underrated Redskins. Washington has been competitive in all of their games and has two close losses in the first five weeks. The Jets have looked good, especially on the defensive side of things. Kirk Cousins and the Redskins have struggled at times this year, so it will be a true test for the young pivot.

Tyler: New York Jets Austin: Washington

San Diego Chargers (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packers (5-0)

The Packers are on a roll so far, winning every game they have played this season by at least seven points. Aaron Rodgers has shown he doesn’t need star wide receiver Jordy Nelson in order to be the best quarterback in the league. Rodgers threw his only two interceptions of the season last week, but don’t expect to see the same this week against the Chargers. San Diego, however, are ranked sixth against the pass this season. If they want to have any hope in beating Green Bay, they will need an explosive game from both the secondary and quarterback Philip Rivers.

Tyler: Green Bay Austin: Green Bay

Carolina Panthers (4-0) vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)

Seattle has been involved in many close games this year and last week, they lost in overtime for the second time this season. Although Seattle has a bad record through five weeks, they are still one of the most feared teams in the league. The undefeated Panthers are excited that the staple of their defence — linebacker Luke Kuechly — has been cleared to play in week six. Seattle and Carolina should provide an entertaining defensive matchup this week.

Tyler: Carolina Austin: Seattle

Arizona Cardinals (4-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)

Coming off a last second Le’veon Bell touchdown for the win, the Steelers enter this tough matchup riding high. With backup quarterback Michael Vick still under center, that doesn’t bode well going up against one of the top defences in the NFL. Arizona’s strong running game could make the difference, as Pittsburgh’s defence has been in the middle of the pack so far this year.

Tyler: Pittsburgh Austin: Arizona

New England Patriots (4-0) vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-2)

New England is looking unstoppable this season and Tom Brady has been playing with a chip on his shoulder since the “deflategate” controversy. They are currently the number one ranked offence in the league, averaging around 330 passing yards per game. Whether or not Andrew Luck plays will decide the Colts’ fate because without Luck at the helm, the offence does not have a lot going for them.

Tyler: New England Austin: New England

New York Giants (3-2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)

New York is currently sitting at first in the division, looking to pull away from the Eagles. If the Philadelphia offence can wake up and start playing the way that people expect them to, they will be a very dangerous team. Both defences have been struggling this year, and it is costing them games. This one will come down to whether Eli Manning can continue to outplay Sam Bradford in the battle of terrible secondaries.

Tyler: Philadelphia Austin: Philadelphia

Other games:

Tyler: Denver Austin: Denver

Tyler: Detroit Austin: Chicago

Tyler: Jacksonville Austin: Jacksonville

Tyler: Minnesota Austin: Minnesota

Tyler: Baltimore Austin: San Francisco

Tyler: Miami Austin: Miami