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NFL Predictions Week 7: Picks and Projections for Top Underdogs’ Upset Bids
- Updated: October 19, 2016
At first glance, Week 7 doesn’t appear to have much wiggle room for those who love to pick upsets.
Some of the most notable underdogs don’t seem to have a chance. The Cleveland Browns won’t take down the Cincinnati Bengals no matter how dire things look in the Queen City. Though a great team, the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t upend the New England Patriots without Ben Roethlisberger under center.
Given the landscape, those on the hunt for upsets will need to balance on a thinner-than-usual beam, flirting with disaster by leaning too far in either direction.
Let’s help the cause. Below is a look at the full Week 7 slate before a breakdown of notable upset opportunities.
NFL Week 7 Odds
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
Upset Watch Washington at Detroit (-1)
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Given the fact that both teams have won at least two games in a row, it seems plausible the home-field advantage will only further favor the Detroit Lions over the Washington Redskins.
Bettors shouldn’t mind. A pair of wins doesn’t tell the whole story with Detroit. One came against the suddenly struggling Philadelphia Eagles, while the other was against a Los Angeles Rams team that seemed like it couldn’t wait to find a way to blow it. Both wins came by three points or less.
Washington has simply looked better in all phases. After a sluggish start, the Kirk Cousins-led offense has 27 or more points in three of four games, sparking a four-game winning streak. Said streak includes wins over the Eagles and New York Giants while Cousins has thrown eight touchdowns to three interceptions and running back Matt Jones has turned in a pair of 100-yard performances.
Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon put it best, as captured by SiriusXM NFL Radio:
“The offense is growing around Kirk, we’re making plays for him & the running game is making life easier for us all” @PierreGarcon #Redskins
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) October 18, 2016
While much of the focus will go to the offenses, defense is where bettors can …
