NFL Week 7 Predictions

  Seattle (4-2) at San Francisco (4-2) (-7.5, 38.5)

     I predict a close, competitive game between two teams vying for the NFC West lead. Seattle will hang around because of their stellar defense, causing San Francisco to have another lackluster offensive performance. However, I do not see the 49ers coming out flat for a second straight week at home. Patrick Willis and the 49ers defense take care of the Seahawks.

San Francisco 17-13

Spread: Seattle (400)

O/U: Under (400)

  Tennessee (2-4) at Buffalo (3-3) (-3.5, 46.5)

     I have little faith in Chris Johnson producing on a week to week basis. But I have less faith in Buffalo stopping opposing offenses. In a high scoring game, I like Chris Johnson to have over 125 yards in a winning effort for the Titans.

Tennessee 37-31

Spread: Tennessee (200)

O/U: Over (500)

  Cleveland (1-5) at Indianapolis (2-3) (-3.5, 45.5)

     The Browns are coming off a much needed victory over Cincinnati last week while the Colts look to rebound after a bad loss to the Jets. The Colts have played better at home than they have on the road this year, so I'll take the Colts over the Browns.

Indianapolis 28-24

Spread: Indianapolis (300)

O/U: Over (500)

  Green Bay (3-3) at St. Louis (3-3) (+5.5, 45.5)

     Now there are the Packers that went 15-1 last year! They soundly defeated the Houston Texans last Sunday Night and I would expect a seasoned team like the Packers wouldn't fall into a trap game like St. Louis. It won't be a breeze, but the Packers get it done to move to 4-3. 

Green Bay 28-20

Spread: Green Bay (700)

O/U: Over (400)

  Arizona (4-2) at Minnesota (4-2) (-5.5, 40.5)
     Tough game to call up in Minneapolis today between two of the NFL's most surprising teams. I think the Minnesota defense has something to prove after a less than stellar outing against Washington last week. If Buffalo can hold the Cardinals to 16 points, I believe the Vikings can do the same.
Minnesota 14-10
Spread: Arizona (300)
O/U: Under (500)

  Washington (3-3) at New York (4-2) (-6.5, 51.5)
     I believe the Giants are the best team in football right now, but I fully understand that you never know what you are going to get from the Giants on a week to week basis. Also, the Redskins defeated the Giants twice last season and that was, of course, without Robert Griffin III. Griffin and the Redskins offense do a number on the Giants defense, but in a game that comes down to the last possession, Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks provided the heroics in a Giants victory.
New York 34-30
Spread: Washington (400)
O/U: Over (400) 

  New Orleans (1-4) at Tampa Bay (2-3) (+2.5, 49.5) 
     New Orleans is number one in the NFL in passing offense. Tampa Bay is 31st in the league in passing defense. I would expect a lot of passing in the New Orleans game plan today, leading to a Saints win.
New Orleans 31-24
Spread: New Orleans (600)
O/U: Over (400)

  Dallas (2-3) at Carolina (1-4) (+2.5, 45.5)
     Dallas played extremely well in Baltimore last week and if it wasn't for a couple of typical Cowboy miscues, they would've defeated the Ravens. This week, they play a Carolina team in free fall that will be without Jon Beason, the anchor of their albeit pedestrian defense. Dallas should be able to pound away at the Panther defense while frustrating Cam Newton and the erratic Panther offense. Come on Dallas, it's time to step up.
Dallas 28-13
Spread: Dallas (900)
O/U: Under (100)

  Baltimore (5-1) at Houston (5-1) (-6.5, 48)
     No Ray Lewis, no Ladarius Webb and potentially no Haloti Ngata, Jimmy Smith and Terrell Suggs. Things look foreboding in Houston today for the Ravens, but here are two things to remember. Do not have faith in a Houston team without Brian Cushing and without a great passing attack that can exploit an injured Ravens defense. And two, don't ever underestimate the preparedness of John Harbaugh and the Ravens. Look for a stellar game from Ray Rice and the Baltimore offense as they upset Houston.
Baltimore 27-24
Spread: Baltimore (400)
O/U: Over (300)

  Jacksonville (1-4) at Oakland (1-4) (-4.5, 43.5)
     Kind of a difficult game to predict, but I'll take the Raiders coming off a bit of momentum after a close defeat to Atlanta last week.
Oakland 20-17
Spread: Jacksonville (100)
O/U: Under (200)

  New York (3-3) at New England (3-3) (-10.5, 47.5)

     Absolutely no way the Patriots lose this one; New England moves to 4-3.

New England 34-3

Spread: New England (1000)

O/U: Under (100)

  Pittsburgh (2-3) at Cincinnati (3-3) (+2.5, 45.5)
      Cincinnati needs to win this game if they want to make the playoffs because their schedule is brutal in the second half of the season. The Steelers also need this game because a 2-4 start means they have a long road back to get back into the playoff hunt. I don't want to bet against Ben Roethlisberger, but with injuries weakening their squad, I like Cincinnati to get a win at home in primetime.
Cincinnati 24-20
Spread: Cincinnati (200)
O/U: Under (100)

  Detroit (2-3) at Chicago (4-1) (-5.5, 46.5)
      Things did not go well for the Lions in their trip to Soldier Field last year, losing 37-13. The Bears tormented Matthew Stafford that game by pressuring him and forcing turnovers and given the way the Bears have been playing this year on defense, I expect them to do the same on Monday Night.
Chicago 27-20
Spread: Chicago (300)
O/U: Over (200)

Week 7: 9,900

Week 6: 9,900

Week 5: 11,700

Week 4: 11,800

Week 3: 13,200

Week 2: 11,900 

Week 1: 14,200

Week 7: 11-2

Week 6: 3-11

Week 5: 11-3

Week 4: 7-8

Week 3: 7-9

Week 2: 11-5

Week 1: 11-5

Total: 60-43

Week 7: +3300

Week 6: -1900

Week 5: +3100

Week 4: +4000

Week 3: -1300

Week 2: -1000

Week 1: +200

Season Total: +6400