Sam Farmer’s Week 6 NFL picks

Lines according to Glantz-Culver (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record: 8-6; season 43-33 (.566). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the handicapped record would have been 7-7; season 34-42 (.447).

Miami at Green Bay
Records: 2-2; 3-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 704
Line: Off board.
At full strength, the Packers are the better team, yet they’ve got as many significant injuries as anyone in the league. Dolphins 20, Packers 17

Kansas City at Houston
Records: 3-1; 3-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 705
Line: Texans by 4. O/U: 45
The Texans have lost two of three -- and the luster they had with early victories over Colts and Redskins. Watch for Matt Cassel to wake up. Chiefs 24, Texans 21

Baltimore at New England
Records: 4-1; 3-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 706
Line: Patriots by 2. O/U: 44
The Patriots are excellent after their bye, so this should be interesting. Still, Joe Flacco should feast on a porous secondary. Ravens 24, Patriots 20

Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Records: 1-4; 4-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 707
Line: Steelers by 13. O/U: 37
Both teams will have new starters at quarterback. The Steelers should feel better about Ben Roethlisberger than the Browns about Colt McCoy. Steelers 28, Browns 13

San Diego at St. Louis
Records: 2-3; 2-3
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Ch. 2. DirecTV: 708
Line: Chargers by 8. O/U: 45
After four straight 2-3 starts, the Chargers have a pattern. This is the point they start turning around their season. Chargers 35, Rams 20

Detroit at New York Giants
Records: 1-4; 3-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 709
Line: Giants by 10. O/U: 44
After slogging through their first three games, the Giants have pulled out of their tailspin by picking up their defensive pressure. Giants 27, Lions 20

Atlanta at Philadelphia
Records: 4-1; 3-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Ch. 11. DirecTV: 710
Line:Eagles by 3. O/U: 42
The Eagles have failed defensively against running backs and tight ends. Michael Turner and Tony Gonzalez make for a tough matchup. Falcons 20, Eagles 17

Seattle at Chicago Records: 2-2; 4-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 711
Line: Bears by 6. O/U: 37
The Seahawks are the only team that has yet to score in the first quarter. That spells trouble on the road, even against the banged-up Bears. Bears 17, Seahawks 13

New Orleans at Tampa Bay
Records: 3-2; 3-1
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 712
Line: Saints by 4. O/U: 43
Drew Brees should look better after a horrible outing, but the Saints are really struggling. This could be a Tampa Bay upset in the making. Buccaneers 21, Saints 20

New York Jets at Denver
Records: 4-1; 2-3
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 713
Line: Jets by 3. O/U: 41
Kyle Orton is putting up absurd passing numbers for the Broncos, but the Jets have dialed up the right defensive schemes with opponents so far. Jets 23, Broncos 17

Oakland at San Francisco
Records: 2-3; 0-5
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 714
Line: 49ers by 6. O/U: 41
If the Raiders were hoping to get the upper hand in the Bay Area, now’s the time. The 49ers consistently hurt themselves with mistakes. Raiders 28, 49ers 24

Dallas at Minnesota
Records: 1-3; 1-3
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
TV: Ch. 11. DirecTV: 715
Line: Vikings by 1. O/U: 44
Both of these onetime Super Bowl contenders are reeling. A key will be keeping the heat off Tony Romo, which the Cowboys couldn’t do against the Titans. Vikings 17, Cowboys 12

Indianapolis at Washington
Records: 3-2; 3-2
When: Sunday, 5:15 p.m.
TV: Channel 4
Line: Colts by 3. O/U: 43
The Redskins have some vulnerabilities in their secondary, and if anyone can exploit them, it’s Peyton Manning. The Colts have lost two on the road. Colts 28, Redskins 20

Tennessee at Jacksonville
Records: 3-2; 3-2
When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Line: Titans by 3. O/U: 45
The left-for-dead Jaguars are back on their feet after winning two in a row. They have not had much luck stopping Chris Johnson, though. Titans 21, Jaguars 16