Alright, this NFL season is flying by, and Week 7 is already hitting us with some wild matchups as we get closer to the midpoint. My picks last week hit 8-6, which brought the season total to a solid 54-37-1 (.592%). That’s not too shabby, but every single game now just means more, you know? Teams are fighting for playoff spots, building momentum, and figuring out what they’re really made of. Injuries, recent performances, and home-field advantage are all gonna be huge this week.
This Week’s Must-Watch Battles
Some games this week are just screaming for attention, and honestly, a few have upset potential written all over them. The biggest one has to be the **San Francisco 49ers heading to Atlanta to face the Falcons**. Seriously, everyone’s got the Niners rolling, but I’m calling an upset here: **Falcons 27-23**. Why? It’s all about Bijan Robinson. Raheem Morris’s defense has historically struggled against the run, and if Atlanta can just pound that rock, keep the ball, and grind out drives, they absolutely can keep the ball out of San Francisco’s hands. That’s how you stun a favorite.
Over in Europe, we’ve got the **Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints playing in Paris**. A 40-plus year old Aaron Rodgers has to travel all the way over there, and that’s not exactly a warm welcome. This feels like a classic letdown spot for Pittsburgh, but I’m still biting and taking the **Steelers 23-17**.
Then there’s the **New England Patriots against the Chicago Bears** on Thursday night. You’ve got Mike Vrabel as the defensive coordinator trying to outsmart Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator. It’s gonna be a cat and mouse game, but I’m rolling with the home team here. My pick: **Bears 28-20**. They just have more potential.
Grinding Out Wins and Dodging Headaches
Not every game is a blockbuster, but they all count. The **Cincinnati Bengals** desperately need to get their act together after scuffling for the last three weeks, so I’m picking them to make up some ground against the **Baltimore Ravens**. For the **Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans**, I’m thinking Robert Saleh’s scheme is enough to get the win over DeShaun Watson, so it’s the **Titans** for me.
The **Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings** game is another one where the Vikings, at some point, are going to show their true colors. Maybe not this week, but it’s coming. Still, I’m taking the **Vikings 24-20**.
And then there’s the **New York Giants visiting the Houston Texans**. The Texans, or maybe more accurately, Demeco Ryans, absolutely cannot afford to drop this game. Gotta take the **Texans 27-19**.
Finally, the **Miami Dolphins versus the New York Jets**? Honestly, just don’t watch it. Even if you’re a fan. Seriously. But if I have to pick, I’m going with the **Jets 23-10**.
So there you have it, Week 7 is going to be a wild one. With the season nearing that halfway mark, every single one of these picks, especially those upsets, can seriously shake things up. We’ll see how it all plays out!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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