NFL Week 7 Picks

Some great headlines this week as we approach that much closer to the halfway point of the season! Carson Palmer gets his redemption shot in Oakland and the Redskins are potentially ending the Sexy Rexy era in Washington this week by announcing that John Beck will be starting in Carolina this coming Sunday. Both of these moves are bold to say the least and we shall see how they pan out. Last week I went 10-3 on my picks and that puts me at 46-21 for the season (.687). The teams with Byes this week are: Bills, Bengals, Patriots, Giants, Eagles, and 49ers (all much needed if you ask me). Here are my picks for Week 7.

NFL Week 7 - Sunday, October 23

1:00PM Games

Jets OVER Chargers - UPSET SPECIAL - I am very surprised the Chargers are favored on the road this week and especially at New York. I guess they are coming off a much needed bye week and the Jets are still struggling to find their groove. I still like the Jets to win as the Chargers have been off and on all year so far.
Browns OVER Seahawks - The Seahawks got lucky two weeks ago against the Giants. I expect they will back to their old ways this week and lose to a Browns team that has shown at times it has a spark this year.
Lions OVER Falcons - I'm disappointed in the Falcons this year. I am not disappointed in the Lions, at all. They will bounce back after the tough loss to the 49ers at home in a big way. Watch out Matt Ryan.
Redskins OVER Panthers - UPSET SPECIAL - I don't think the Redskins have been favored yet in a game this year. Are they ever gonna catch a break? Well they might need one in this game as fresh starter John Beck goes up against a Carolina team with nothing to lose. I'm rooting for the Skins but they need to step it up.
Bears OVER Bucs - Don't see the Bears losing this one although the Bucs are at home and did just come off a nice looking win against the Saints last week. Look for the Bears to run the ball more this game and take a tough road win.
Broncos OVER Dolphins - UPSET SPECIAL - The Tim Tebow era has begun in Denver and the fans are loving it. I hope Tebow does well and anything the Broncos can get to boost morale is good which is why they will win this game.
Texans OVER Titans - UPSET SPECIAL - This game is a tough one to pick. Both teams trying to find an identity in that dismal AFC South and it seems that Titans may get the better of this one. However, I like Schaub and the Texans to give them a run for their money and get this one on the road.

4:00PM Games

Steelers OVER Cardinals - Need I say any more? I thought the Cardinals might have been decent this year..but if you lose to the Vikings you get no respect from me...Steelers win an easy one on the road.
Raiders OVER Chiefs - Can the Raiders be a legit contender now that they gave up their life savings to acquire an aging yet savvy veteran like Carson Palmer? I honestly think so. The AFC seems weak this year compared to years past and the Raiders definitely look like a team that could surprise some people if they were to go to the Playoffs.
Packers OVER Vikings - need I say any more? Can't help but think this one might be a very big blowout by the Packers.
Cowboys OVER Rams - If this game had happened say a couple weeks I would have easily picked the Rams for the upset but not now. It pains me to pick the Cowboys but they should have no problems winning this one easily at home.

Sunday Night Game
Saints OVER Colts - A Super Bowl rematch from a couple seasons ago except there is one big difference, no Peyton Manning. Saints did look like they had some problems last week against the Bucs but should be able to rebound at home.

Monday Night Game
Ravens OVER Jaguars - Ravens like to win games the old-fashioned way with tough defense and grimy, hard-nosed running with Ray Rice and Ricky Williams. Flacco can light it up when he needs to and this is why the Ravens are gonna be tough to beat the rest of the season at home or away.

We're almost halfway through the season already! Can't believe it. Hope everyone enjoys this week's games!

-R.N.N.
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