NFL Picks Week 7: Predictions For Every Game This Weekend

Last Week I was back on my winning streak at going 9-5 improving my record to 54-37.

My coin flip of the Cowboys-Vikings game was luckily wrong and the Boys continue their downward spiral.

But seriously Dallas, how are you going to get called for "excessive celebration" penalties in consecutive weeks?

That alone tells you where Dallas' season is heading.

Enough about the dysfunction in Dallas and on to the picks.

CIN @ ATL

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against Moise Fokou #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images

Believe it or not the Bengals are actually favored in this game.  Yeah I'm shocked too.

Even though Chad Ochocinco has returned to form and sent No. 85 shirts to the entire Falcons team, I don't think that will be enough to get this failing team back on track.

The Falcons, in spite of laying an egg in Philly, will return to dominance and win 21-17.

PIT @ MIA

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 25: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is sacked on the last play of the game by James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 27-17. (Photo by Ric

In spite of his "poor pitiful me" routine earlier in the week James Harrison is going to be playing pissed off in Miami on Sunday.

Not that the Steelers defense needed any motivation to play hard, they are, after all, the meanest defense in football.

The Phins will play hard but fall short in an ugly game 17-13.

BUF @ BAL

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts before a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Unless the entire Raven's roster fall ill with the flu (and even then it will be close) I don't see any other way for the Bills to beat the Ravens. 

In fact unless the defense or special teams scores, the Bills might be shut out.

Ravens win 20-2 (I'm giving the Bills a safety because they'll be punting so much that one will be down inside the one and the defense will get the points).

JAC @ KC

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 17: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Kansas City Chiefs scores in the fourth quarter agasint the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 35-31. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Chiefs were one terrible pass interference call away from going 4-1 and beating the Texans. Jacksonville beat the lowly Bills and had a great win over the Colts, that's it.

The Chiefs might not be elite yet, but are better then I've given them credit for. 

Finally I'll give them credit (and they'll probably lose because of it) but I'm picking them to win 24-10.

CLE @ NO

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 17: Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns looks for running room while playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 17, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

A rookie quarterback going against the defending Super Bowl Champions, this one is almost too easy.

So I'm going to take the easy way out and take the Saints.

Saints win 31-9.

WAS @ CHI

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is taken to the ground by lineback Brian Orakpo #98 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 10, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins w

Brian Orakpo has been a one man wreaking crew on a Redskins defense that has given up a lot of yards but not a lot of points.

The Chicago Bears offensive line has been a swinging door, allowing defenders to sack Bears' quarterbacks 23 times so far. Jay Cutler alone has been sacked eight times by an untouched defender.

The list of players the Redskins have knocked out each game continues to grow (and includes two quarterbacks). It doesn't look good for Cutler who's already suffered a concussion at the hands of an NFC East opponent.

Jim Haslette is going to unleash Orakpo with blitz after blitz against the Bears.

I'm back on the bandwagon and picking the Skins to win 24-13.

SF @ CAR

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 17: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to outrun the Oakland Raiders at Candlestick Park on October 17, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The 49ers finally got a win and Carolina still stinks.

Alex Smith has finally figured out that Michael Crabtree is a good receiver and Frank Gore is going to run wild.

The only nice thing I can say about the Panthers is that Bill Cowher should be their coach next year.

Oh, and Devin Thomas is out to prove that the Redskins made a mistake by cutting him. I doubt that they did.

49ers win 28-14.

STL @ TB

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 17: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the San Diego Chargers at the Edward Jones Dome on October 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

I'm starting to think the Rams are for real, and Tampa might be too.

I don't know if this is an upset pick, but I'm going with the Rams to continue winning, 14-10.

PHL @ TEN

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 18: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on October 18, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Originally I was going to pick the Eagles to win this game, until former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski came on the Tony Kornheiser Show and said the Titans defense was going to create problems for Kevin Kolb and the Eagles.

Well Ron swayed me away (I hope he's right) and I'm taking the Titans 13-7.

ARI @ SEA

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 17: Mike Williams #17 of the Seattle Seahawks runs for a first down while being grabbed by Chris Harris #46 and Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 17, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel

Um, where did the Seahawks come from?  I mean really, did anyone think they had a chance at the play offs let alone wining the NFC West?

I know I didn't, I thought for sure they'd have a top five pick in the draft next year.

Well they're quickly changing my mind about them.

The Cardinals travel to Seattle to the delight of a rejuvenated fan base that is going to be very loud.

Rookie Max Hall isn't going to know what hit him.

Seahawks win big 35-10.

NE @ SD

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sideline against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Dilip Vishwan

Outside of Wade Phillips, there might not be a coach out there on a hotter seat than Norv Turner.

Even so his Chargers are 2 point favorites over the visiting New England Patriots.

I don't know what Vegas sees that I don't, maybe the fact that the Chargers are top five in both defense and offense.

Sadly though you are what your record is, and the Chargers record isn't that good.

Couple that with the fact that Tom Brady knows how to win these games and I'm taking the Patriots 21-17.

OAK @ DEN

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DENVER - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the New York Jets at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 17, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Broncos aren't that good, but they're better than the Raiders who now turn to Kyle Boller to lead their offense.

Sorry Raiders fans but this isn't your year, decade and maybe even century as well.

Broncos offense goes back to their high flying ways, 28-14.

MIN @ GB

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MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a pass interference call against Mike Jenkins (not pictured) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field on October 17, 2010 in Minneapo

How can this game not be about Brett Favre.

Even before the ongoing investigation of the old man's cell phone activity, this game was going to be all about Brett.

The Vikings may have righted their ship last week against Dallas but the Packers, even though they've dropped two in a row, are still the class of the NFC North.

Both Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre will get sacked quite a bit but the Packers pull it out at home, 20-17 in overtime.

NYG @ DAL

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 06: Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys fumbles the ball as he is hit by Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants in the second quarter at Giants Stadium on December 6, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by

The last time the Cowboys backs were this far up against the wall the Boys routed the Houston Texans.

However the Texans aren't coming to town, the New York Giants are. And they're sporting a very mean and hungry defense.

Now I don't think it's impossible for the Cowboys to win this game, but the Giants are slowly becoming the class of the NFC and they're just killing people.

A win here could really help the Cowboys season but the Giants are on too much of a roll and I gotta go with the team that's winning over a team that against all odds finds ways to lose ball games.

It's a team game and it's going to take the entire Cowboys roster to lose this one.

Giants win 27-21.

Thats All Folks

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 17: A Washington Redskins cheerleader performs during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at FedEx Field on October 17, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Colts won the game 27-24. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Enjoy the games this weekend guys. See you next week for my Special Halloween Picks.