Week 7 Pick-Down

Matchup	Adam's Pick	Eric's Pick
Redskins at Panthers	Panthers	Panthers
Seahawks at Browns	Browns	Browns
Falcons at Lions	Lions	Lions
Broncos at Dolphins	Broncos	Broncos
Chargers at Jets	Chargers	Jets
Bears at Buccaneers (in London)	Buccaneers	Bears
Texans at Titans	Titans	Texans
Steelers at Cardinals	Steelers	Steelers
Chiefs at Raiders	Raiders	Raiders
Rams at Cowboys	Cowboys	Cowboys
Packers at Vikings	Packers	Packers
Colts at Saints	Saints	Saints
Ravens at Jaguars	Ravens	Ravens
	Adam	Eric
Week 6 Record	8-5	9-4
Season Standings	61-29	60-30

Bye Weeks: 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Eagles, Giants, Patriots

To see how the "Experts" stack up: http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

The predictions here come from Adam and correspond to his picks.

Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers
I backed off picking the Panthers last week, but I've thought all year they were pretty close to cracking the code.  Against a Washington team in the midst of a quarterback change, I think the Panthers grab their second win of the season.

Prediction: Panthers 20 – Redskins 14

Seattle Seahawks at Cleveland Browns
This game is in the running for ugliest game of the season thus far.  I'll take Cleveland for no other reason than they are playing at home.

Prediction: Browns 23 – Seahawks 14

Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions
I'm tempted to pick Atlanta here to start proving that last year's 13-3 squad is closer to their true identity than this year's .500 club, but I'm starting to think the Falcons just aren't a very good team.  Meanwhile, Ford Field is becoming one hell of a hard place to play, and coming off a really tough loss to the 49ers, I expect the Lions to come out swinging and end up winning just like this.

Prediction: Lions 34 – Falcons 26

Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins
Ummm...they both suck.  Tebow.

Prediction: Broncos 19 – Dolphins 16

San Diego Chargers at New York Jets
The Jets’ defense isn't nearly as good as it has been in past years, and Phillip Rivers vs. Mark Sanchez is a flatout mismatch.  I trust the Bolts to put up more points than the offensively inept Jets.

Prediction:  Chargers 27 – Jets 20

Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A football match in jolly old England, but this is the kind of football where helmets and pads collide in a smash-mouth affair.  I trust Josh Freeman more than I do Jay Cutler, and I think the Bucs are riding high after beating the division rival Saints.  I also think the Bears just aren't very good and will turn the ball over too many times to win.

Prediction: Buccaneers 23 – Bears 16

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
Another toss-up game, I'll go with the home team Titans who have a very solid defense, a good offensive line, and a veteran quarterback in Matt Hasselbeck playing at a high level.  The Texans are banged up with Mario Williams and Andre Johnson both out.

Prediction: Titans 24 – Texans 20

Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals
I don't think the Cards can protect Kevin Kolb in this game, and I don't think as a team Arizona can match Pittsburgh's physicality.  The Steelers need every win to keep pace with the Ravens and should take this game comfortably.

Prediction: Steelers 27 – Cardinals 17

Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders
No matter if Carson Palmer starts or Kyle Boller gets the nod for Oakland, there will be some kinks to work out in the passing game.  Good thing the Raiders are playing the less than explosive Chiefs, they should be able to ride their running game to victory.

Prediction: Raiders 17 – Chiefs 9

St. Louis Rams at Dallas Cowboys
Sam Bradford out, AJ Feeley in: season over for the once up-and-coming Rams.  Cowboys in a rout.

Prediction: Cowboys 31 – Rams 10

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

There isn't a secondary in the league that can slow down Aaron Rodgers.  If there was, it certainly wouldn't be Minnesota's.  Compounding that problem, the Vikes are giving their first ever start to rookie signal caller Christian Ponder.  This one will get ugly fast.

Prediction: Packers 38 – Vikings 13

Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints
Peyton Manning vs. Drew Brees would have been fun, but now it's Curtis Painter vs. Brees.  Doesn't have the same ring to it does it?  Saints take it easily.

Prediction: Saints 30 – Colts 16

Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars
To me this is probably a matchup of the most physically talented team in the AFC against the least talented team in the AFC.  It will show.

Prediction: Ravens 24 – Jaguars 6