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NFL Week 7 2018: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates after throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates after throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 16: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 16: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5)

This could be the best game of the week. Both the Saints (4-1) and Ravens (4-2) appear capable of going deep in the playoffs. New Orleans is coming off a bye, though, and has the clear advantage at quarterback despite Baltimore’s menacing defense. Give me the Saints in a thriller.

Pick: New Orleans 28, Baltimore 22

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (-1.5)

If the Redskins (3-2) find a way to win this game, they are going to be leading the NFC East with a soft schedule ahead. Conversely, the Cowboys (3-3) could put themselves squarely in the mix with a divisional win on the road against Alex Smith and Co.

Pick: Washington 24, Dallas 21

Los Angeles Rams (-10) at San Francisco 49ers

Give the 49ers (1-5) credit, they are fighting hard despite having the deck stacked heavily against them. However, the Rams (6-0) are the best team in the league, and this one might be out of hand halfway through the contest.

Pick: Los Angeles 33, San Francisco 25

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (-6)

The Chiefs (5-1) are coming off an instant classic –even in defeat — while the Bengals (4-2) are trying to rebound from a soul-crushing loss to the Steelers. This game is simple to pick. Andy Dalton and Marvin Lewis against Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid in primetime… at Arrowhead Stadium.

Pick: Kansas City 37, Cincinnati 24

New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons (-6)

The Giants (1-5) were a bunch of gutless quitters on Thursday night. Tough to see them beating the Falcons (2-4), who know that their season in on the line each week from here on out.

Pick: Atlanta 34, New York 22

Last Week: 7-8
Season: 54-37-2

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