NFL Picks Week 6: Five Players Set For Huge Games

NFL's week 6 is prone to be a huge week for many players. Just by the luck of the draw, some players will get a chance to prove themselves, some for the first time ever and some for the first in a long time. Many athletes will either make or break themselves this weekend. However, only five are expected to have the biggest weekend of their season.

Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12. (Photo by Jim McIsaa

With Redskins running back Clinton Portis out with a groin injury, Washington head coach Mike Shanahan chose Ryan Torain to fill the gap. Last week, Torain made his first NFL start against one of the best defenses in the league, the Green Bay Packers. He made out decent with sixteen carries for forty yards. However, Torain is set for a huge game this week. Torain will be running against an Indianapolis Colts defense that is rather prone to allowing 100-yard rushers.

Deion Branch, New England Patriots

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Deion Branch #83 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch against Donald Strickland #30 of the San Diego Chargers at Qwest Field on September 26, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 27-20. (P

Since the departure of Randy Moss to the Vikings, the Patriots have been looking for a better replacement. In Week 6, Deion Branch will be starting as a wide receiver for New England. Tom Brady and Branch had great chemistry in the past, having his best year of his career here actually, and hopefully it will continue in Week 6.  However, Branch will have big shoes to fill. This week will define him. 

Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 10: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs against Nate Allen #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on October 10, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Frank Gore has been doing all that he can on a truly struggling San Francisco 49ers team. The 49ers need to get Gore back in his 2008 form when he was considered one of the top premier backs in the league. Frank Gore should do well this weekend as he has in previous weeks. Getting Gore rolling is exactly what the 49ers need to turn around what is looking like a dismal season.

Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburg Steelers

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Running back Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The undefeated Steelers won 38-13.

The Steelers are playing against the Cleveland Browns. Enough said there. Mendenhall has had a great year so far and that is mainly because the team has been relying on him due to the Ben Roethlisberger suspension. Now with Roethlisberger back look for his carries to come down a little, but not his productivity. With Roethlisberger around he may get less carries, but the defense will not be able to stack the box like they had been doing the past 4 games. 

Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers in action against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Last week, Rivers threw for over 400 yards. Now Rivers is facing the Rams who got burned by Shaun Hill last week. That’s right, Shaun Hill. So look for Rivers to keep the productivity rolling as he will have yet again another very impressive performance.