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NFL Week 7 picks: Vikings and Chiefs stay undefeated
Vikings and Chiefs remain unbeaten as Cardinals pull upset in Week 7 NFL picks.
In brief
Vikings and Chiefs remain unbeaten as Cardinals pull upset in Week 7 NFL picks. Vikings defeat Colts by 14 points, Chiefs beat Seahawks by 1 point, Cardinals upset Broncos in Week 7 NFL games. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Jets field goal in final seconds
Jets trailed by 10 points with 30 seconds remaining in regulation but kicked a field goal to cut the deficit to 7.
“🚨BREAKING: THE NEW YORK #JETS KICKED A FIELD GOAL WHILE TRAILING BY 10 POINTS WITH JUST 30 SECONDS REMAINING. THE BETTING SPREAD WAS 7.5 POINTS, AND THE FIELD GOAL CUT THE DEFICIT TO 7.”
Vikings vs. Colts
Vikings lead the NFL in blitz rate at 69.8% and will face Colts' struggling offense with Daniel Jones.
“Minnesota leads the nfl in blitz rate at a blistering 69.8 percent.”
Jets vs. Dolphins
Jets face winless Dolphins with home-field advantage after improving red-zone efficiency.
“New york is allowing just 20.3 points per game this season.”
Browns vs. Titans
Browns lead AFC North with Deshaun Watson's clutch fourth-quarter performances.
“Deshaun watson has been clutch this season with four game-winning drives.”
Cardinals vs. Broncos
Cardinals upset Broncos with strong defense after beating Rams.
“Arizona held matthew stafford and co. to 16 points.”
Bengals vs. Ravens
Bengals favored to win with Lamar Jackson's potential return and strong defense.
“The bengals are 10-3 ats in their last 13 road games after a win that burrow starts.”
Other matchups
Patriots beat Bears, Steelers face Saints in Paris, and Giants lead Texans by 7.5 points.
“Bears 24, Patriots 20; Steelers 30, Saints 23; Texans 27, Giants 20.”
Week 7 odds
Vikings -6.5, Jets -4.5, Browns -1.5, Cardinals +4.5, Bengals +2.5.
“Projected scores: Vikings 33, Colts 19; Jets 23, Dolphins 16; Browns 24, Titans 17; Cardinals 23, Broncos 20; Bengals 30, Ravens 23.”
Vikings' defense
Vikings defense ranks first in third-down and red-zone efficiency against Colts' weak offense.
“The vikings defense is no. 1 in the nfl in third-down and red-zone efficiency.”
Cardinals' defense
Cardinals defense holds Broncos to 20 points after beating Rams.
“Arizona held matthew stafford and co. to 16 points.”
Bengals' defense
Bengals defense ranks second in sacks by defensive tackles against Ravens' weak offensive line.
“The bengals have the second-most sacks in the nfl by defensive tackles through week 6.”
Week 7 results
Vikings win by 14 points, Chiefs beat Seahawks by 1 point, Cardinals upset Broncos.
“Projected scores: Vikings 33, Colts 19; Chiefs 24, Seahawks 23; Cardinals 23, Broncos 20.”
The essence
Vikings defeat Colts by 14 points, Chiefs beat Seahawks by 1 point, Cardinals upset Broncos in Week 7 NFL games.
