Oliver’s Week 7 Picks

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    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

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    Oliver James

    A half beaner, half mick formerly known as Giants49ersSharksWarriors777 on ESPN, Oliver is a mutt with who happens to know a lot about football and Game of Thrones. He also has 4 kids, because Mexicans breed like rabbits.

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