We are now into Week 6 of the new NFL season and each game means more every week. This week we have some underrated matchups that people may not see coming.
But just like every single week in the NFL, upsets should happen. Here are the five teams on upset alert ahead of Week 6 in the NFL.
5. Washington Commanders, @ Baltimore Ravens
Heading into the season, nobody would have expected that the Commanders would be seen as the better team, at least record-wise, than Baltimore five weeks in. But this is the reality that we are living in. The Commanders have looked great behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels but the Baltimore defense could give him a reality check. This will be a strong test for Daniels and if he passes this, the sky is the limit for the star rookie.
4. Denver Broncos, vs Los Angeles Chargers
The main reason why Denver is on upset alert here is because the Chargers will enter this game coming off their bye week. They have had plenty of time to scout the Broncos and could put an end to their three-game winning streak. Los Angeles has the tools to make it happen but they need to get back to the basics. If they can run the ball well and play decent enough defense against this inconsistent Denver offense, the Chargers can come away with the win.
3. Green Bay Packers, vs Arizona Cardinals
Nobody expected the Cardinals to go into Santa Clara and take down the 49ers last week. So why can’t they do it again on the road against the Packers this time around? Arizona has shown some fight this year and the Packers will need to be very careful with them. The Cardinals have a good offense and a sneaky good defense that can cause some issues for Green Bay this week.
2. Atlanta Falcons, @ Carolina Panthers
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with KhaDarel Hodge #12 after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons could be on upset alert.
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The Falcons are on a roll right now, riding the high from their big Thursday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. Carolina looks to be a big underdog in this contest but the Panthers have looked much more competitive with Andy Dalton under center. If there was any week for the Panthers to play spoiler, it would be this game against the Falcons. This team will need to be careful, otherwise, they could find themselves dropping a game that they never expected to lose.
1. Chicago Bears, vs Jacksonville Jaguars
London games are always weird, no matter which two teams are playing in it. Jacksonville got their first win of the season and looked pretty good in doing so. They will be trying to build upon that win and turn their season around in the process. The Bears are 3-2 and will be trying to grab their fourth win but they are directly on upset alert heading into this crucial game.
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