Three underrated NFL Week 6 games that could help shape the playoff race

A desperate Eagles team, two elite rushing offenses and an unpredictable division leader highlight three games that should be on your radar

Philadelphia enters desperation mode without Jalen Hurts, while Caleb Williams could return for Chicago and the Giants attempt to maintain their surprising NFC East lead. Week 6 of the NFL is sure to bring drama. The Kansas City Chiefs are the only unbeaten team remaining in the AFC, and the two NFC undefeated teams are the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the AFC contains all three of the league's goose-egg teams. The Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers are all still looking for their first win at 0-5. There are some obvious stand-out games, but there are also some under-the-radar matchups that you should have circled.

Here are the three you shouldn't miss. The Philadelphia Eagles' season may actually be cursed. They sit at 2-3 and are on a three-game losing streak, but what may be worse than all that is that they will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts, ruled out due to a superficial blood clot. Add the hamstring injuries to running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith and things look rough. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has been playing well, so the difference in quarterback situation is major. Head coach Nick Sirianni is going to find himself in the hot seat very soon, and his job