Forecasting the NFL's Week 6 Primetime Matchups
The article previews the 2026 NFL Week 6 nationally televised games and offers projected scores for each. It picks Denver to defeat Seattle 21-17 on Thursday night and expects Jacksonville to beat Houston in London. The piece also notes that the postseason picture will gain importance as the season moves into November and December.
Week 6 includes four nationally televised contests when the London matchup is counted. The Thursday game sends Seattle to Denver on Oct. 15 at 8:15 p.m. ET. Denver has compiled a 16-3 home record since Bo Nix became its quarterback, and it previously rallied at home against Jacksonville and the Los Angeles Rams in Weeks 2 and 3. Seattle's offense has slipped, while its defense remains strong but less imposing.
On Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. ET in London, Houston faces Jacksonville. The Jaguars played there in Week 5 and defeated Philadelphia. Jacksonville enters at 4-1, Houston at 1-4. The Jaguars are viewed as having better quarterback play and coaching despite less overall roster talent. Both defenses are strong, so scoring may be limited.
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