# NFL 2022 Week Six Ways to Sunday **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [October 14, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255 "2022-10-14T14:54:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/41 "2022-10-16T20:25:28Z")
It’s always been 295, 95, 676 and 76 for me. Was in NYC two weeks ago! But the universe has been flipped. I wouldn’t believe you if you told me in June that the NFC East would be best division. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/42 "2022-10-16T20:27:19Z")
Ditto. I had friends ask me what I was smoking when I wondered if the {\color{blue}\mathbf{GIANTS}} could actually get over .500 this year. Crazy, really crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/43 "2022-10-16T21:19:28Z")
I am REALLY hoping there’s no 5-1 three-way-tie. We’ll see! And what is with the Jets? They aren’t bad! And the Packers lose to them! I’m waiting for it to snow in Sherman Oaks, CA right now. Won’t be surprised. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/44 "2022-10-16T21:38:25Z")
> [@zimaane](#): > > Smart play by Saquon Barkley, giving up a TD to keep possession and guarantee victory. Over/under on the game was 45.5. Final score was 24-20. ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/45 "2022-10-16T23:42:18Z")
Jets have a strong run game. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/46 "2022-10-17T01:09:55Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > What? No love for > > > [@Hamlet](#): > > > > The big game this weekend is the AFC Championship preview Bills v. Chiefs. > > As a KC fan, I’m scared to death of the Bills. The Chiefs have been eking out wins (see Monday night), while Buffalo has been destroying opponents. The Bills certainly improved themselves in the offseason, while KC probably took a small step backwards. There’s a reason why the Chiefs are home underdogs for the first time since Mahomes became their starting QB. 24-20 come-from-behind win for the Bills, in the last 2 minutes. Josh Allen jumped over Chiefs safety Justin Reid in an impressive play: [Josh Allen hurdled defender on crucial late run (thecomeback.com)](https://thecomeback.com/nfl/josh-allen-hurdle-bills-chiefs.html) ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/47 "2022-10-17T01:20:07Z")
EEEEEEEEEEEE! EAGLES!! 🦅 17 is hardly enough. Dallas might have an advantage with Cooper Rush because it’s hard to play the new guy, who is really good. Still… (chuckles) ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/48 "2022-10-17T01:26:01Z")
It looks like the Cowboys QB controversy is over. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/49 "2022-10-17T01:31:14Z")
What happened? ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/50 "2022-10-17T01:36:56Z")
Cooper Rush has thrown 2 interceptions in the first half. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/51 "2022-10-17T01:47:41Z")
Brady probably wishing he’d stayed retired. Got outplayed by Trubisky. That’s just sad, for anyone. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/52 "2022-10-17T01:52:47Z")
20-3 Eagles, halftime. Now over to baseball for the half. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/53 "2022-10-17T02:20:34Z")
Cowboys force a quick punt and then put together a 9 play drive for a touchdown. Still a ball game. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/54 "2022-10-17T02:22:10Z")
I think I’m rooting for the Cowboys for a three-way tie at 5-1. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/55 "2022-10-17T02:41:47Z")
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but on 4th down defenders should not be trying for an interception. Just saw a play from near the end of the Seahawks/Cardinals game. Arizona had 4th-and-11 near midfield. They threw about 30 yards downfield, one of the Seahawks intercepted the ball and was quickly tackled. If he’d just batted the ball to the ground they’d be 30 yards to the better. I feel like I’m the only one who notices this. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/56 "2022-10-17T02:44:47Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I feel like I’m the only one who notices this. You’re not alone. I have screamed at defenders who pick off a deep 4th down pass. Pads their individual stats, however. ---
**Author:** ![borschevsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/57 "2022-10-17T03:11:30Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I feel like I’m the only one who notices this. Every Chargers fan knows about this too, believe me. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/58 "2022-10-17T08:28:14Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > I’m not going to predict that Indy will win - they’ve burned me too many times this year already - but I _will_ predict that they don’t get shut out by Jacksonville (!!!) again. Looks like I was right. And we even got the win. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/59 "2022-10-17T09:56:18Z")
Six and 0! Six and 0! 🦅 🦅 🦅 🦅 🦅 🦅 ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255/60 "2022-10-17T14:03:31Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I think I’ve mentioned this before, but on 4th down defenders should not be trying for an interception. It depends. It’s a gamble sure but not always bad. After all, pick-sixes occur. This is like saying you should never return a kick-off because you usually don’t get the ball past the 20 yard line. True, but sometimes you do, sometimes you even get far enough to score. It’s not automatically a bad thing. Now, if a guy catches the interception and doesn’t even run with it, but instead celebrates, or falls down, or whatever, then yes that was poorly done. I’ll note that in the specific case you’re talking about, that should have been batted down yes. But we’re talking about a rookie who has the instinct to go for the ball every time (his 4th game in a row with an interception) and he’s on a team where they’ve been preaching about takeaways being one of the most critical parts of the game for more than a decade (“it’s all about the ball”). That means do all you can to get it if you’re on defense, do all you can to protect it if you’re on offense. It was a long throw on 4th down and Woolen did not even try to advance with the ball, he just celebrated when he snatched it. So yes, strategically it was the wrong move. Again, he’s a rookie, he might make a smarter decision when he’s more experienced. Though I’ll also say a couple other things about that situation. It was a game where Seattle had a sizeable lead late (less than 4 minutes to go) and they were playing in front of a home crowd. Arizona hadn’t done much offensively since their opening drive (and the offense only scored a single field goal all game). The Cards had one time out left. From an entertainment standpoint, I might cynically say that giving fans the interception might have been worth it over getting the much better position. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-week-six-ways-to-sunday/973255.md?page=4)