{"id":937268,"date":"2026-10-22T19:56:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/937268\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:56:34","slug":"nfl-week-7-betting-report-books-seeing-surprising-action-on-key-showdowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/937268\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 7 Betting Report: Books Seeing Surprising Action On Key Showdowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">One-third of the NFL season is behind us, with some interesting situations afoot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">For example: The Rams, preseason favorites in Super Bowl odds, are 2-4 through six games. Not exactly what oddsmakers or bettors expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Nor was this: &#8220;The Browns to lead the AFC North was not on anybody\u2019s Bingo card this year,&#8221; Caesars Sports head of football trading Joey Feazel said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Will the Rams get right against an improved Raiders outfit? And will Packers-Lions Over bettors be rewarded in America\u2019s Game of the Week on FOX?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">More on those matchups and other notable games, with sportsbook insights and a sharper play, as we dive into NFL Week 7 betting nuggets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/stories\/betting\/sports-betting-on-fox-sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sports Betting on FOX Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:50px;object-fit:contain;width:50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NFL.vresize.200.200.medium.0.png\" alt=\"National Football League\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\"\/><\/a>NFL Rocks On FOX<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The Packers started the season 1-2 straight up (SU) and 0-3 against the spread (ATS). That included a blowout upset home loss to the Falcons (35-14) in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">But it appears Green Bay has righted the ship, winning and cashing the past three weeks to move to 4-2 SU\/3-3 ATS. In addition, standout running back Josh Jacobs is off the Commissioner&#8217;s Exempt List and is eligible to play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Detroit (3-2 SU\/2-3 ATS) has alternated wins and losses over its first five games, but the Lions put up their best scoring effort of the season in Week 5, in a 45-21 road rout of Arizona. Detroit then had a bye in Week 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Caesars Sports opened the Lions as 3-point home favorites vs. the Packers and quickly went to Detroit -3.5, then returned to -3. As of Wednesday evening, it was Lions -3 (-115) for a 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday kickoff on FOX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;There was sharp money towards the Packers at +3.5, but we\u2019ve seen mostly Lions money come in, especially since they\u2019re coming off the bye,&#8221; Feazel said.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>The Pack is currently on a three-game winning streak ahead of Week 7 (Getty Images). <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">That said, the total is what\u2019s getting more attention. Caesars opened at 52.5 and is up to 53.5, three points higher than any other total in NFL Week 7 odds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;That high total has garnered some Over money. Both teams are playing well, and bettors know the Lions don\u2019t have a good defense but know how to score,&#8221; Feazel said. &#8220;I don\u2019t anticipate the Over money stopping.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Ahead of Packers-Lions, FOX has 49ers-Falcons at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. San Francisco (6-0 SU\/4-2 ATS) is one of just three unbeaten teams, while Atlanta\u2019s 2-4 SU and ATS record belies its talented backfield of Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">At DraftKings Sports, San Fran opened as a 4.5-point road favorite, dropped to -3.5 on Monday and -3 on Wednesday. And there\u2019s a notable difference in opinion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The 49ers were drawing 67% of spread bets as of Wednesday evening, but 86% of early spread money is on the short home underdog Falcons.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\/chicago-bears-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:40px;object-fit:contain;width:40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bears.vresize.200.200.medium.1.png\" alt=\"Chicago Bears\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a>\u00a0<a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\/new-england-patriots-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:40px;object-fit:contain;width:40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792698990_333_Patriots.vresize.200.200.medium.0.png\" alt=\"New England Patriots\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a>\u00a0Thursday Night Showdown<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Caleb Williams didn\u2019t take long to get his mojo back for the Bears (4-2 SU and ATS). Williams completed 30 of 36 passes, including his first dozen, in a 31-23 road win over the Falcons in Week 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">And the Patriots (4-2 SU and ATS) have won three in a row, though they fell just short of covering in Week 6. New England was a 7.5-point favorite and beat the Jets 26-19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">For Thursday night\u2019s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, Chicago is a steady 3-point favorite in Caesars\u2019 Week 7 NFL odds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;We\u2019re seeing more Bears money on the spread, but I don\u2019t see this going past 3. It might close 2.5,&#8221; Feazel said. &#8220;People are gonna take the Bears on the spread or the Patriots on the moneyline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;It\u2019ll be a big decision, and we\u2019ll likely need the Bears to win by one or two points.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The total inched from 50 to 50.5, the second-highest of the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;This is another one that will attract a lot of Over money,&#8221; Feazel said.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:40px;object-fit:contain;width:40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792698992_668_Chiefs.vresize.200.200.medium.0.png\" alt=\"Kansas City Chiefs\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a>\u00a0<a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\/seattle-seahawks-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:40px;object-fit:contain;width:40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792698993_671_Seahawks.vresize.200.200.medium.0.png\" alt=\"Seattle Seahawks\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a>\u00a0Sunday Night Showdown<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">At 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday, the Chiefs visit the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Kansas City (5-0 SU\/3-2 ATS) is looking more like the team that won three Super Bowls over the past few seasons. On the flip side, Seattle (3-3\/1-4-1 ATS) already has as many losses on the field as all of last season, and the Seahawks have one of the NFL\u2019s worst spread-covering marks so far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">That said, Caesars opened Seattle -1.5 (-115) and it was up to -2.5 (-117) as of Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;It\u2019s a little bit surprising here. We\u2019re gravitating toward more Seahawks action,&#8221; Feazel said. &#8220;We haven\u2019t seen as much Chiefs action as we expected, even though they\u2019re undefeated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;We\u2019re also seeing more money on the Under, and it\u2019s sharper action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Caesars saw sharp money on Under 44.5 and 43.5, with the total at 42.5 midweek.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Bettors are behind the Seahawks despite the Chiefs&#8217; undefeated record (Getty Images). <\/p>\n<p> <a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:50px;object-fit:contain;width:50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Rams.vresize.200.200.medium.3.png\" alt=\"Los Angeles Rams\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\"\/><\/a>Rams In A Jam<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">As noted above, the Rams are 2-4, both SU and ATS. In Week 6, Los Angeles suffered the biggest upset of the season, losing to the Cardinals 18-16 as a 12.5-point home favorite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Further, the Rams lost wideout Davante Adams to a ruptured hamstring. The timeline to return is 6-10 weeks, so that could end his season. L.A. is also dealing with injury issues elsewhere, including at kicker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next up for the Rams is a 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday kick on FOX vs. the Raiders. Las Vegas won its first three games, then lost its next three to sit at 3-3 SU. But the Raiders are the best spread-covering team in the NFL at 5-1 ATS, with close home losses to the Chiefs and the Bills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Oddsmakers still showed the Rams some respect, with Caesars opening Los Angeles as a 6-point road favorite. But that line dipped to Rams -5.5 in short order on Sunday, then went to -4.5 on Monday \u2014 after the Adams news \u2014 and -4 on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;This game has seen more two-way action,&#8221; Feazel said. &#8220;The Raiders have been competitive and efficient on offense. And the Raiders have shown they can score a lot of points against good teams.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Indeed, Las Vegas fell to K.C. 30-27 as a 3.5-point home underdog in Week 4, then came up similarly short vs. Buffalo in Week 6, losing 33-30 as a 5.5-point home \u2018dog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The public masses are certainly attracted to that scoring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;We\u2019re seeing Over action. We\u2019ll have a big need for the Under in this one,&#8221; Feazel said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The total opened at 48.5 and fell as low as 47 early in the week. But it was at 48.5 (Under -115) on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;height:50px;object-fit:contain;width:50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NFL.vresize.200.200.medium.0.png\" alt=\"National Football League\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\"\/><\/a>NFL Sharp Side<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Professional bettor <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RR39\" rel=\"nofollow\">Randy McKay<\/a> is among those intrigued by the Rams-Raiders matchup. He grabbed Las Vegas +4.5, which on Wednesday night, was still available at some books, including DraftKings Sports and FanDuel Sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">&#8220;This is similar to the Bills-Raiders line last week,&#8221; McKay said. &#8220;I like the improvement of Las Vegas with new coach Klint Kubiak. And this Rams team is losing games in all kinds of ways \u2014 on offense, defense and special teams. There\u2019s also injuries on the Rams\u2019 defensive line and to Adams.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One-third of the NFL season is behind us, with some interesting situations afoot. 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