Week 7 in the NFL is upon us and it’s been quite a ride so far. Last week saw all 14 games won by the betting favorites, leading to perfect 14-0 weeks for both Albert Breer and Matt Verderame. Editor Mitch Goldich had some choice words for them, saying, “Congratulations to those cowards.” Despite the bitterness in his tone, it was a good week overall for our crew’s season records. However, anyone with green squares on the graphic took a hit to their season-long upset record.
Looking ahead to this week, there are some intriguing matchups on the horizon. The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs are set to come out of their bye week for a Super Bowl rematch against the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, the undefeated Minnesota Vikings face a tough test against the divisional-rival Detroit Lions, who have been on a hot streak lately. The Nov. 5 trade deadline is looming, and a few teams have already made big moves. Davante Adams is expected to make his New York Jets debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who may have Russell Wilson making his first start at quarterback. In addition, we have matchups like Texans-Packers, Buccaneers-Ravens, and a Patriots-Jaguars showdown between two desperate teams in London.
As for our expert picks this season, we have a lineup that includes Albert Breer, senior NFL reporter; Conor Orr, senior writer; Gilberto Manzano, staff writer; Matt Verderame, staff writer; John Pluym, managing editor; and Mitch Goldich, senior editor.
All picks are straight up, but for more in-depth analysis and picks against the spread, be sure to visit SI Betting for all your gambling content needs. Keep an eye out for those green squares, as they denote potential upsets in the making.
