The Vikings gave it all against the Chiefs, but still came up short. With several situational factors working against them, are they about to be lulled into a false sense of security against the Bears? Find out in out Week 6 NFL spot bets.

The Schedule gets nasty in Week 6 with the opening third of the NFL season coming to a close.

Not only do teams really start to feel the wear and tear of the gridiron, but several clubs are up against tricky situations that could impact the outcome of their Week 6 odds. 

Each week I highlight these spots — aka spot bets — and what to consider when folding these angles into your usual handicapping routine. 

Here are my top letdown, look-ahead, and schedule spots to consider when betting the Week 6 NFL odds.

Letdown spot: Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) at Chicago Bears

The Vikings shift gears in Week 6, coming off a huge home stand against the Kansas City Chiefs before traveling to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bears this Sunday.

Minnesota took the fight to Kansas City but couldn’t edge the reigning champs, falling to 1-4 SU on the season. The 27-20 defeat would have been a huge turning point for the Vikes, who have stayed true to form, with those four losses all coming by a touchdown or less.

On top of that tough loss, star WR Justin Jefferson left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. He’ll undergo more testing this week, but hammies can linger for more than a week and stick around if not properly rested.

The Bears enter Week 6 with a schedule advantage, having roughed up the Washington Commanders on Thursday for their first win of the year. 

Chicago benefits from that mini-bye, looking to keep its offensive momentum rolling following 68 combined points in the last two outings after scoring 37 total points in the first three games of 2023.

There may also be a look-ahead spot at play for the Vikes as well, with a Monday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers on deck in Week 7.

Look-ahead spot: Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins (-13.5)

The Miami Dolphins bounced back from a bad loss to Buffalo in Week 4 with a 31-16 win over the New York Giants as 13-point home faves in Week 5. And from the looks of this Week 6 line, the Fins should have another easy day ahead with the Carolina Panthers coming to South Beach.

That’s if Miami can stay focused on the Panthers and not look ahead to a trip up the coast to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. 

The Dolphins may have come through for those who laid the lumber in Week 5, but it wasn’t pretty. Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions — one a pick-six — and the Fins added a fumble to their turnover troubles. That’s five giveaways in the past two games.

With Miami looking past the Panthers and to a possible Super Bowl preview in Philly, could Carolina capitalize on that sloppy play and still be within this pile of points?

Schedule spot: Baltimore Ravens (-4) vs Tennessee Titans

The Ravens are still stinging from a 17-10 Road loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers — a game that featured multiple bad drops from WRs and equally ugly turnovers from QB Lamar Jackson. Now, the Ravens must cross the pond for a matchup with the Tennessee Titans in Week 6.

While this is a “neutral site” contest, the trip to the UK sends Baltimore away from home for the third straight game and fourth time in five weeks. The team is planning on flying to London on Monday rather than waiting until later in the week.

The Ravens aren’t the only team up against the schedule in Week 6 (though they have it the worst). Here are some other schedule spots to keep in mind:

More Week 6 schedule spots

New Orleans Saints at Houston Texans: NOLA on the road for a second straight week and facing its fourth road game in five weeks — a stretch of just 27 days.

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday): The Broncos playing their third road game in four weeks on a short week at Arrowhead.

Dallas Cowboys at L.A. Chargers (Monday): The Cowboys’ second straight road game and third in four weeks versus L.A. off a bye (with Kellen Moore edge).

New York Giants at Buffalo Bills (SNF): Bills don’t get the customary bye after the UK trip, but the Giants are playing their second straight road game and third in four weeks (Daniel Jones neck injury in Week 5).

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets: Back-to-back road stops for Eagles and third roadie in four games in a 20-day window. Potential look-ahead to Miami in Week 7.

Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins: Possible look-ahead for the Dolphins but the Panthers are playing their second straight road game and third away tilt in four weeks. Keep an eye on “feels like” temperatures in Hard Rock Stadium.

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