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Rams at 49ers, Week 6 predictions: Faith in the Niners’ chances is diminishing
Oct 17, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, October 18 at 5:20 p.m. PT. Each week, the
49ers Webzone staff predicts the winner within its annual
NFL Pick 'em contest. That includes writers and
forum moderators.
Just
two of seven participating staff members this week selected the 49ers to beat the Rams. This is the first week that doesn't feature every staff member selecting San Francisco to win. The 49ers are currently a three-point underdog.
As for all the fans who are taking part in our NFL Pick 'em contest,
71 percent have the
Rams winning the game, as of this post.
Of all the Week 6 game predictions, the most lopsided result comes from the matchup between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Voting has 99 percent of fans believing the Dolphins will earn the victory.
The closest matchup, when it comes to the predictions, is between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, with 51 percent selecting the Bears to win the game.
| Picks |
Away |
Home |
Picks |
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3%
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Broncos
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Patriots
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97%
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70%
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Lions
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Jaguars
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30%
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51%
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Bears
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Panthers
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49%
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20%
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Browns
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Steelers
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80%
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96%
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Ravens
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Eagles
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4%
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37%
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Washington
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Giants
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63%
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12%
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Falcons
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Vikings
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88%
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7%
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Bengals
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Colts
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93%
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10%
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Texans
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Titans
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90%
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1%
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Jets
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Dolphins
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99%
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80%
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Packers
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Buccaneers
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20%
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71%
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Rams
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49ers
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29%
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79%
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Chiefs
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Bills
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21%
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59%
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Cardinals
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Cowboys
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41%
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