Week 7 Picks

Now, onto the picks for Week 7....

Last Week's Record: 7-6-1

Overall Record: 45-42-6

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS) 

BALTIMORE (-6) over Cincinnati: The Ravens have won five in a row and are now 5-1 and sit atop the AFC North. They are rolling. The Bengals come in at a surprising 4-2. I think this is a good game but I'll take the Ravens to pull away.

GIANTS (+4) over Carolina: The Panthers are 3-3 after dropping three in a row. The Giants are 1-5 and off to another miserable start. For some reason, I see the Giants pulling the upset at home.

GREEN BAY (-7) over Washington: The Packers have won five in a row and are 5-1 and look like a contender once again. Washington is 2-4 and floundering. I have to think the Packers will take care of business at Lambeau this week. 

TENNESSEE (+6) over Kansas City: This might be the best game of the day in early slot. The Titans are coming off a huge win over the Bills on MNF last week and at 4-2 are in first place in the AFC South. The Chiefs are 3-3, and they are looking to get to 4-3 with a big road win. I'm surprised the Titans are this big of a home underdog. I like Tennessee to cover the spread at least.

Atlanta (-2) over MIAMI: Atlanta is 2-3 and coming off a bye. The Dolphins are 1-5 and coming off a loss in London to the Jags. I think the Falcons will get this win on the road to get to 3-3.

NEW ENGLAND (-5) over Jets: At 2-4, the Patriots season isn't so bleak because they are getting good play from rookie QB Mac Jones. I was tempted to take the Jets, but I think the Pats will pull away late.

Detroit (+15) over RAMS: The Rams will win at home easily, but I think the Lions will cover. This is an interesting matchup at Jared Goff returns to LA to take on his old team. Things have certainly worked out for the Rams in that trade so far.

Philadelphia (+3) over LAS VEGAS: This is my upset of the week. Philly has been feisty the past two weeks in a win over Carolina and a loss to Tampa Bay. The Raiders are 4-2 and beat Denver last week after rallying around each other when Jon Gruden was let go. I think this is letdown game for the Raiders and the Eagles will take advantage.

Chicago (+13) over TAMPA BAY: I think the Bucs will win the game at home, but I think the Bears will cover the spread.

Houston (+18) over ARIZONA: The Texans will lose to fall to 1-6, and Arizona will go to 7-0, but look for the Texans to at least cover.

SAN FRANCISCO (-4) over Indianapolis: It looks like Jimmy G will be back for the 49ers, who are 2-3 and coming off a bye. Indy is 2-4 and this is an interesting game on SNF. I think the Niners get back on the winning track.

New Orleans (-3) over SEATTLE: The Seahawks almost beat the Steelers last week but fell in overtime. At 2-4, and without Russell Wilson, the Seahawks desperately need a win. The Saints are 3-2. I think the Saints will do just enough to win this game on Monday Night Football.