NFL Picks Week 7: Predicting The Top Offensive Performances

In the NFL, it seems like each week there is a surprise guy who breaks out and leads his position in production. So who will have the top offensive performances at each position this weekend? With all the parity in the league, it's almost impossible to predict, but I'm going to try and do it anyway. 

Quarterback: Drew Brees

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks for a receiver against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Browns secondary has not posed much of a threat to opposing quarterbacks in 2010. Don't expect that to change against Brees and company in the Super Dome. 

Running Back: Chris Johnson

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

How could you not pick this guy? The Eagles defense has had trouble stopping talented runners so far this season. With the way CJ broke loose in his last two games, I don't expect anything different in Week 7. 

Wide Receiver: Anquan Boldin

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass over Kyle Wilson #20 of the New York Jets during their home opener at the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 13, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo b

Boldin has shown what he can do against weaker secondaries. He racked up three touchdowns against the Browns in Week 3. This week he faces a Bills defense that has more holes than swiss cheese. Is another multi-touchdown game in the works? I think so. 

Tight End: Antonio Gates

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 03: Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium on October 3, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 41-10.

If he can play (he's currently listed as questionable), Gates should put up big numbers against a Patriots defense that has had trouble stopping tight ends all season. 

Kicker: Mike Nugent

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 19: Mike Nugent #2 of the Cincinatti Bengals kicks a field goal against the Baltimore ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The holder is Kevin Huber #10. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Bengals offense has struggled scoring inside the red zone, which has given Nugent plenty of opportunities to rack up the field goals. Expect more of the same against a solid Atlanta defense this weekend.