Last week was not the best. I went 9-6, and my overall record sits at 55-37 for the season. Skipping the cute intro, here are my week 7 picks.
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
The Packers are beatable by just about any team at this point. Their offense has been mediocre at best and they don’t have the defense to back them up. But the Bears? Nah.
Pick: Packers 32 Bears 27
New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams (London)
Another stupid international game between two less than great teams has me wondering why the NFL is still doing this in the first place. It’s been a long time since the Rams have beaten the Giants. I guess they are overdue.
Pick: Rams 30 Giants 23
New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs crushed the Raiders last week and look like they will be right back in the mix for a playoff spot. The Saints, not so much. Impressive win last week though.
Pick: Chiefs 29 Saints 21
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans
Did you know the Colts have not lost to the Titans since Andrew Luck became the starting quarterback? I did, and I think the streak continues as the Colts win a close one.
Pick: Colts 28 Titans 27
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles
I’ve picked the Eagles to win the last two weeks and they’ve lost both times. There is no way I’m picking them this week, especially against the undefeated Vikings.
Pick: Vikings 27 Eagles 14
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Not much has gone right for Cincy this year. They are 2-4 and are already in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. Fortunately, this week they get the Browns.
Pick: Bengals 20 Browns 13
Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions
The Redskins are so hot that you wouldn’t know they started 0-2. I don’t think the Lions are the team that reminds them what losing feels like.
Pick: Redskins 38 Lions 24
Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars
That was one ugly loss for the Raiders last week and an impressive comeback for the Jaguars. Both of these teams were expected to do great things, and neither has really wowed anybody. I like the Raiders by a touchdown.
Pick: Raiders 31 Jaguars 24
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
That was a shockingly impressive win over the Steelers last week for Miami and a not so shocking win over the 49ers for the Bills. However, Buffalo has been absolutely on fire and they will bring this Miami team back to earth.
Pick: Bills 31 Dolphins 13
Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets
It’s hard to believe the Jets won 10 games last year. You wouldn’t know it by looking at this team.They had to make the call to bench Fitzpatrick for Smith, but it won’t make much of a difference. This one was an easy pick.
Pick: Ravens 20 Jets 6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers
Both of these teams have lost their way and are desperately searching for answers. There has been talk all week that Chip Kelly needs to go back to college. I think he silences them at least for one week.
Pick: 49ers 26 Buccaneers 23
San Diego Chargers at Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons lost due to a comically bad missed pass interference call in Seattle last week, and you can bet they will be angry. Unfortunately, San Diego doesn’t have a chance.
Pick: Falcons 44 Chargers 7
New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers
Big Ben is out and much of the Steelers explosive offense goes with him. Meanwhile, Tom Brady hasn’t missed a beat since he’s returned to the Patriots. New England wins…. by a lot.
Pick: Patriots 38 Steelers 15
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals have looked much better the last two weeks, but the Seahawks have been a step ahead this whole season. Keal may take away my writing privileges for this one, but screw it. The Cardinals aren’t winning.
Pick: Seahawks 30 Cardinals 13
Houston Texans at Denver Broncos
The Texans escaped by the skin of their teeth last week over the hapless Colts while Denver has lost two straight. The Broncos have had 10 days off and are at home, so I think they grind this one out.
Pick: Broncos 27 Texans 23
Zippy: Homegrown Demagogue
*removes breathing apparatus*
Frednesday rooms get THICK with stench.