NFL Picks Week 6: 4 Home Teams Most Likely to Fall

You've got to be bold to predict teams to lose at home. But honestly, based on what we've seen in the 2011 NFL season, anything is possible. 

I mean, really, the Seahawks winning after the traveled across the country to play a one o'clock game against the Giants, who were riding a three-game winning streak?

What is going on here?

With that, I give you my three home teams that are most likely to fall in Week 6.

Atlanta Falcons

I think another huge game from Cam Newton finally translates to a huge win.

The Falcons once again abandoned the run in the second half against the Packers, and Sunday night and it cost them. Michael Turner ran 10 times in the Falcons' first two drives and only six times the rest of the night.

The Falcons can apply pressure to opposing quarterbacks, and I think that plays right into Newton's hands. 

Or legs, for that matter. 

Newton will create plays outside of the pocket enough to give the Panthers a legit shot to pull off a eye-opening road victory within the division. 

Washington Redskins

I am one of the many who have all but buried the Eagles' 2011 season. 

However, I don't think they're going 1-15. 

They have much more talent than the Redskins, especially at the skill positions, and Vick had a historic amount of success against Washington last season. 

If they limit turnovers—which is something they haven't done so far this year—the Eagles should be in this game late with a chance to win. 

Chicago Bears

You can say Jahvid Best's breakout game against the Bears on MNF was a little fluky, because it was. He had an 88-yard TD to skew his 163-yard rushing night. 

Either way, 163 yards rushing is 163 yards rushing. 

Adrian Peterson exploded last week against the Cardinals. 

You think he'll be utilized early and often in Week 6 against the Bears? 

I do. 

Jay Cutler performed admirably with seemingly no time to throw all night, but that could catch up to him against Jared Allen and the Vikings. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I like what I've seen from Josh Freeman early in his career—I really do. 

I just don't see enough explosiveness from him and his skill position guys to keep up with Drew Brees and company in this one. 

It's that simple.