NFL STRAIGHT PICK-EM WEEK SEVEN

LAST WEEK’S RECORD (10-4)

We took a step backwards with our picking in week six, getting 4 wrong in less games on the docket.

In week seven, we are looking to rebound and carve our own niche into another shorter week of interesting match-ups.

OVERALL RECORD (67-27)

THURSDAY NIGHT RECORD (6-0)

LET’S DIVE IN TO WEEK SEVEN

MONDAY NIGHT RECORD (3-3)

THE THURSDAY NIGHT GAME

DENVER BRONCOS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS

The Browns have multiple injuries. Baker Mayfield is out. The one year wonder, Case Keenum, will be behind center for the Browns. This is a perfect opportunity for Teddy Bridgewater to sneak into Cleveland and leave with a victory. Browns will have to rely on their defense as the offense is down to their third string running back. Cleveland’s defense is like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates. You don’t know what unit will show up.

OUR PICK: BRONCOS

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM AT GREEN BAY PACKERS

Washington’s defense was one you could rely on last year. The Team’s defense this season still has not shown up. Aaron Rodgers’ revenge tour has won 5 straight since taking a loss to the Saints on opening day. Rodgers was amped up last Sunday with a win in Chicago. Rodgers claims he owns the Bears as congratulations to being a share holder to one of your enemies. Rodgers can say he beat you and owns you… talk about having your cake and ice cream. Packers offense is too much to handle for the team. Besides Aaron Rodgers’ arm, it’s a two headed monster in the Packers backfield that can cause problems for their opponents. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon can move defenses backwards. Should be a relatively easy day at home for Green Bay to get the job done.

OUR PICK: PACKERS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT TENNESSEE TITANS

Chiefs needed a doormat they could walk all over last Sunday. Thankfully, Washington was there for them. The Titans won a big game on Monday night versus a good Bills team. Did the Titans make the big plays or did the Bills gift wrap that game for the Titans? Look for this game to be a shootout. Late in the game, Patrick Mahomes will have his Chiefs up by ten points Titans will abandon their running game with Derrick Henry, and Ryan Tannehill will make the game close, but Chiefs escape Nashville with a big road win. I just can’t see the Titans defense stopping two big time offenses in back-to-back weeks.

OUR PICK: CHIEFS

ATLANTA FALCONS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS

How would you like to fly all the way to London, England and lose to Jacksonville? Giving the Jags their first win of the ,and the rookie Trevor Lawrence gets his first win in the NFL behind center. Then the Dolphins find themselves playing in week seven. Is this the curse of the Beard?

Former Dolphins quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, was benched last season in Miami for TUA Time. Miami failed to make the playoffs after winning ten games. Fitzpatrick would sign a deal with Washington. Miami stinks. Fitzpatrick gets hurt before the season starts in Washington. Taylor Heinicke, a young quarterback, takes over the team that made the playoffs last year and totally suck this year. Conspiracy theory? It’s simple. The Falcons are well rested having a bye last week. Dolphins are just a shell of their former selves from last year.

OUR PICK: FALCONS

NEW YORK JETS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

The Patriots’ Death Star rebuild is showing some flashes of life. The rookie quarterback, Mac Jones, last Sunday trading scores with Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott. The Evil Empire took a very good Cowboys team to overtime to decide that late afternoon match-up. Do you see the Death Star lighting starting to twinkle on? Bulbs in Bill Belichick’s grand plan starting to flash on. Look for Zach Wilson’s security blanket get taking out in this rematch between Jets and Patriots. You know Belichick will have another defensive plan worked up to confuse the Jets rookie behind center.

OUR PICK: PATRIOTS

CAROLINA PANTHERS AT NEW YORK GIANTS

This is a nice look for a Halloween costume. Panthers and Giants match-up is what medical staff need to get their teams’ bodies on the field. Lots of injuries on both teams’ rosters. Giants are a disaster right now as they have blown out the last two games. Carolina has lost three games in a row but played three close games as they lost to the Vikings in overtime. I like the Panthers defense in this match-up. I think that will help Sam Darnold not force any balls into mistakes, as Carolina finds a way to get back in the win column.

OUR PICK: PANTHERS

CINCINNATI BENGALS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS

The Bengals could be easily 6-0 right now. Losses include in overtime to the Packers and just stupid turnovers in the game versus the Bears. Bengals and Ravens find themselves with first place on the line in the AFC North. Can the Bengals offensive line hold up against the Raven defense? Joe Burrows takes a lot of sacks. Bengals defense has guys also that can get to the quarterback. Former Saints defensive line, Trey Hendrickson, is having a great year.

Hendrickson has already racked up 5.5 sacks in his first year as a Bengal. Ravens defense has been solid all year. Can the Bengals stop Lamar Jackson from escaping the pocket? I’m going with the upset with this one. I have been burned on the Ravens a lot of times, especially picking against them. I like the Bengals making an early statement to the division in this contest. I think Ravens defense will have a hard time stopping Burrows’ aerial attack. If Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase does not beat you, some other guy will. Watch the Ravens rely on Lamar Jackson’s arm is where the Bengals will hold on dearly and escape Baltimore with a win.

OUR PICK:BENGALS

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Chucky Gruden’s email problems mean the Raiders have a new voice and broke a two game losing streak last Sunday. The Eagles made a comeback versus the Buccaneers last Thursday but fell short. You feel the Raiders are playing loser than they were under Jon Gruden’s leadership. Last Sunday, Raiders had a well-balanced attack on offense with many playmakers involved. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles seem to always be playing from behind. I like Derek Carr in this match-up to have a big game in the passing department. I think the Raiders can exploit that Eagles defense. Look for DE, Mad Max Crosby, on the Raiders defense to give the Eagles some problems.

OUR PICK: RAIDERS

DETROIT LIONS AT LA RAMS

The off-season trade between the Lions and Rams swapping quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford going to LA while Jared Goff heads to motor city.

The movie Trading Places sums up this match-up. This is just cruel and an unfair match-up for Jared Goff to be playing his former team. Matthew Stafford will have a huge game and torch his former team that is rebuilding and now starting to regress after playing some decent football. Lions have not won a game yet. I don’t see the Rams being their first victim. If you’re a Detroit fan watching this unfold on Sunday, it will just make you sick to your stomach.

OUR PICK: RAMS

HOUSTON TEXANS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS

REUNION:

JJ Watt and DeAndre Hopkins will have a reunion with their former team. Houston fans are lucky they have the Astros in the World Series because the Texans are a hot mess. JJ Watt makes that Cardinal defense a much better unit than they were last season. DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray instantly clicked in a trade between these two teams that is still a head scratcher today. Texans have a rookie quarterback that is playing like a rookie. Cardinals are a well-oiled machine on both sides of the ball and will stay undefeated against the Texans team lost in their own oil fields.

OUR PICK: CARDINALS

CHICAGO BEARS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

The Bears shocked Tampa Tom and the Buccaneers last year. Tom Brady looked old and confused in that contest, not knowing what down it was. The Bears defense has played well this season but might be without the rejuvenated DE, Robert Quinn. The Bears running game over the last several weeks have been opening some eyes the last few weeks. Look for the Buccaneers to put the Bears running game on ice. Buccaneers defense is tops in the league versus the run. I can’t see Justin fields right now beating the Buccaneers with his arm. If Buccaneers take away the Bears running game, this can turn very ugly. Look for Tom Brady to get revenge over the Bears for that loss last season. Brady wants to own a share of the Bears franchise just like his buddy in Green Bay.

OUR PICK: BUCCANEERS

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The 49ers are just a better team with Jimmy Garoppolo on the field. Colts found a much needed win versus a bad Houston team. The 49ers are well rested after a bye week and at home. This game should be a close game with two good defenses and strong running games. I give the edge to Jimmy Garoppolo over Carson Wentz. Even Garoppolo might be rusty, but that bye week will pay off dividens as 49ers squeak out a close one on Sunday night.

OUR PICK: 49ERS

THE MONDAY NIGHT GAME

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks will be without Russell Wilson once again. Saints coming off a bye week. Seattle back up, the Great Geno Smith, took the Steelers to overtime last Sunday to come away with a loss. Saints have some key receivers out. I still think the Saints can score off a bad Seattle defense. I think the Saints defense will rattle Geno Smith, and he will make mistakes that cost Seattle the ball game even at home.

OUR PICK: SAINTS