NFL 2026-27 Week 6: Who Will Rise and Who Will Fall?

NFL 2026-27: Event Details

Event	Details
Main Event	NFL 2026-27
Scheduled Week	Week 6 Games
Total Games	14
Dates	15-19 October 2026
Venue	Multiple Venues

NFL 2026-27: Week 6 Overview

NFL Week 6 brings important matchups, exciting rivalries, and valuable opportunities for teams to improve their standings. Four selected games feature battles between Jacksonville and Houston, and Cleveland and Baltimore. Similarly, the Giants and Saints, and Kansas City and the Chargers. Team statistics, projected lineups, and recent performances help shape each match pick.

NFL 2026-27: Week 6 Full Schedule

Date & Day	Fixture	ET	PT	IST	Venue
15 October 2026 (Thursday)	Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks	8:15 PM	5:15 PM	5:45 AM (Next day)	Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans	9:30 AM	6:30 AM	7:00 PM	Wembley Stadium, London, England
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	New England Patriots vs New York Jets	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals	4:05 PM	1:05 PM	1:35 AM (Next day)	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers	4:25 PM	1:25 PM	1:55 AM (Next day)	Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills	4:25 PM	1:25 PM	1:55 AM (Next day)	Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
18 October 2026 (Sunday)	Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys	8:20 PM	5:20 PM	5:50 AM (Next day)	Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
19 October 2026 (Monday)	San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders	8:15 PM	5:15 PM	5:45 AM (Next day)	Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

NFL 2026-27: Key Match Previews

Match 1: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans

Date: 18 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

NFL Projected Lineups

Jacksonville Jaguars

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Trevor Lawrence
Running Back	Bhayshul Tuten
Wide Receiver	Parker Washington
Wide Receiver	Jakobi Meyers
Wide Receiver	Brian Thomas Jr.
Tight End	Brenton Strange
Left Tackle	Anton Harrison
Left Guard	Emmanuel Pregnon
Center	Robert Haisney
Right Guard	Ezra Cleveland
Right Tackle	Cole Van Lanen

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Travon Walker
Left Defensive Tackle	Arik Armstead
Right Defensive Tackle	DaVon Hamilton
Right Defensive End	Josh Hines-Allen
Weakside Linebacker	Foyesade Oluokun
Middle Linebacker	Ventrell Miller
Strongside Linebacker	Dennis Gardeck
Left Cornerback	Travis Hunter
Strong Safety	Rayuan Lane III
Free Safety	Antonio Johnson
Right Cornerback	Jarrian Jones
Nickel Back	Jourdan Lewis

Houston Texans

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	C.J. Stroud
Running Back	Woody Marks
Wide Receiver	Nico Collins
Wide Receiver	Marvin Harrison Jr.
Wide Receiver	Kayshon Boutte
Tight End	Dalton Schultz
Left Tackle	Aireontae Ersery
Left Guard	Keylan Rutledge
Center	Evan Briwn
Right Guard	Ed Ingram
Right Tackle	Trent Brown

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Will Anderson Jr.
Left Defensive Tackle	Tommy Togiai
Right Defensive Tackle	Sheldon Rankins
Right Defensive End	Danielle Hunter
Weakside Linebacker	Aiden Fisher
Middle Linebacker	Azeez Al-Shaair
Strongside Linebacker	Jake Hansen
Left Cornerback	Derek Stingley Jr.
Strong Safety	Reed Blankenship
Free Safety	Calen Bullock
Right Cornerback	Kamari Lassiter
Nickel Back	Jalen Pitre

NFL Current Stats

Statistics	Jacksonville Jaguars	Houston Texans
Total Points/ Game	24.6	22.0
Total Touchdowns	14	11
Total 1st Downs	104	101
3rd Down Efficiency %	45.90%	37.88%
4th Down Efficiency %	50%	28.57%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	220.6	261.8
Passing Touchdowns	10	6
Interceptions	3	0
Rushing Yards/ Game	114.2	79.0
Total Offensive Plays	293	317
Possession Time	31:43	30:17
Turnover Ratio	5	3

Analysis

Jacksonville has the upper hand when it comes to scoring. They score an average of 24.6 points per game compared to Houston’s 22.0. The Jaguars also have a higher number of touchdowns, first downs, rushing yards, and third-down efficiency than Houston. Houston has better passing production, and they have not had any interceptions based on the statistics provided. The Jaguars’ positive turnover ratio might be the key to their success. If the Jaguars maintain possession and control the mistakes, they have a solid chance of scoring opportunities.

The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars

Match 2: Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens

Date: 18 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH

NFL Projected Lineups

Cleveland Browns

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Deshaun Watson
Running Back	Quinshon Judkins
Wide Receiver	Denzel Boston
Wide Receiver	KC Concepcion
Wide Receiver	Jerry Jeudy
Tight End	Harold Fannin Jr.
Fullback	Michael Burton
Left Tackle	Spencer Fano
Left Guard	Zion Johnson
Center	Luke Wypler
Right Guard	Austin Barber
Right Tackle	Tytus Howard

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Isaiah McGuire
Left Defensive Tackle	Adin Huntington
Right Defensive Tackle	Maliek Collins
Right Defensive End	Jared Verse
Weakside Linebacker	Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
Middle Linebacker	Carson Schwesinger
Strongside Linebacker	Quincy Williams
Left Cornerback	Denzel Ward
Strong Safety	Grant Delpit
Free Safety	Ronnie Hickman
Right Cornerback	Tyson Campbell
Nickel Back	Myles Harden

Baltimore Ravens

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Tyler Huntley
Running Back	Derrick Henry
Wide Receiver	Zay Flowers
Wide Receiver	Rashod Bateman
Wide Receiver	Devontez Walker
Tight End	Mark Andrews
Left Tackle	Ronnie Stanley
Left Guard	John Simpson
Center	Olaivavega Ioane
Right Guard	Emery Jones Jr.
Right Tackle	Roger Rosengarten

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Nnamdi Madubuike
Left Defensive Tackle	Travis Jones
Right Defensive Tackle	Calais Campbell
Right Defensive End	Tavius Robinson
Weakside Linebacker	Roquan Smith
Middle Linebacker	Trenton Simpson
Strongside Linebacker	Mike Green
Left Cornerback	Nate Wiggins
Strong Safety	Jaylinn Hawkins
Free Safety	Malaki Starks
Right Cornerback	Marlon Humphrey
Nickel Back	Kyle Hamilton

NFL Current stats

Statistics	Cleveland Browns	Baltimore Ravens
Total Points/ Game	18.6	29.2
Total Touchdowns	9	17
Total 1st Downs	81	108
3rd Down Efficiency %	30.65%	38.46%
4th Down Efficiency %	37.50%	25%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	179.4	229.8
Passing Touchdowns	7	8
Interceptions	2	1
Rushing Yards/ Game	94.2	164.4
Total Offensive Plays	294	310
Possession Time	28:36	32:03
Turnover Ratio	-1	3

Analysis

Baltimore has a definite statistical edge, as the team averages 29.2 points and 164.4 rushing yards per game. They also have the edge in total touchdowns, first downs, passing yards, and possession time. With the team having a positive turnover ratio, their case becomes even more solidified. For Cleveland to stand a chance, their defense needs to limit Derrick Henry and create turnovers. Baltimore’s scoring chances are better, and they have a balanced offensive output, making them a convincing choice.

The Pick: Baltimore Ravens

Match 3: New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints

Date: 18 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

NFL Projected Lineups

New York Giants

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Jameia Winston
Running Back	Cam Skattebo
Wide Receiver	Malik Nabers
Wide Receiver	Malachi Fields
Wide Receiver	Darnell Mooney
Tight End	Isaiah Likely
Fullback	Patrick Ricard
Left Tackle	Andrew Thomas
Left Guard	Jon Runyan
Center	Bryan Hudson
Right Guard	Francis Mauigoa
Right Tackle	Marcus Mbow

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Shelby Harris
Nose Tackle	DJ Reader
Right Defensive End	Darius Alexander
Weakside Linebacker	Kayvon Thibodeaux
Left Inside Linebacker	Arvell Reese
Right Inside Linebacker	Tremaine Edmunds
Strongside Linebacker	Abdul Carter
Left Cornerback	Deonte Banks
Strong Safety	Ar’Darius Washington
Free Safety	Jevon Holland
Right Cornerback	Greg Newsome II
Nickel Back	Dru Phillips

New Orleans Saints

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Tyler Shough
Running Back	Alvin Kamara
Wide Receiver	Chris Olave
Wide Receiver	Devaughn Vele
Wide Receiver	Bryce Lance
Tight End	Juwan Johnson
Left Tackle	Asim Richards
Left Guard	David Edwards
Center	Erik McCoy
Right Guard	Cesar Ruiz
Right Tackle	Taliese Fuaga

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Cameron Jordan
Nose Tackle	Davon Godchaux
Right Defensive End	Tyree Wilson
Weakside Linebacker	Chris Rumph II
Left Inside Linebacker	Isaiah Stalbird
Right Inside Linebacker	Pete Werner
Strongside Linebacker	Chase Young
Left Cornerback	Kool-Aid McKinstry
Strong Safety	Justin Reid
Free Safety	Julian Blackmon
Right Cornerback	Quincy Riley
Nickel Back	Jonas Sanker

NFL Current Stats

Statistics	New York Giants	New Orleans Saints
Total Points/ Game	21.8	23.6
Total Touchdowns	10	15
Total 1st Downs	102	106
3rd Down Efficiency %	44.29%	45.83%
4th Down Efficiency %	75%	75%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	199.2	240.2
Passing Touchdowns	9	9
Interceptions	3	5
Rushing Yards/ Game	109.0	81.8
Total Offensive Plays	326	334
Possession Time	34:01	29:17
Turnover Ratio	1	-6

Analysis

The New Orleans offense is favored here, having scored 23.6 points and averaging 240.2 passing yards per game. The New Orleans Saints are superior when it comes to total touchdowns and third-down efficiency. But the negative six-turnover differential for New Orleans is a major worry. The Giants have averaged 34:01 in possession time. Meanwhile, the running game of the Giants is better than that of the Saints.

The Pick: New Orleans Saints

Match 4: Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers

Date: 18 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 04:25 PM ET | 01:25 PM PT | 01:55 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

NFL Projected Lineups

Kansas City Chiefs

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Patrick Mahomes
Running Back	Kenneth Walker III
Wide Receiver	Cyrus Allen
Wide Receiver	Xavier Worthy
Wide Receiver	Jalen Royals
Tight End	Travis Kelce
Fullback	Ben Van Sumeren
Left Tackle	Kahlil Benson
Left Guard	Kingsley Suamataia
Center	Creed Humphrey
Right Guard	Trey Smith
Right Tackle	Jaylen Moore

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	George Karlaftis
Left Defensive Tackle	Chris Jones
Right Defensive Tackle	Khyiris Tonga
Right Defensive End	Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Weakside Linebacker	Drue Tranquill
Middle Linebacker	Nick Bolton
Strongside Linebacker	Jeffrey Bassa
Left Cornerback	Nohl Williams
Strong Safety	Chamarri Conner
Free Safety	Alohi Gilman
Right Cornerback	Mansoor Delane
Nickel Back	L’Jarius Sneed

Los Angeles Chargers

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Justin Herbert
Running Back	Omarion Hampton
Wide Receiver	Derius Davis
Wide Receiver	Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Wide Receiver	Theo Wease Jr.
Tight End	Charlie Kolar
Fullback	Alec Ingold
Left Tackle	Travis Burke
Left Guard	Logan Taylor
Center	Jake Slaughter
Right Guard	Cole Strange
Right Tackle	Alex Harkey

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Teair Tart
Nose Tackle	Jamaree Caldwell
Right Defensive End	Justin Eboigbe
Weakside Linebacker	Tuli Tuipulotu
Left Inside Linebacker	Daiyan Henley
Right Inside Linebacker	Del’Shawn Phillips
Strongside Linebacker	Khalil Mack
Left Cornerback	Cam Hart
Strong Safety	Tony Jefferson
Free Safety	Eljah Molden
Right Cornerback	Deane Leonard
Nickel Back	Tarheeb Still

NFL Current Stats

Statistics	Kansas City Chiefs	Los Angeles Chargers
Total Points/ Game	29.5	16.8
Total Touchdowns	14	9
Total 1st Downs	84	88
3rd Down Efficiency %	44%	34.85%
4th Down Efficiency %	62.50%	25%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	249.8	164.6
Passing Touchdowns	9	5
Interceptions	2	7
Rushing Yards/ Game	162.3	128.2
Total Offensive Plays	252	308
Possession Time	30:09	29:36
Turnover Ratio	5	-5

Analysis

Kansas City comes to this matchup with stronger offensive numbers. The Chiefs average 29.5 points and 249.8 passing yards per game. Their 44% third-down conversion rate also exceeds the Chargers’ 34.85%. Los Angeles must improve its passing production and protect the football after recording seven interceptions. Patrick Mahomes could exploit these weaknesses at home. However, the Chargers’ defensive pressure may keep the contest competitive.

The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs

Conclusion

The Week 6 NFL games look very interesting, with each of the teams hoping for a victory. Jacksonville, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Kansas City are tipped as winners in these games. However, there can be some surprises or mistakes on both sides of the game, which could turn the tables around.