Tom Silverstein's NFL picks: Week 6

Journal Sentinel and PackersNews.com beat reporter Tom Silverstein will make his picks for every game throughout the NFL season. Find updated odds information from BetMGM here. Also check out our NFL stats pages for a live scoreboard and team-by-team injury reports.

THURSDAY

N.Y. GIANTS AT NEW ENGLAND

Patriots by 16½.

Straight up: Patriots.  Against the spread: Patriots.

SUNDAY

CAROLINA VS. TAMPA BAY

Panthers by 1½

Straight up: Panthers.  Against the spread: Panthers.

PHILADELPHIA AT MINNESOTA

Vikings by 3½

Straight up: Eagles.  Against the spread: Eagles.

NEW ORLEANS AT JACKSONVILLE

Jaguars by 2½

Straight up: Saints.  Against the spread: Saints.

HOUSTON AT KANSAS CITY

Chiefs by 4½

Straight up: Chiefs.  Against the spread: Chiefs.

WASHINGTON AT MIAMI

Washington by 3½

Straight up: Washington.  Against the spread: Washington.

CINCINNATI AT BALTIMORE

Ravens by 11½

Straight up: Ravens.  Against the spread: Ravens.

SEATTLE AT CLEVELAND

Seahawks by 1½

Straight up: Seahawks.  Against the spread: Seahawks.

SAN FRANCISCO AT L.A. RAMS

Rams by 3½

Straight up: Rams.  Against the spread: Rams.

ATLANTA AT ARIZONA

Falcons by 2½

Straight up: Cardinals.  Against the spread: Cardinals.

TENNESSEE AT DENVER

Broncos by 2½

Straight up: Broncos.  Against the spread: Broncos.

DALLAS AT N.Y. JETS

Cowboys by 6½

Straight up: Cowboys.  Against the spread: Cowboys.

PITTSBURGH AT L.A. CHARGERS

Chargers by 6½

Straight up: Chargers.  Against the spread: Steelers.

LAST WEEK (season)

Straight up: 8-7  (45-32-1). Against the spread: 4-11 (31-47).