NFL 2026 · Week 6
Kick-off
Mon 19 Oct, 4:00am AEDT
Sun 18 Oct, 1:00pm ET
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
AU consensus as of 15/10/2026, 11:39:22 am
Power Comparison
CHIRating +0.2
Defence by zone (EPA allowed)
ATLRating +1.5
Defence by zone (EPA allowed)
Zone cells are EPA/play vs league mean, left to right in model order. Green = better for that team. Hover a cell for the zone name.
Matchup Edges
ATL offence vs CHI
deep-right passing
+0.50 EPA/play
CHI offence vs ATL
inside runs
+0.41 EPA/play
ATL offence vs CHI
runs off right tackle
+0.35 EPA/play
Market
Spread (ATL)
Open +3.5 → Now +1.5·Move -2.0Moved toward model
AU bestATL +1.5 @ $1.95 Unibet
AU best (other side)CHI -0.5 @ $1.87 PointsBet (AU)
Global bestATL +2 @ $1.88 BetRivers
Total
Open 49.0 → Now 51.0·Move +2.0
AU best overOver 50.5 @ $1.88 TABtouch
AU best underUnder 51.5 @ $1.90 TAB
Global best overOver 50.5 @ $1.89 Bally Bet
AU best ATL ML
$2.07 SportsBet
10 AU books · 33 total · 7 snapshots
The Call
Rating withheld - QB availability unresolved
No rating basis
ATL: Michael Penix Jr. practised fully after his rib injury and is expected to start if his recovery continues as planned. His availability remains conditional, and the existing model has no supported Penix return adjustment. Both market ratings are withheld. CHI: Chicago has not named its starter. Caleb Williams was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, but the choice between Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum remains unresolved. Both market ratings are withheld.
Spread · Rating withheld
Unrated
RATING WITHHELD / UNRATEDTotal · Rating withheld
Unrated
RATING WITHHELD / UNRATEDChicago's quarterback choice remains unresolved, leaving no rating basis for this matchup under the current policy. Caleb Williams was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, but Ben Johnson has not chosen between Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum. Michael Penix Jr. practised fully after his rib injury and is expected to start for Atlanta if his recovery continues as planned; the existing unsupported return adjustment also remains a limitation.
Atlanta's deep-right passing matchup is favourable in the team-history data, but its practical opportunity depends on Penix's health and protection. Chicago's defensive front is weakened by Montez Sweat's suspension and Dayo Odeyingbo's quad problem, while T.J. Edwards also missed practice. That could make it harder to disrupt Atlanta before routes develop. Chicago has a potential route through inside runs, although Kyle Monangai's absence from practice complicates that option. Atlanta cornerback C.J. Henderson also missed practice. Both markets are UNRATED; the historical team profiles remain descriptive and cannot price the unresolved quarterback situations.
Why · Michael Penix Jr. practised fully after his rib injury and is expected to start if his recovery continues as planned. His availability remains conditional, and the existing model has no supported Penix return adjustment. Both market ratings are withheld. Chicago has not named its starter. Caleb Williams was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, but the choice between Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum remains unresolved. Both market ratings are withheld.
Situational
2026 through week 5 (pressure, coverage and personnel: 2025 season) · FTN charting via nflverse · min 40 snaps per cell (25 for box counts)
CHI · 0 dropbacks
Caleb Williams / Tyson Bagent / Case Keenum
Chicago has not named its starter. Caleb Williams was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, but the choice between Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum remains unresolved. Both market ratings are withheld.
ATL · 0 dropbacks
Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. practised fully after his rib injury and is expected to start if his recovery continues as planned. His availability remains conditional, and the existing model has no supported Penix return adjustment. Both market ratings are withheld.
CHI offence vs ATL coverage
| Shell | ATL usage | CHI EPA/db | League |
|---|
| Cover 1 | 28% (176 snaps) | +0.18 (140 snaps) | +0.06 |
| Cover 3 | 25% (159 snaps) | +0.08 (214 snaps) | +0.06 |
| Cover 2 | 16% (99 snaps) | -0.02 (134 snaps) | 0.00 |
| Cover 4 | 16% (99 snaps) | +0.21 (60 snaps) | +0.07 |
ATL man coverage 33% · CHI vs man +0.20, vs zone +0.09
ATL offence vs CHI coverage
| Shell | CHI usage | ATL EPA/db | League |
|---|
| Cover 1 | 31% (183 snaps) | -0.13 (136 snaps) | +0.06 |
| Cover 2 | 25% (151 snaps) | +0.17 (140 snaps) | 0.00 |
| Cover 3 | 23% (136 snaps) | -0.06 (154 snaps) | +0.06 |
CHI man coverage 42% · ATL vs man -0.11, vs zone +0.06
CHI tendencies
Play action rate31% · -0.03 vs +0.09 EPA (60 snaps)
RPO rate4% (16 snaps)
Screen rate9% (17 snaps)
Personnel11 53%, 12 36%, 13 8%
Def pressure / blitz / man28% / 39% / 42%
Box vs run, EPA allowedlight -0.11 (32 snaps) · neutral +0.03 (49 snaps)
ATL tendencies
Play action rate24% · — vs -0.21 EPA (37 snaps)
RPO rate2% (7 snaps)
Screen rate16% (24 snaps)
Personnel11 46%, 12 38%, 21 9%, 13 7%
Def pressure / blitz / man31% / 27% / 33%
Box vs run, EPA allowedlight -0.31 (47 snaps) · neutral +0.14 (47 snaps)
Published Model Results
2026 season · Through Week 6 · Updated 25 Oct 2026, 04:02 pm AEDT
This results panel was subsequently updated after this article was first published.
All rated analysis (W–L–P)| Coverage | Spreads | Totals |
|---|
| Week 6 | 6–3–1 | 7–3–0 |
|---|
| Season to W6 | 37–34–4 | 41–32–2 |
|---|
Includes PASS signals; UNRATED markets excluded.
Week 6 PLAY recommendations: 4–2–1 · +1.50u paper return
One unit risked per PLAY recommendation at its original published decimal price: win = price minus one, loss = minus one, push = zero. Hypothetical paper return, not actual bets. No STRONG recommendations through Week 6.
SEA-DEN: both LEAN analysis calls won; No formal betting selection. Excluded from PLAY returns.
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2026 season graded betting log through Week 5 · last updated 15 Oct 2026, 11:55 am
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Team-history ratings use 9,277 eligible plays from 2026 through Week 5. Prior-season weight and numerical QB overrides are zero. Historical plays by other quarterbacks remain in each team's sample; the projection is not specific to the named starter and does not automatically account for new injuries. Injuries and situational splits provide context without additional numerical adjustments. Home-spread edges require 5 points for PLAY and 10 for STRONG; Over edges require 7 and 12. Away and Under directions remain analysis only. PLAY and STRONG labels are model recommendations, not confirmation that a bet was placed. Tracked Bets includes recorded bets only. Situational charting covers 2026 through Week 5; pressure, coverage and personnel cover 2025 through Week 18.
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savvyplays.comPublished 15/10/2026V3.2