Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action is coming up soon. Last week in picks was an average week of a 7-7 finish. I can hope that this week will be a better week. This week's slate offers some decent match ups with two undefeated teams going head to head in the early slot and Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray duking it out in the desert. In this post I'll talk about my picks for the week's games. Let's get to work!
Week 7 Picks
Week 7 in the NFL's regular season starts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finishes in Inglewood, California. The week will feature a 14-game slate. It features a Thursday night game, seven early games, four late games, a Sunday night game, and a Monday night game. CBS will have the double-header and FOX will have single, regional game coverage. Baltimore, Indianapolis, Miami, and Minnesota are on a bye this week. Let's get to the picks!
NY Giants (1-5) @ Philadelphia (1-4-1) (FOX/NFL Network): TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
The Giants beat the Football team and the Eagles lost to the Ravens. Both teams have terrible records but the rivalry will remain. I feel the Eagles will find a way to win with their running game which has been playing fairly well these past few weeks against the Steelers and Ravens. I'll put some stock into Carson Wentz in torching one of the poorer defenses in the NFL in the Giants. God the NFC East is terrible.
Dallas (2-4) @ Washington (1-5) (FOX): TW: Cowboys; CV: Football Team
Both teams lost last week as the Cowboys lost to the Cardinals and the Football team lost to the Giants. Okay Dallas, you still lead the NFC East, please for the sake of the football gods, please win against Washington and not possibly go 6-10 and host a playoff game. Sure Washington's offense might pose a challenge in this game but I swear to god, I will not pick you for the rest of this season if you don't beat your longtime rival.
Cleveland (4-2) @ Cincinnati (1-4-1) (CBS): TW: Browns; CV: Browns
Both teams lost last week as the Browns lost to the Steelers and the Bengals lost to the Colts. So Cleveland got clobbered by big brother Pittsburgh last week and I think they should find a rebound this week and find strength in their run game. Cincinnati should give a bit of a fight in this one but if Joe Mixon is inactive in this game then it will bring much more pressure to Joe Burrow to find a way to win. I'll take the bit more talented Browns squad.
Detroit (2-3) @ Atlanta (1-5) (FOX): TW: Falcons; CV: Lions
Both teams got wins last week as the Lions beat the Jaguars and the Falcons beat the Vikings. Atlanta found new life after firing their head coach the week before and honestly I can't see any reason why this game would change. Matt Ryan is still playing well, Todd Gurley is having a rejuvenated season and Calvin Ridley is the perfect complement to Julio Jones. Only way I see the Lions taking this one is keeping the Falcons offense off the field. Can't see that happening much.
Green Bay (4-1) @ Houston (1-5) (FOX): TW: Packers; CV: Packers
Both teams lost as the Packers lost to the Buccaneers and the Texans lost to the Titans. So Green Bay got embarrassed hard last week against Tampa. It is bound to happen where a team will fall to earth after playing so well so far this season. Houston has put up better offensive numbers and points. I would expect this to be a shootout in Green Bay's favor if their defense gets their head on straight.
Pittsburgh (5-0) @ Tennessee (5-0) (CBS): TW: Steelers; CV: Steelers
Both teams won last week as the Steelers beat the Browns and the Titans beat the Texans. Ah yes, the game that was supposed to be played a few weeks ago but thanks to the Titans getting COVID, this was pushed back to this week. If there was a team that looked very improved since last season would have to be Pittsburgh. If Big Ben can stay upright and I don't see how this Titans defense can slow down or stop this team. It'll be a good test how well the Steelers can handle Derrick Henry who has been on a tear lately. Sadly one of these two teams will have to lose... I don't want another tie.
Carolina (3-3) @ New Orleans (3-2) (FOX): TW: Saints; CV: Panthers
The Panthers lost to the Bears and the Saints were on a bye last week. Carolina confuses me, when I pick them, they lose, when I don't, they win. New Orleans had been off so far this season whether it is the defense or Drew Brees being the shadow of his former self but if they don't win this game, their grasp of the division could be slipping. Carolina will be playing the underdog card to the hilt and they won't have Christian McCaffrey in this one which adds to their troubles but they still somehow win. Honestly a toss-up but I'll take New Orleans.
Buffalo (4-2) @ NY Jets (0-6) (CBS): TW: Bills; CV: Bills
Both teams lost last week as the Bills lost to the Chiefs and the Jets lost to the Dolphins. Buffalo suffered a setback last week against KC, and honestly they should find solace and get back to basics and take care of business against a Jets team that is very dysfunctional and terrible. Buffalo is favored by Vegas to win by 13 points and honestly its a fair assessment. Sam Darnold got dealt a bad hand and Frank Gore is a decent running back when he gets hot but who do they have on defense that can handle things on that side.
Seattle (5-0) @ Arizona (4-2) (FOX): TW: Cardinals; CV: Cardinals
The Seahawks were on a bye and the Cardinals beat the Cowboys last week. One of the more underrated games on this week. Wilson vs Murray. Both teams really stack up well on offense but its Arizona's defense that questions me. Can they stop or slow down Russell Wilson? Can they force turnovers vs Seattle? I don't know who'll win but I think time of possession will be key to look at as both offenses would like to keep the other on the sideline as much as possible.
Jacksonville (1-5) @ LA Chargers (1-4) (CBS): TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
The Jaguars lost to the Lions and the Chargers were on a bye last week. It would seem that in this game the Chargers have the upper hand since they had a week off. Justin Herbert has been somewhat of a nice story so far this year in place of Tyrod Taylor. Gardner Minshew has also done fine for himself this season despite playing with very few notable wide outs other than DJ Chark. I'll go on a whim and take LA. Why not.
Kansas City (5-1) @ Denver (2-3) (CBS): TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
Both teams won last week as the Chiefs beat the Bills and the Broncos beat the Patriots. Outside of a slugfest against Las Vegas, the Chiefs have looked pretty good as the Super Bowl hangover hasn't really hit them yet. Denver has been a QB carousel so far this season as three quarterbacks have donned the navy blue and orange. I don't really see the Chiefs falling off in this one unless they let Denver's quarterback (whoever it is now at this point it could be Brett Rypien for all I know) look like John Elway, they could be in trouble. I don't see it happening so I think they're safe.
San Francisco (3-3) @ New England (2-3) (CBS): TW: 49ers; CV: Patriots
The 49ers beat the Rams and the Patriots lost to the Broncos last week. Most of the nation will be getting this game as its the marquee game of the week. San Fran seemed to figure itself out last week against a tough Rams team. New England on the other hand just hasn't looked that dominant that had used to be in years prior. The Patriots offense will have to play a better game against a 49ers defense that's slowly getting back its composure and confidence. I personally like the road team in this one.
Tampa Bay (4-2) @ Las Vegas (3-2) (NBC): TW: Buccaneers; CV: Buccaneers
The Buccaneers beat the Packers and the Raiders were on a bye last week. Tampa got back on the right foot after a hard loss against the Bears and destroyed the Packers. I'm not sure what Raiders team we'll see in this one as the last time we saw these guys, they upset the Chiefs in a great win. Josh Jacobs has been playing stellar rushing football so far with 300 yards on the ground. If Tampa's rush defense has another day of stopping another great RB, I think they'll have a tougher time to win. I'll take Tampa as you really can't count out Tom Brady and company.
Chicago (5-1) @ LA Rams (4-2) (ESPN): TW: Rams; CV: Bears
The Bears beat the Panthers and the Rams lost to the 49ers last week. Chicago has been fairly good this year but I think they might meet their match in the Rams. If they can beat the Rams they have a legit shot to be one of the top teams in the NFC. It pains me to say that yes. Despite last weeks loss, the Rams have been playing good football this year. The tandem of Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown has been fun to watch and the defense has improved. I'll take the Rams, screw the Bears.
Local TV Schedule (courtesy of 506sports, check local listings, subject to change):
CBS Early:
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee
Ian Eagle, Charles Davis
CBS Late:
Kansas City @ Denver
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green
FOX Single:
Green Bay @ Houston
Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma
For more information on which game is shown in your area, check out: NFL Week 7 Maps
2020 Week by Week Record:
TW's record:
Week 1: 8-8
Week 2: 15-1
Week 3: 9-6-1
Week 4: 11-4
Week 5: 9-5
Week 6: 7-7
Total: 59-31-1
Cardinal Viking's record:
Week 1: 10-6
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 8-7-1
Week 4: 7-8
Week 5: 8-6
Week 6: 9-5
Total: 53-37-1
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
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