While there is still plenty of football left to be played, many teams are now facing a make-or-break point in the season. 2019 playoff teams such as the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers have struggled to open the season and are in very real danger of falling out of contention early.
Other teams, like the Buffalo Bills and, surprisingly, the Cleveland Browns have built up a bit of a cushion in the wild-card race, though they face pivotal matchups in Week 6.
While not every Week 6 contest looks to be a thriller on paper, a lot of important games are looming.