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NFL Week 7: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

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
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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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2) at San Francisco 49ers

If Tampa Bay (2-3) is going to push toward a playoff berth, the Buccaneers absolutely need to win this game. Meanwhile, San Francisco (1-5) is hurdling toward a draft choice that hopefully fixes this train wreck.

Pick: Tampa Bay 31, San Francisco 23

San Diego Chargers at Atlanta Falcons (-6.5)

Atlanta (4-2) almost beat the Seahawks and will be madder than hell this weekend. San Diego (2-4) is much better than the record indicates, but the Chargers don’t have the pass defense to win this game.

Pick: Atlanta 38, San Diego 28

New England Patriots (-7) at Pittsburgh Steelers

This should have been a great game. Instead, Pittsburgh (4-2) is starting Landry Jones. Landry Jones. Oh my God, Landry Jones. Against New England (5-1)? Somebody stop the fight.

Pick: New England 41, Pittsburgh 17

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (-2)

This is a huge measuring stick for the Cardinals. Arizona (3-3) is a very talented team but the play hasn’t been good enough to this point. Seattle (4-1) is excellent, but does the offensive line keep Russell Wilson clean for a Super Bowl run?

Pick: Seattle 23, Arizona 20

Houston Texans at Denver Broncos (-7)

Have you seen Brock Osweiler? This is going to be a horror show in terms of quarterback play. Denver (4-2) has the better defense. The only for Houston (4-2) is if Osweiler shows up. Wouldn’t bet on it.

Pick: Denver 19, Houston 17

Last Week: 10-5
Overall: 49-43

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