NFL Picks Week 6: New Orleans and Road Teams That Will Silence Home Crowds

October 16, 2011   ·   Michael Mill   ·   Jump to comments

Home-field advantage is often an overlooked aspect on gameday.
Even teams that may not be feared like other powerhouses have some of the most feared stadiums in the league.
No team likes traveling to play in Seattle, or heading to Arrowhead to take on the Chiefs.
A crazy home crowd is a huge advantage—one that isn't given enough attention.
However, that doesn't mean those crowds can't be quieted.
Here are three away teams that will silence home crowds this weekend.
 
Minnesota Vikings
Sunday Night Football will consist of a matchup for the last place spot in the NFC North.
The Vikings travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears.
The Bears are clearly the better team out of the two, but the matchup may favor the Vikings.
The Bears have only found success running the football. The Vikings have the fourth-ranked rushing defense in the league.
The Bears have struggled stopping the run. Adrian Peterson ranks sec...

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