NFL Picks Week 7: Saints and Steelers Will Roll in Recent Super Bowl Rematches

At least when it comes to buildup, this is not the greatest week of games in the history of the NFL. Some of the better, more high-profile teams are on their bye week, and the top teams that are playing are matched up against struggling teams.

But one of the more interesting things about this week is that it features rematches of Super Bowl XLIII and Super Bowl XLIV, which were two very competitive games.

The winners of those games, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, each sit at 4-2. Meanwhile, the teams that came up short, the Cardinals and Colts, have one combined win.

The big reason for that is that neither team is using the same quarterback that got them to the Super Bowl.

So, these games don't appear to be especially great games. Honestly, I can't disagree with that perception. But let's take a look at those games to see just how possible an upset is.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals

The Steelers enter this game favored by four points, according to Bodog. That's not an insignificant number, given that they are on the road and traveling across the country.

Still, I would be really surprised if the Steelers didn't cover that and cover it easily.

Kevin Kolb has just not been a good this year. Five touchdowns, six interceptions and a passer rating of 77.0 is just not what the Cardinals paid for. 

I don't like his chances against the Steelers' defense. Larry Fitzgerald is a great target, but Kolb has just not done a good job of getting him the ball this year.

Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints

The Saints are nearly unbeatable in the Superdome. Without Peyton Manning, the Colts just can't win. That's literally the case right now.

It's not that the Colts won't move the ball, or even score on the Saints. But I have a hard time seeing them getting anywhere near the Saints.

Indianapolis has one hope in this game. The Saints can be a little prone to turnovers. If that happens, Indianapolis can't miss a single opportunity.

I don't see that happening.