Around now in the NFL season is when teams start to assert themselves as either true contenders or everybody else.\u00a0 The Packers are the only remaining unbeaten team after a big win over the Texans in Week Six.\u00a0 The Colts and Raiders are still winless.<\/p>\n
Seattle (1-5) at SAN FRANCISCO (4-2)<\/span> – Vegas: 49ers -7 Tennessee (3-3) at BUFFALO (3-3)<\/span> – Vegas: Bills -3.5 Washington (1-5) at N.Y.GIANTS (4-2)<\/span> – Vegas: Giants -7 New Orleans (4-1) at TAMPA BAY (3-2)<\/span> – Vegas: Saints -5.5 Dallas (3-2) at CAROLINA (2-3)<\/span> – Vegas: Panthers -1 Baltimore (3-3) at HOUSTON (4-2)<\/span> – Vegas: Texans -3 Cleveland (1-5) at INDIANAPOLIS (0-5)<\/span> – Vegas: Colts -3 Green Bay (6-0) at ST. LOUIS (3-3)<\/span> – Vegas: Packers -9.5 Arizona (3-3) at MINNESOTA (2-4)<\/span> – Vegas: Vikings -1 N.Y.Jets (3-3) at NEW ENGLAND (5-1)<\/span> – Vegas: Patriots -8 Jacksonville (2-3) at OAKLAND (0-5)<\/span> – Vegas: Raiders -5.5 Pittsburgh (4-1) at CINCINNATI (5-1)<\/span> – Vegas: Steelers -1.5 Detroit (2-3) at CHICAGO (2-3)<\/span> – Vegas: Bears -2.5 NFC EAST:<\/span> NFC NORTH:<\/span> NFC SOUTH:<\/span> NFC WEST: AFC EAST:<\/span> AFC NORTH:<\/span> AFC SOUTH:<\/span> AFC WEST: Around now in the NFL season is when teams start to assert themselves as either true contenders or everybody else.\u00a0 The Packers are the only remaining unbeaten team after a big win over the Texans in Week Six.\u00a0 The Colts … Continue reading
\nThe home team on a short week is simply the better team.\u00a0 49ers (easy)<\/strong><\/p>\nSunday, Early Afternoon<\/h1>\n
\nThe Titans have 10 days to prepare for this game, and the Bills are coming back from back-to-back games on the West Coast.\u00a0 Even for a guy who actually believes in the Bills being much improved and isn’t that high on the Titans, this is a tough one for me.\u00a0 But, all in all, I think the Bills should put it together and have the defense to really cause the Titans offense some problems.\u00a0 But, this is not a great spot for the Bills.\u00a0 Bills (close)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe Giants are coming back from a tough West Coast game, but the ‘Skins probably don’t have the firepower to cause any issues for them, though these NFC East matchups are always scary.\u00a0 Giants (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTwo weeks should be more than enough time for the Saints to devise a winning game plan in Tampa.\u00a0 Saints (easy)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe Cowboys, a week after a physical trip to Baltimore, get hammered by the schedule-makers\u00a0by having to go to Carolina to play a Panthers team coming off their bye.\u00a0 Not a good spot for the ‘Boys here.\u00a0 Panthers (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMan, this Ravens schedule just doesn’t let up, does it?\u00a0 The Texas did play on Sunday Night last week, but it was a home game, so they haven’t left Houston in a couple of weeks.\u00a0 John Harbaugh must have pissed off someone in the scheduling office this year.\u00a0 Texans (close)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis is the spot for Andrew Luck to become a true NFL quarterback.\u00a0 I think they kid’s gonna be good, but not until now would I be disappointed if he didn’t lead his team to a win.\u00a0 This one, he should win.\u00a0 Colts (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe Packers are coming off a big Sunday Night game in Houston get a bit of a break against a team they should beat soundly to stay undefeated, though no road game in the NFL is automatic.\u00a0 Packers (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI think the Cardinals are probably the better team here, but West Coast teams at 1:00 need to be a lot better (or have something else working for them) to get road wins in the NFL.\u00a0 Vikings (close)<\/strong><\/p>\nSunday, Late Afternoon<\/h1>\n
\nThis is a really tricky spot for the Pats, actually.\u00a0 This is one week after a trip to Seattle and one week before a trip to London.\u00a0 If it wasn’t the hated Jets, they might come out flat.\u00a0 But, I can’t imagine they would not be up for a home game against Rex (who is sure to run his mouth beforehand).\u00a0 Patriots (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWhen things go bad in Oakland, they can get out of control in a hurry.\u00a0 This game might be the difference between “bad” and “rock-bottom.”\u00a0 I am going with rock-bottom, as the Jags actually have a decent defense and, unless Blaine Gabbert is atrocious (certainly possible), their offense won’t be abysmal.\u00a0 Coming off of the bye, I’m taking the road ‘dog outright in this one.\u00a0 Jaguars (close)<\/strong><\/p>\nSunday Night<\/h1>\n
\nThese are the games that separate the league’s “elite” from everyone else.\u00a0 The Steelers are absolutely an elite franchise in this league, and these are the games where they prove it.\u00a0 Steelers (close)<\/strong><\/p>\nMonday Night<\/h1>\n
\nThe Bears are coming off the bye, and Soldier Field is not exactly a welcome place for the opposition when the Chicagoans have all day to, ahem, “prepare.”\u00a0 Bears (moderate)<\/strong><\/p>\nStandings After Week Seven<\/h1>\n
\nThe Giants go back on top by a half-game ahead of the idle Eagles, while the Cowboys slip back<\/em>
\n5-2 Giants
\n4-2 Eagles
\n3-3 Cowboys
\n1-6 Redskins<\/p>\n
\nThe Pack stays undefeated, while the Lions fall to last place
\n<\/em>7-0 Packers
\n3-3 Bears
\n3-4 Vikings
\n2-4 Lions<\/p>\n
\nThe Saints up their lead to a full game with the Falcons on the bye, while the whole division is at least .500
\n<\/em>5-1 Saints
\n4-2 Falcons
\n3-3 Bucs
\n3-3 Panthers<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The Niners pick up a game on the entire rest of the division and are now 2 games clear
\n<\/em>5-2 49ers
\n3-4 Rams
\n3-4 Cardinals
\n1-6 Seahawks<\/p>\n
\nA big win for the Pats over the Jets keeps them with a comfortable lead in the AFC East
\n<\/em>6-1 Patriots
\n4-3 Bills
\n3-3 Dolphins
\n3-4 Jets<\/p>\n
\nThe Steelers take back first-place the old-fashioned way – by beating the team that was there before; the Ravens continue to slide
\n<\/em>5-1 Steelers
\n5-2 Bengals
\n3-4 Ravens
\n1-6 Browns<\/p>\n
\nThe Colts get their first win under Andrew Luck, while the Jags emerge as possibly the biggest threat to Houston in the South
\n<\/em>5-2 Texans
\n3-3 Jaguars
\n3-4 Titans
\n1-5 Colts<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The Raiders are the only team that played this week, so at least no one else lost…
\n<\/em>3-3 Chargers
\n2-4 Chiefs
\n2-4 Broncos
\n0-6 Raiders<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"