NFL Predictions: Week 6 Picks and Hot Takes From Around the NFL

Oct 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) waves to the crowd after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) waves to the crowd after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs the ball past New York Jets linebacker Erin Henderson (58) during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs the ball past New York Jets linebacker Erin Henderson (58) during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, CBS

Some games are slam dunks. Admittedly, there are times where those slam dunks end up bouncing off the rim and creating an embarrassing situation – but this game and pick should pretty safely avoid that fate.

Oct 9, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks over his play card in the game against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Tennessee Titans defeat the Miami Dolphins 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks over his play card in the game against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Tennessee Titans defeat the Miami Dolphins 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The Steelers are the real deal. As long as Ben Roethlisberger is healthy, Pittsburgh is on pace to make a deep postseason run as perhaps the AFC’s top contender. After seeing last week’s dominance against the Jets, it’s easy to understand why the Steelers present the most dangerous threat in the conference, perhaps in the league as a whole.

Mike Tomlin and his staff have brilliantly built another Super Bowl contender, and it appears that they’re well on their way to another fruitful season.

With that said, the sluggish Dolphins might just hit a brick wall on the field this Sunday. They’re already without a lick of momentum. Battling against a Steelers team that is superior across the board, this game could be nightmarish. If the offensive line holds up for Ryan Tannehill, there’s a slight chance Miami keeps this close. But it’s safe to say Pittsburgh is a squeaky clean lock of the week.

Steelers out-score Dolphins in another big day for offense, 34-17.