My Week 7 NFL Predictions
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
This is the dog game of the week. Both teams have major issues, but at least the Patriots have the excuse of starting a rookie quarterback in Drake Maye. With Jacksonville being the last-ranked passing defense, he might hit them with some big plays. But Jacksonville is the better team and Trevor Lawrence will play a little better.
Pick: Jaguars 10, Patriots 3
Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans
In Week 7 of the NFL season, the Buffalo Bills (4-2) will host the Tennessee Titans (1-4) at Highmark Stadium on October 20, 2024. This matchup is significant for both teams, with the Bills looking to solidify their playoff position and the Titans desperate for a win to keep their hopes alive.
Pick: Bills 28, Titans 7
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers
This is game featuring two of the better young passers in the league in C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love. Both can put up big numbers in the passing game. The Texans are playing consecutive road games, which is tough. The Packers will get the best of it as Love wins a shootout with Stroud.
Pick: Texans 21, Packers 14
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
The Eagles didn’t look good in beating the Browns last week, while the Giants lacked offense in their loss to the Bengals. The Giants defense is playing well, while the Eagles offense is not. The Giants will get back receiver Malik Nabers in this one, which will matter in a big way. The Giants win it in an upset.
Pick: Eagles 10, Giants 3
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
This is for first place in the division with the Vikings coming off the bye and the Lions coming off a blowout of the Cowboys on the road. The Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson with a broken leg, which will impact their pass rush in a big way. Look for Sam Darnold to light it up throwing to Justin Jefferson. The Lions will get theirs as well with Jared Goff playing well. It will be a fun one to watch, but the Vikings will win it.
Pick: Lions 31, Vikings 35
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons
This is a long trip for a Seattle team coming off three straight losses. The defense is struggling. That’s not a good thing against a good Atlanta offense. Look for a lot of points here as both quarterbacks play well. But it’s Kirk Cousins who plays better for the Falcons.
Pick: Seahawks 17, Falcons 21
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
The battle of Ohio isn’t what we thought it might be when the season started. The Browns are awful on offense, while the Bengals have struggled on defense. Something has to give here. I say Joe Burrow plays well and the Bengals defense will to continue what other defenses have done to the Browns this season, which is to make Deshaun Watson struggle. Bengals win it.
Pick: Bengals 28, Browns 7
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
The Dolphins are off their bye, which they badly needed, while the Colts are coming off a road victory over the Titans. Anthony Richardson will be back for the Colts at quarterback, while Tyler Huntley will start for the Dolphins. Both of these teams have had defensive issues stopping the run, so look for the Colts with the better run game to find a way.
Pick: Colts 14, Dolphins 7
Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders
This is a game featuring two defenses that have issues with two offenses that can score. So look for a shootout of sorts between Jayden Daniels and Andy Dalton. In the end, I’m betting it’s Daniels that gets the best of it as Washington bounces back from losing to the Ravens last week.
Pick: Commanders 35, Panthers 13
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are coming off a bye, which they needed for injury reasons. The Raiders have lost two straight and the change to Aidan O’Connell at quarterback improved the offense but didn’t get a victory. How does the trade of Davante Adams impact this team? The Rams are the better team and Matt Stafford will be the better quarterback. Rams take it.
Pick: Rams 13, Raiders 7
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers
This is a big game for both teams, the Super Bowl rematch. The Chiefs are coming off a bye, while the 49ers played last Thursday so it negates it some. The 49ers have been struggling on defense, which isn’t a good thing against Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are playing well on defense. That carries over as they win a tough road game.
Pick: Chiefs 35, 49ers 31
New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
The Jets made a move to go get Davante Adams, who should help the offense if he plays. The Steelers have a quarterback issue again as it looks like Russell Wilson is taking first-team reps. No matter who plays, it will be the running game and defense that key this game for the Steelers. But the Jets will get back to playing good run defense and Aaron Rodgers will do enough to win a tough road game.
Pick: Jets 24, Steelers 28
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This is a big game between two of the better teams in the league right now. Both offenses can roll up big points in a hurry. This might be one of those games where the last team with the ball wins. Being at home and on Monday, I’ll go with Baker Mayfield to win a shootout.
Pick: Bucs 17, Ravens 21
Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals
The Chargers are out on the road for the second straight week after winning at Denver. The Cardinals are home for the first time in three weeks. Arizona is undermanned on defense, which shows up weekly — even if they play hard. I’m betting that the Chargers win it behind their offense. Kyler Murray won’t keep up as the Chargers defense continues to play well.
Pick: Chargers 17, Cardinals 13
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