Week 6 was a disappointing week for football fans. The games were low-scoring and lacked excitement, and even the writer’s picks didn’t fare well. With a 6-9 record against the spread and a 2-3 record with their locks of the week, it was a rough week for the writer. The two biggest upsets, featuring the San Francisco and Philadelphia teams, were on the wrong side of the picks. However, there was some luck with the Las Vegas Raiders getting a safety, allowing the writer to cover the spread. Now, it’s time to move on to Week 7, which has a smaller slate due to six teams on bye. There is no room for error, so let’s dive into the upcoming matchups.

In Week 6, the Buffalo Bills narrowly escaped an upset by the New York Giants. Their offense has been struggling to find rhythm in recent weeks, but they have an opportunity to bounce back in Week 7 against the New England Patriots. The Patriots have been struggling on offense and don’t have the firepower to keep up with the Bills. The writer predicts a score of Bills 27, Patriots 13, and selects the Bills to cover the 8.5-point spread.

The Cleveland Browns have a formidable defense that held the San Francisco 49ers to their lowest yardage total under head coach Kyle Shanahan. With a defense that is allowing just 200.4 yards per game, the Browns should be able to contain the Indianapolis Colts and give themselves a chance to win. The Colts will be without their starting quarterback, Anthony Richardson, who is on injured reserve. Gardner Minshew will be starting for the Colts, but the writer doesn’t see him overcoming the Browns’ strong defense. The projected score is Browns 23, Colts 17, with the writer choosing the Browns to cover the 2-point spread.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been inconsistent this season, and their secondary is dealing with injuries. This could be a problem when facing the high-flying Miami Dolphins, who lead the league in yards per play and yards per pass attempt. The Dolphins also have Tyreek Hill, who is on pace for over 2,300 receiving yards this season. The writer predicts a close game with a score of Dolphins 30, Eagles 27, and selects the Dolphins to cover the 1.5-point spread.

The Detroit Lions have been impressive on the road this season, going 3-0 straight up and against the spread. They face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, and the key matchup will be the Lions’ offense against the Ravens’ defense. The Ravens have struggled to hold leads in recent seasons, and the writer believes the Lions’ offense will be able to take advantage. Fatigue may also be a factor for the Ravens, who played in London and ran 70 plays. The projected score is Lions 24, Ravens 20, and the writer selects the Lions to cover the 3-point spread.

The Denver Broncos’ defense looked improved in Week 6, but the writer questions whether it was just an outlier. They now face a well-rested Green Bay Packers team coming off a bye week. The Packers’ offense has the potential to exploit the Denver secondary, which struggled in the early weeks. The Packers’ defense has also been solid, holding opponents to 4.9 yards per play. The writer predicts a score of Packers 26, Broncos 20, and selects the Packers to cover the 1-point spread.

In the rest of the Week 7 matchups, the writer predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars to defeat the New Orleans Saints with a score of Jaguars 23, Saints 21. The Las Vegas Raiders are favored to win against the Chicago Bears with a score of Raiders 23, Bears 17. The Washington Commanders are predicted to defeat the New York Giants with a score of Commanders 24, Giants 21. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to beat the Atlanta Falcons with a score of Buccaneers 27, Falcons 16. The Los Angeles Rams should come out on top against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of Rams 26, Steelers 20. The Seattle Seahawks are favored to win against the Arizona Cardinals with a score of Seahawks 30, Cardinals 17. Lastly, the Kansas City Chiefs are predicted to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers with a score of Chiefs 33, Chargers 24. The writer selects the Chiefs to cover the 5.5-point spread. The San Francisco 49ers are projected to win against the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 49ers 28, Vikings 20, with the writer selecting the 49ers to cover the 6.5-point spread.