Here are my picks for week seven of the 2017 NFL season.
Thursday, October 19th
Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) vs Oakland Raiders (2-4)- 8:25, CBS/NFLN: This is a huge divisional game. Kansas City is coming off their first loss of the season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oakland is coming off a disappointing divisional home loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders must win this game or else they're in big trouble so give me the Silver and Black at home.
Prediction: Oakland 27, Kansas City 23.
Sunday, October 22nd
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) vs Buffalo Bills (3-2)- 1:00, FOX: Tampa Bay is coming off a road loss in Glendale against the Cardinals in which Jameis Winston hurt his shoulder in. Buffalo is coming
off their bye and two weeks ago they lost in Cincinnati against the Bengals. This should be an entertaining game and I like the Bills here at home.
Prediction: Buffalo 23, Tampa Bay 20.
Carolina Panthers (4-2) vs Chicago Bears (2-4)- 1:00, FOX: Carolina coming off a disappointing Thursday night home loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Chicago is coming off a nice overtime win in Baltimore against the Ravens. Don't rule out the Bears keeping this one close, but I like the Panthers to bounce back here on the road.
Prediction: Carolina 26, Chicago 16.
Tennessee Titans (3-3) vs Cleveland Browns (0-6)- 1:00, CBS: Tennessee is coming off a much needed Monday night divisional home win over the Indianapolis Colts. Cleveland is coming off a disastrous road loss in Houston against the Texans. DeShone Kizer is back as the Browns starter after Kevin Hogan started the last game, but it doesn't matter. The Titans are the better team and will win this game comfortably.
Prediction: Tennessee 27, Cleveland 13
New Orleans Saints (3-2) vs Green Bay Packers (4-2)- 1:00, FOX: New Orleans is coming off a home win over the Detroit Lions. Green Bay is coming off a divisional road loss in Minneapolis against the Vikings in which Aaron Rodgers broke is collarbone in and is possibly out for the season. With Rodgers out, the Saints will take full advantage and get a rare win in Lambeau.
Prediction: New Orleans 27, Green Bay 19.
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3) vs Indianapolis Colts (2-4)- 1:00, CBS: Jacksonville is coming off a disappointing home loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Indianapolis is coming off a Monday night divisional road loss in Nashville against the Titans. This was a tough call, but give me the Jags to win a low scoring, close one one on the road, but I don't feel good about it because of Blake Bortles (cough).
Prediction: Jacksonville 16, Indianapolis 13.
Arizona Cardinals (3-3) vs Los Angeles Rams (4-2)- 1:00, FOX (London): Arizona is coming off a much needed home win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Los Angeles is coming off a nice road win in Jacksonville against the Jaguars. This should be a fun game in London, but I like this Rams team a lot and I believe they'll win a close one here.
Prediction: Los Angeles 26, Arizona 20.
New York Jets (3-3) vs Miami Dolphins (3-2)- 1:00, CBS: New York is coming off a tough divisional home loss against the New England Patriots in which there were some questionable calls from the refs in. Miami is coming off a great road win in Atlanta against the Falcons. I like the Dolphins here at home against a Jets team that is better than anyone could have expected.
Prediction: Miami 24, NY Jets 16.
Baltimore Ravens (3-3) vs Minnesota Vikings (4-2)- 1:00, CBS: Baltimore is coming off a brutal overtime home loss against the Chicago Bears. Minnesota is coming off a big home win over the Green Bay Packers in which Aaron Rodgers hurt his collarbone in. The Vikings defense sans no Rodgers for most of last weeks game is very good and they should keep a not-so good Raven offense in check.
Prediction: Minnesota 23, Baltimore 16.
Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)- 1:00, CBS: Cincinnati is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they won a home game against the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh is coming off a big time road win in Kansas City to knock off the Chiefs, who were the lone unbeaten team left. I believe this will be a much closer game than people expect and I like the Steelers in a close one.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 20, Cincinnati 17.
Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs San Francisco 49ers (0-6)- 4:05, FOX: Dallas is coming off their bye and two weeks ago they lost a heartbreaker at home against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. San Francisco is coming off a loss in Landover against the Redskins. The 49ers have lost close games all season and expect that again against a Cowboy team that is desperate.
Prediction: Dallas 30, San Francisco 23.
Denver Broncos (3-2) vs Los Angeles Chargers (2-4)- 4:25, CBS: Denver is coming off a dismal Sunday night home loss against the previously winless New York Giants. Los Angeles is coming off a nice divisional road win against the Oakland Raiders. You know what? I like the Chargers to win their third straight here against a banged up Trevor Semian and a Bronco team that lost a ton of guys to injury a week ago.
Prediction: Los Angeles 26, Denver 20.
Seattle Seahawks (3-2) vs New York Giants (1-5)- 4:25, CBS: Seattle is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they beat the Rams on the road. New York is coming off their first win of the season on Sunday night in Denver against the Broncos. The Giants will keep this close, but I like the Seahawks here on the road.
Prediction: Seattle 24, New York 20.
Atlanta Falcons (3-2) vs New England Patriots (4-2)- 8:30, NBC: Here we have an epic Super Bowl rematch. Atlanta is coming off a disappointing home loss against the Miami Dolphins. New England is coming off a divisional road win in East Rutherford against the New York Jets. Both teams aren't great defensively so expect a fun and high scoring game and I'm taking Tom Brady and the Pats because they are the healthier team right now.
Prediction: New England 34, Atlanta 27.
Monday, October 23rd
Washington Redskins (4-2) vs Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)- 8:30, ESPN: I don't think anyone circled this game for one that could determine first place in the NFC East right now but here we are. Washington is coming off a home win over the winless San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia is coming off a big Thursday night road win in Charlotte against the Panthers. The Eagles are rolling right now so give me them to win their fifth straight game.
Prediction: Philadelphia 27, Washington 26.
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