NFL Week 6 Survivor Guide: Who to Pick, Who to Avoid | amNewYork

"Sam Darnold Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports It was a forgettable Week 5 of the NFL season with losses from the New York Giants, New York Jets, and the Los Angeles Chargers dropping the running record to 10-5 in 2025. It was a solid run to open the season, but the NFL will bite you every now and then. Sorry about that! We still have high hopes for Week 6!"

"New England rolls into Louisiana on a two-game winning streak, including a stunning takedown of the Buffalo Bills in a divisional contest in Week 5. New Orleans secured their first victory of the 2025 campaign by scoring 26 points against the New York Giants last weekend. There is a major difference between the quality of opponents last week, so except the Patriots roll to a win on Sunday afternoon."

"QB Drake Maye has completed 74% of his passes (113-of-153) for 1,261 yards, seven touchdown passes, and two interceptions through the early part of the season. The second-year QB could use some more help from the ground game this season with no Patriots running back averaging more than 30 yards per game (Y/PG) in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson leads the way with 139 yards on 38 carries through five contests (an average of 27.8 Y/PG) ."

Week 5 produced losses by the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Chargers, dropping the running record to 10-5. The season began well before recent setbacks, and Week 6 offers opportunities to advance in elimination and survivor pools. A risk is being taken on a toss-up contest despite algorithmic reluctance. New England carries a two-game winning streak, including a divisional win over Buffalo, while New Orleans notched its first victory by scoring 26 points versus the Giants. Drake Maye has completed 74% of his passes for 1,261 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. New England's ground game has been light, Rhamondre Stevenson leads with 139 yards, and ESPN Analytics gives New England a 59.7% chance to win on the road. Seattle is expected to halt Jacksonville's bid for a 5-1 start.

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