(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images North America)
Minnesota Vikings 28 - 19 Detroit Lions
Final (Week 6)
The Minnesota Vikings visited Ford Field and defeated the Detroit Lions. A 14-6 first quarter league had Lions fans believing that the morale of Detroit may have returned to its 2014 season potency after the (1-5) 2015 season start. Unfortunately though, the Lions now sit at 1-7 on the season and their chances of making a return to the postseason this year has vanished. The Vikings on the other hand improved to 4-2 and sit just two games behind the undefeated Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. The emergence of WR Stefon Diggs adds to their already multi faceted offense. Diggs produced a jaw-dropping catch in the third quarter to give Minnesota their first league of the game. The play sucked the life out of Ford Field, while the Vikings defense produced seven sacks and sucked the life out of the Lions offense. Minnesota ranks 2nd in PPG allowed this season which speaks volumes to the face they allowed Detroit only allowed Detroit 5 points after quarter one. The Vikings move on to face the Bears next week in Chicago. They are definitely a team to watch.
(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America)
Philadelphia Eagles 16 - 27 Carolina Panthers
Final (Week 6)
Philadelphia took 1st place in the NFC East earlier this week by defeating the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in one of the ugliest games this NFL season has offered. That positioning didn't last very long though. The Eagles were met by the Carolina Panthers stingy defense last night at Bank of America Stadium and suffered a 27-16 loss. Though QB Cam Newton tossed three interceptions, the Panthers defense allowed just one touchdown the whole game. Certainly this isn't how Eagles head coach Chip Kelly would like things but history has showed that against the more physical teams in the NFC the Eagles don't fair well. While the NFC East causes even more confusion in the media, the Carolina Panthers advance to 6-0, remain undefeated and prepare to face a struggling Indianapolis Colts team next weekend. With the Panthers playing the way they have, there isn't reason why they shouldn't believe in a lengthy playoff run this season.
(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Stephen Pond/Getty Images Europe)
Jacksonville Jaguars 34 - 31 Buffalo Bills
Final (Week 6)
The Bills and Jaguars flew overseas to London and faced off in a battle that came down to the very end. Jacksonville's 34-31 victory over Buffalo was flat out resilient. They overcame a 31-27 deficit with 5:21 to go in the game. A crucial pass interference penalty gave Jacksonville a first down on the last drive of the game. QB Blake Bortles finished off the Bills defense with a TD pass to WR Allen Hurns. The win pushes the Jags to 2-5 while the Bills suffer their second straight loss. The absence of starting QB Tyrod Taylor has caused unrest in the Bills offense. Back up QB E.J Manuel was cause of three of the four Buffalo turnovers in yesterdays game. With the Indianapolis Colts continuous underachievement, the AFC South is still a division that is up for grabs. The Bills enter their bye week on the other hand having fallen to last place in the AFC East.
(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America)
Houston Texans 26 - 44 Miami Dolphins
Final (Week 6)
(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Jim Rogash/Getty Images North America)
New York Jets 23 - 30 New England Patriots
Final (Week 6)
Don't look now but the Miami Dolphins are 3-3 and face off against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Miami pummeled the Houston Texans 44-26 yesterday and have looked absolutely rejuvenated after escorting former head coach Joe Philbin out of the organization two weeks ago. The Patriots improved their unblemished 6-0 record by defeating the New York Jets 23-30 (who have been nothing less than brilliant this year). The Patriots victory came with a horrid 1 yards rushing on the day. Their leading rusher, QB Tom Brady also threw for two touchdowns on a day where New England got it done the rugged way. I'm very interested to see how things pan out when the Dolphins and Patriots meet up this week. the AFC East may be shaping up to become to divisional story of the league in 2015.
