{"id":370,"date":"2009-09-02T11:46:45","date_gmt":"2009-09-02T15:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=370"},"modified":"2009-09-04T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2009-09-04T13:44:05","slug":"brys-week-by-week-nfl-preview-week-seven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=370","title":{"rendered":"Bry’s Week-by-Week NFL Preview: Week Seven"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, Week Six <\/a>saw some interesting action, with Cincinnati and Tampa Bay both beating good teams for the first wins, while the Jets and Lions remain winless.\u00a0\u00a0The Steelers remain undefeated in the Super Bowl defense.\u00a0 So, here we go for Week Seven–a week in which there\u00a0is only one Sunday game featuring teams in the same division.\u00a0 And, then Monday night, the Birds open their division schedule with a primetime tilt with the\u00a0‘Skins.\u00a0 (Winners in CAPS.)<\/p>\n

On Bye:
\n<\/strong>Baltimore (4-2)
\nDenver (3-3)
\nDetroit (0-6)
\nJacksonville (3-3)
\nSeattle (4-2)
\nTennessee (3-3)<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 25:
\n<\/strong>1:00 – NEW ENGLAND (5-1) vs. Tampa Bay (1-5), in London
\nThe weird London game this year features one good team and one bad team.\u00a0 Plus, the good team is extremely well-coached, while the bad team has a rookie coach, who is younger than many players in the league.\u00a0 A trip across the pond requires great preparation, which falls on coaching.\u00a0 This should be an easy win for the best coach in the NFL and his talented squad.<\/p>\n

1:00 – INDIANAPOLIS (3-2) at St. Louis (1-5)
\nThe Colts have had two weeks to think about a primetime loss to the Titans.\u00a0 They should be able to prepare a great game plan to just hammer the Rams.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Minnesota (5-1) at PITTSBURGH (7-0)
\n7-0 for the defending champs, as they take care of business against the Vikes.\u00a0 I’m looking for a letdown point for this team, but I can never find it.\u00a0 I don’t see Minnesota walking into Pittsburgh and winning; I just don’t.<\/p>\n

1:00 – CHICAGO (2-3) at Cincinnati (1-5)
\nThe Bears look like they may have figured it out, as they win their third straight.\u00a0 The Bengals cannot win their second straight, as Chicago should be able to go into their house and steal a victory.<\/p>\n

1:00 – San Diego (3-2) at KANSAS CITY (2-4)
\nJust when you think the Chargers may have it figured out, they go out and have a “Norv” game.\u00a0 This is probably the one.\u00a0 They are coming off a short week, where they faced a hated rival on Monday night, and now they have to go into the best homefield advantage in football against another division rival.\u00a0 This one reeks of letdown.\u00a0 Throw in the fact that the Chargers are just bad at 1:00, and I like the Chiefs in this one, as Norv probably blows a fourth quarter lead.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Green Bay (4-1) at CLEVELAND (1-5)
\nBefore you say that I’m crazy for picking the 1-5 Browns over the 4-1 Packers, let me just let you in on a little secret.\u00a0 Seven days after this game, the Minnesota Vikings and some unnamed quarterback will be coming to Lambeau Field to play the Packers.\u00a0 If you think that the entire Packer Nation won’t be thinking about that game and not exactly be completely focused on a road game against a mediocre AFC team, then think again.\u00a0 Now, will that be enough for the Browns to pull off the upset?\u00a0 Maybe.\u00a0 I think it will because I think the Browns are an underrated team that can get it done in front of a solid home crowd.<\/p>\n

1:00 – San Francisco (3-2) at HOUSTON (3-3) *
\nThis one is tough because I really like picking teams coming off a bye, like the Niners are, but I also do actually believe in the whole West Coast teams at 1:00 theory.\u00a0 And, with the Texans coming off a very disappointing loss to the Cincinnati, I think that they are good enough to circle the wagons and win a game at home that they really need.<\/p>\n

4:05 – Buffalo (4-2) at CAROLINA (3-2)
\nBoth teams are coming off tough road games against division rivals.\u00a0 The Bills won in New York against the Jets in Week Six, while Carolina went into Tampa Bay and got beat by the Bucs.\u00a0 Coming back home, smarting from that loss, I think the Panthers will take care of Buffalo.<\/p>\n

4:05 – New York Jets (0-6) at OAKLAND (2-4)
\nThis is a chance for the Jets to get off the schnide, but I do not see it happening.\u00a0 The Raiders have a lot more talent than people think they do, and I would probably pick them on a neutral field against the Jets, let alone in the Black Hole.<\/p>\n

4:15 – Atlanta (2-3) at DALLAS (4-1)
\nThe Cowboys are coming off the bye, at home, against a Falcons team that has had a tough schedule so far and are admittedly better than their 2-3 record.\u00a0 But, I think the Cowboys should be able to take care of Matt Ryan & Co. in Big D, as the Falcons lose their second straight tough game.<\/p>\n

4:15 – New Orleans (3-2) at MIAMI (2-3)
\nThe Saints are coming off a tough, physical win over the Giants, while the Dolphins had Week Six off.\u00a0 Throw in the fact that the Saints are not nearly the same team on the road, and I like the Dolphins to win this one, evening both of their records at 3-3.<\/p>\n

8:20 – Arizona (2-3) at NEW YORK GIANTS (3-3)
\nThe Cardinals are never good on the East Coast, especially in Giants Stadium.\u00a0 The Giants are probably reeling from the loss in New Orleans and are just too proud of a team to fall to 3-4.\u00a0 This game might even get ugly, as the Cardinals just cannot stop that Giant running game.<\/p>\n

Monday, October 26:
\n<\/strong>8:30 – Philadelphia (4-1) at WASHINGTON (4-2) *
\nThere is just something about this Washington team that has given the Eagles fits in the past couple of years.\u00a0 I thought this one was really close, but I had to go with the home team on Monday night.\u00a0 The Redskins are always decent in the first half, and I think will end the Eagles 4-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

To go to Week Eight, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 7:<\/strong>
\nNFC EAST:
\n<\/strong>5-1\u00a0\u00a0 Dallas
\n5-2\u00a0\u00a0 Washington
\n4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Philadelphia
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 New York Giants<\/p>\n

NFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n5-2\u00a0\u00a0 Minnesota
\n4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Green Bay
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago
\n0-6\u00a0\u00a0 Detroit<\/p>\n

NFC\u00a0SOUTH<\/strong>:
\n4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Carolina
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 New Orleans
\n2-4\u00a0\u00a0 Atlanta
\n1-6\u00a0\u00a0 Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

NFC WEST:
\n<\/strong>4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Seattle
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 San Francisco
\n2-4\u00a0\u00a0 Arizona
\n1-6\u00a0\u00a0 St. Louis<\/p>\n

AFC EAST:<\/strong>
\n6-1\u00a0\u00a0 New England
\n4-3\u00a0\u00a0 Buffalo
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 Miami
\n0-7\u00a0\u00a0 N.Y. Jets<\/p>\n

AFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n7-0\u00a0\u00a0 Pittsburgh
\n4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Baltimore
\n2-5\u00a0\u00a0 Cleveland
\n1-6\u00a0\u00a0 Cincinnati<\/p>\n

AFC SOUTH:<\/strong>
\n4-2\u00a0\u00a0 Indianapolis
\n4-3\u00a0\u00a0 Houston
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 Jacksonville
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 Tennessee<\/p>\n

AFC WEST:<\/strong>
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 San Diego
\n3-3\u00a0\u00a0 Denver
\n3-4\u00a0\u00a0 Kansas City
\n3-4\u00a0\u00a0 Oakland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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