NFL Picks Week 7: Cleveland Browns and Teams That Will Rely on the Passing Game

The NFL is quickly turning into a game that is much more focused on the pass. Just look at everyone throwing for 400 yards these days. It seems there's at least one guy each week who does it.

With that being said, here's a look at three teams that will rely heavily on the passing game for Week 7 wins.

Cleveland Browns

Colt McCoy has actually been pretty solid at managing games this year, and the Browns have been atrocious running the ball.

Defensively, the Seattle Seahawks lost cornerback Marcus Trufant for the season and have been the best team at stopping the run. What do you think the Browns will do?

Throw more than 40 times—or more than 60 like they did earlier in the season—or run the ball with backup Montario Hardesty (Peyton Hillis is likely out) for minimal success?

Yeah, I thought so too. The Browns will take advantage of Seattle's beat-up secondary and roll to a win at home.

Dallas Cowboys

They'll turn to the pass for at least the first three quarters while they build a huge lead over the Rams, at least. 

In the fourth quarter when they are up big, they might turn back to the run. 

But before that, look for Tony Romo and his bevy of talented receivers to move the ball with ease against a mediocre St. Louis defense.

I expected the same thing last week against New England, so who knows, but with running back Felix Jones out, it's hard to believe they'll allow DeMarco Murray or Tashard Choice to carry the ball too much.

This is a must-win for Dallas in the crowded NFC East. Look for them to show no mercy through the air.

Carolina Panthers

Is there really any question that the Panthers, no matter who they're playing, will throw the ball a ton?

There shouldn't be, as they love playing with their new toy, Cam Newton, and have yet to get bored with it.

You know, even though they signed DeAngelo Williams to a huge contract and have three very good running backs. 

Whether it makes sense or not, Carolina will continue to chuck the ball around. So the only question that remains for them to make this list, is will it lead them to a win?

I think the Panthers get the best of a Redskins team on the road in the midst of a quarterback change. That just doesn't spell success, you know, unless you're a Carolina fan.