We absolutely NAILED it last week, going a perfect 5-0 on our picks. Yeah, I’m pumped. It took the Browns beating the Titans on the very last play, Daniel Jones throwing an interception, and both Ashton Jeanty and Josh Jacobs staying under their rushing totals. Plus, that Rams parlay hit big with their moneyline win against the Raiders and Blake Corum clearing 40+ total yards. After a tough Week 6, that’s how you respond, stacking wins.
Forget the Cardinals Record, Trey McBride Is an All-Pro
You are missing out if you aren’t watching Trey McBride. This guy is an absolute monster on the field, even if he’s stuck on another bad Cardinals team. He has tallied at least seven catches in nine consecutive games, which is absolutely wild. That’s the longest streak ever by a tight end, and it ties for the longest streak by *any* player in the past five seasons. Think about that for a second: it is six games longer than Malik Nabers’ next-longest active streak. Last week, McBride went off for 10 catches, 111 yards, and a touchdown against the vaunted Broncos defense. Now he gets to feast on a less-than-daunting Cowboys defense, and the Cardinals are definitely going to be throwing a ton trying to keep up with Dallas’ offense. This guy is the most underappreciated superstar in the league, period.
Pittsburgh’s Run Game Is About To Bury The Browns Again
Alright, let’s talk about the Browns and their inability to win a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. Yes, I know, every team is different, but some streaks just feel like they’re ingrained in the fabric of the league. The Steelers are finally leaning into their bulldozing running game, and that’s huge. Remember how pass-happy they were through four weeks? In Week 4 against the Browns, Pittsburgh dropped back 45 times compared to just 19 runs. But over the past three weeks, they have been roughly average in pass rate over expected, which means they are running the ball more. They are about to face a Browns defense that just got gashed for 129 yards on 5.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns by Tony Pollard. Only four teams have allowed more explosive rushes this year than the Browns. Add in Deshaun Watson’s struggles with just two passing touchdowns over the past four weeks and his 25th ranking in EPA per dropback, and you see why that streak in Pittsburgh isn’t ending.
Zay Flowers Is Untouchable When Lamar Jackson Is Healthy
This one’s simple, quick, and to the point. When Lamar Jackson is healthy, Zay Flowers is a cheat code. Look at the numbers this year: In Week 1, he put up five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in just the first half before getting hurt. Then in Week 3, even when he was limited in his return, he still snagged five catches for 84 yards. The connection is real, and the production is undeniable.
These are the plays that’ll keep us stacking wins. Keep those eyes peeled for how these bets play out this weekend. The league is always wild, but sometimes, the numbers just don’t lie.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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