Week 7 Predictions

Green Bay @ Cleveland
The Browns are sick. I'm not sure it makes a difference whether they are sick or recovered or OK. Their only bet is too run the ball and keep Aaron Rodgers off the field. Packers 27 Browns 13

San Diego @ Kansas City
The Chiefs will likely be pesky, but the Chargers are good enough to hold them off. It is always weird when great players of the near past (Ladainian Tomlinson) become sort of inconsequential. Chargers 21 Chiefs 16

Indianapolis @ St. Louis
The Rams really are not capable of staying with good teams. There is no reason why the Colts shouldn't blow them out. Colts 34 Rams 13

Minnesota @ Pittsburgh
I can't pick against the Vikings can I? I really think Ben Roethlisberger will have a big day. Plus, Pittsburgh is generally pretty clutch on offense in the 4th quarter. But, both defenses have struggled in 4th quarters this season, Brett Favre is as likely to throw the last touchdown in this game as Roethlisberger is. Vikings 28 Steelers 27

New England @ Tampa Bay
We've learned not to get caught up in the Patriots the last two seasons; they have had trouble maintaining momentum from week to week. But, if Brady is indeed 'back,' the Buccaneers are in trouble. Patriots 31 Buccaneers 17

San Francisco @ Houston
This could be another one of the Texans let downs. They have a knack for losing just when they appear to be on the cusp of a winning streak. The 49ers certainly will challenge them, but San Francisco can't really score. Texans 24 49ers 17

Buffalo @ Carolina
The Panthers finally won a couple, but they haven't looked good doing it. The Bills had six interceptions last week, and I expect a couple more against Jake Delhomme. Bills 17 Panthers 13

NY Jets @ Oakland
The Raiders inability to get into the end zone will sink them, even though Mark Sanchez will give them the ball a couple times. Jets 20 Raiders 12

Atlanta @ Dallas
The Cowboys and Falcons are somewhat similar teams, though the Falcons seem to play a little more consistently. Both can play decent defense at times, and both are capable of putting up a lot of points. I think the Falcons will keep up their level-headedness, and Tony Romo will blow it. Falcons 27 Cowboys 20

Chicago @ Cincinnati
The Bears are showing a startling ability to keep games extremely close, despite hardly ever scoring touchdowns. The Bengals defense didn't play well against Houston, but they should get a few chances to pick Jay Cutler off. Bengals 17 Bears 10

New Orleans @ Miami
It's time for me to pick a real upset. The Saints passing offense can be slowed down (two AFC East opponents have showed that), and the Dolphins are very good at keeping their offense on the field. If Drew Brees makes any mistakes, I think the Dolphins will capitalize. Dolphins 20 Saints 17

Arizona @ NY Giants
This one will come down to the Giants red zone defense. I see them forcing a lot of field goal attempts, and scoring just enough to take home the victory. Giants 27 Cardinals 23

Philadelphia @ Washington
The Eagles were embarrassed last week by the Raiders, but Washington probably won't present a similar road bump. More Todd Collins, please! Eagles 30 Washington 17