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Computer model favours Patriots and Cardinals in NFL week 6
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Computer model favours Patriots and Cardinals in NFL week 6

An advanced simulation model has identified the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals as the top picks for Week 6 of the NFL season. The model ran 10,000 simulations of all scheduled games to determine its best bets.

Currently, the Patriots sit fifth in the NFL standings with three wins and two losses from five games, holding a positive goal difference of 16. They have won their last two matches, including a 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are at the bottom of the table with one win and four defeats, suffering a heavy 21-45 loss to the Detroit Lions in their latest outing.

Next up for the Patriots is a home game against the New York Jets on 18 October. The Cardinals will look to improve their form following their recent defeats as they continue their NFL campaign.

The Patriots are based in the Greater Boston area and compete in the AFC East division, while the Cardinals hail from the Phoenix metropolitan area and play in the NFC West division.

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