NFL WEEK 7 PICKS: Falcons will find some gold against 49ers

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That Atlanta Falcons win over the Buffalo Bills in prime time was no fluke.

Published Oct 17, 2025 • Last updated 10 minutes ago • 3 minute read

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Pittsburgh -5.5 over CINCINNATI

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It looks like Joe Flacco understood the assignment when he got to Cincinnati: Feed the ball to Ja’Marr Chase.

Jacksonville +3 over L.A. Rams in London

The Jags should feel right at home in England while the Rams reportedly are going overseas late. Puka Nacua’s status also is up in the air, which could be a huge hindrance to a Rams offence that took a while to get going against banged-up Baltimore.

New England -7 over TENNESSEE

Will the Titans get a new coach bump after firing the woefully inept Brian Callahan? Maybe, but it won’t be enough to slow down this Patriots team on the rise with Mike Vrabel looking for revenge.

New Orleans +5.5 over CHICAGO

The Bears are riding high after a little revenge on Monday night. The Saints may be 1=5 but they’re still putting up a fight every week.

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CLEVELAND -3 over Miami

You might as well parlay this one with Mike McDonald as the next coach fired. The Browns defence has been good at home and they should be able to run all day against Miami’s defence.

Carolina -1.5 over NEW YORK JETS

The line has flipped with the Jets having started out as favourites, which is usually bad news for the new fave. But the Jets just can’t get out of their own way, are coming back from a London game and lost their top offensive weapon with Garrett Wilson injured. The Panthers have been beating up on bad defences and that doesn’t change this week.

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Philadelphia -2 over MINNESOTA

It just seems too easy to fade an Eagles team that has scuffled along and seems in disarray against a Vikings team off their bye. But Philly should have a sense of urgency after losing last Thursday and can use that extra prep time to reset.

Las Vegas +12 over KANSAS CITY

Everyone has hopped aboard the Chiefs bandwagon and there’s plenty of reason to do so. The Raiders, on the other hand, is our contrarian pick here. While it feels like there’s very little chance they win, they can cover.

New York Giants +7 over DENVER

All aboard the Jaxson Dart train! While the Broncos are going to give this Giants offence all kinds of issues, this is a bet that Bo Nix and Co. can’t win by margin.

Indianapolis +1.5 over L.A. CHARGERS

The Colts have already played one game in L.A. and foolish mistake cost them the win. This time, they’re facing a Chargers team dealing with all kinds of injuries as Indy keeps up its hot start to the season.

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Washington -2.5 over DALLAS

The Commanders giving points in Dallas seems off, but it’s hard to forget just how bad this Cowboys defence is.

Green Bay -6.5 over ARIZONA

The Cards are folding earlier than usual and Kyler Murray can’t even blame the new Call of Duty yet.

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Atlanta +2.5 over SAN FRANCISCO

That Falcons win over the Bills was no fluke. Their defence has been a big surprise this season and the 49ers just lost another superstar with Fred Warner done for the year.

DETROIT -5.5 over Tampa Bay

Jared Goff and the Lions were a beast until they met the Chiefs in prime time. At home, however, they’ve been incredible for over a year. While the Bucs have been quite the early season story, their receiver room is a MASH unit.

SEATTLE -3.5 over Houston

The Texans better hope they solved some of their offensive problems on the bye week because it’s going to be a tough, late night in Seattle.

Last week: 10-5

This season: 44-48-1

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