NFL Picks Week 6: Against-the-Spread Quarterback Report

Welcome to the year of the NFL quarterback and Indianapolis Colts star Peyton Manning hasn't even thrown a pass, as six players are currently averaging 300-plus passing yards a game.

That's an amazing statistic, considering not one player finished above that number in 2010.

Since teams have decided to air it out this season, it's important to examine how certain signal-callers perform under certain situations.

Las Vegas oddsmakers have been spot on through five weeks, as favorites are 37-37-3 against the spread this season.

Let's take a look at eight Week 6 quarterbacks from a betting perspective.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills dress up as road underdogs for the second time this season, as everyone remembers the 41-7 blowout they laid on the Kansas City Chiefs when getting 3.5 points.

Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is enjoying a tremendous start to the 2011 season and is 9-6 ATS as a road underdog in this career.

With the current line giving them three points in a visit to MetLife Stadium Sunday, bettors may jump aboard due to the New York Giants failing to cover six consecutive games as a favorite of a field goal or less.

Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears

I was left pretty impressed with Jay Cutler's performance on Monday Night Football in a 24-13 loss to the Detroit Lions, as he completed passes under tremendous pressure the entire game.

It was also nice for the Bleacher Report community to score a victory on the under in that contest.

When making your NFL picks this weekend, it's important to factor in Cutler's 6-19-1 ATS record as a favorite.

Chicago is laying three points in hosting the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6.

Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns

I'm simply amazed that the Cleveland Browns have been sent out as favorites in their first four games, but looking back at their schedule, it was certainly justified.

Second-year quarterback Colt McCoy is now getting a full touchdown to work with in visiting Oakland, but he's just 2-6 ATS as an NFL underdog.

Before moving on, one of my favorite angles is playing a team that has been favored consecutively in multiple weeks, but then is sent out as a dog.

Food for thought.

Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Before even thinking about jumping on board the Dallas Cowboys as seven-point underdogs against the New England Patriots, every NFL bettor should watch the "Romo Coaster" clip.

Classic.

With that being said, Tony Romo is 7-5 ATS as a road underdog in his career, while the team is 4-0 ATS when getting 3.5 to 10 points.

I'll be taking a ride on the Lone Star State's newest roller coaster on Sunday.

Matt Schaub, Houston Texans

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub may be running for his life in visiting the Baltimore Ravens, while bettors may be running to the windows to cash in.

He has been a disappointment when getting points during his career, coming into this contest with an 11-17 ATS record as an underdog.

The Texans have been favored in four of five games, but failed to cover the number in a 40-33 road loss to the New Orleans Saints as 3.5-point underdogs.

Some may be scared off of the game due to the line moving from 5.5 to as high as eight in some spots, but that could be a costly mistake.

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

There are very few NFL quarterbacks that professional bettors feel comfortable in playing as road favorites, as I can count them on one hand.

One of those is Drew Brees.

The former Purdue Boilermakers star is a solid 18-11 ATS when favored on an opponent's field, just missing a perfect 2-0 start in that category in last week's failure as a 6.5-point favorite against Carolina in a 30-27 win.

New Orleans is playing a third consecutive game on the road, but the road team is also 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings in the Saints-Buccaneers series.

The public believes in him, as the team is drawing over 90 percent of wagers in Las Vegas.

Jason Campbell, Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are seven-point home favorites in hosting the Cleveland Browns, which has many professionals wondering if the oddsmaker is trying to set a trap.

From a handicapping perspective, the team has to be emotionally spent after picking up a 25-20 win over the Houston Texans as 4.5-point road underdogs, which came a day after the passing of owner Al Davis.

Quarterback Jason Campbell has failed miserably in this role, entering with a 8-15-2 ATS record when laying points in his career.

Tread carefully, as I think something is up.

Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be in a world of hurt in the quarterback matchup this week, as Josh Freeman is 1-6 ATS as a home underdog in his career.

He has lost both meetings when hosting Drew Brees by a combined score of 69-13 at Raymond James Stadium.

I must point out though, as 90 percent of the wagers have come in on the Saints, the line has actually moved down a half-point.

Interesting.