Observations and Predictions... Week 6

Ok, this one is going up late. The in-laws are in town so I didnt have a chance to post last night. Last weeks picks were awful. I went 7-7 to go from the penthouse to the outhouse. The Cowboys did win, and Miles Austin was a revelation, but the team as a whole struggled mightily against the Chiefs. The Colts and the Giants continue to stand out as the top teams in the league.

Top Performers of the Week
QB-Matt Hasselback: Proved that if he can remain healthy, the Seahawks will remain in contention all season. He threw for 4 scores in dismantling the Jags.
WR-Miles Austin: A Cowboys receiving record 250 yard performance with 2 scores. Austin may have just pushed Roy Williams out of a starting job and into the slot.
RB-Ahmad Bradshaw: 160+ yards from scrimmage and 2 TDs kept the Giants unbeaten.
TE-Kellen Winslow: Looked great connecting with Josh Johnson against the Eagles (who generally struggle guarding tight ends) to the tune of 102 yards and 2TDs.
DEF-Seattle: Pitched a shut out against the Jags. Also chipped in with 5 sacks 2 fumble recoveries and a TD.
Special Teams-Giants: Completely dismantled the Raiders. Solid returns and Lawrence Tynes 3FG and 5XP help as well.

Cowboys are off this week, so I get to just sit back and be a fan of the rest of the NFL. Here are the picks...

The Vikings in a close one over the reeling Ravens. Giants clamp down on the road against the Saints, sending them to their first loss. The Bears behind a big Forte day beat the Falcons on Sunday night. San Diego defeats the unbeaten Broncos out west.

The rest of the schedule should shake out like this, Bengals over Houston (another Benson big day); Packers huge over Detroit; Steelers rout the Browns; Panthers win a second in a row over the Bucs; Redskins barely hold on to beat the Chiefs; The Jags squeek by the Rams (MJD has a big day); Eagles destroy Oakland (how did Oakland ever win a game); Seahawks beat the Cards behind their homecrowd and another nice day from Hasselback; Pats keep the Titans winless; Jets over the Bills.

Fantasy Picks of the Week
QB-Aaron Rodgers: He's starting to find his groove, plus he faces Detroit.
WR-Steve Smith (Car): The inviting Tampa Bay secondary awaits.
RB-Rashard Mendenhall: Love this matchup versus the overmatched Browns. Could be a career day which will make Mike Tomlin's life a little harder next week when Fast Wilie returns.
TE-Todd Heap: Minnesota is one of those teams that does not defend tight ends well. I expect Heap to have a field day.
DEF-Eagles: They get to beat up on JaMarcus and the Raiders this week.
Special Teams-Patriots: Titans have been awful on special teams and Gostkowski has been kicking plenty of field goals due to the red zone ineptitude of the Pats.