NFL Week 7: Picks and predictions

Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with teammate Richard Sherman (25) during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions (EVEN)

The week’s “Who the hell knows?” game. Washington (4-2) is a good team and Detroit (3-3) is average, but the Lions can score. At home, look for Matthew Stafford to throw for a ton of yardage. Is that enough to win? Could just be.

Pick: Detroit 28, Washington 24

New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs (-6.5)

Kansas City (3-2) is coming off its biggest win of the season and now goes home for the first time in nearly a month. New Orleans (2-3) has a great offense, but that won’t be enough in Arrowhead.

Pick: Kansas City 30, New Orleans 20

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (-10)

Cincinnati (2-4) absolutely has to win. Cleveland (0-6) is barely a professional team. Still the Hue Jackson factor keeps this a close game until the fourth quarter.

Pick: Cincinnati 28, Cleveland 20

Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) at Philadelphia Eagles

Everybody is looking for Minnesota (5-0) to stumble, and it will. But it won’t be this week. Philadelphia (3-2) is rolling with a rookie quarterback against the best defense in football. Not a great combination.

Pick: Minnesota 23, Philadelphia 13

Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets (EVEN)

People with tickets to this game should buy a shredder, turn it on, insert tickets, look for shoulder to weep uncontrollable tears of joy onto. Congrats, the pain is over. Baltimore (3-3) and New York (1-5) need to be taken off television for a while.

Pick: Baltimore 16, New York 13

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