Week 7 NFL Picks

By Denny Basens, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

As we start nearing the halfway point of the season and with more teams dealing with the bye week and injury woes, the games just keep getting tougher for teams.

Here's a look at the Week 7 matchups and predictions.

New York at Los Angeles

The Rams have been playing better than anyone anticipated, but I still think this is a bad organization due to go on a losing streak. Case Keenum isn't going to keep up his level of play. 

Pick: New York 26, Los Angeles 20

Cleveland at Cincinnati

The reeling, injury-ravaged Browns are just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Bengals. 

Pick: Cincinnati 30, Cleveland 13

Washington at Detroit

The Redskins have won four straight. Following a division win over the Eagles, I think the Redskins suffer a letdown on the road, just as the Birds did before them. 

Pick: Detroit 24, Washington 20

Oakland at Jacksonville

The Jaguars just haven't looked right all year. After barely squeaking by the Bears a week ago, its hard to imagine them standing up to a much more consistent Oakland team. 

Pick: Oakland 27, Jacksonville 17

New Orleans at Kansas City

The Saints are facing a tough road matchup, but the Kansas City offense isn't explosive enough to keep up with Drew Brees. 

Pick: New Orleans 28, Kansas City 23

Buffalo at Miami

The Dolphins come off of a surprising win against the Steelers, one that could energize them at home. Buffalo isn't winning five straight. 

Pick: Miami 20, Buffalo 16

Baltimore at New York

The Geno Smith era resumes, much to the horror of New York fans that thought Ryan Fitzpatrick's turnover problems were bad. 

Pick: Baltimore 23, New York 10

Minnesota at Philadelphia

I think the Vikings are due for a letdown, and coming off of their bye week may be the perfect time for that happen. 

Pick: Philadelphia 23, Minnesota 20

Indianapolis at Tennessee

The Colts are a disaster, and another bad loss could get Chuck Pagano fired after ownership gave him the dreaded "vote of confidence" earlier in the week. 

Pick: Tennessee 24, Indianapolis 20

San Diego at Atlanta

Matt Ryan and the Falcons are playing at a high level, and the inconsistent Chargers won't be able to stand up to them. 

Pick: Atlanta 30, San Diego 21

Tampa Bay at San Francisco

If Chip Kelly continues to get blown out every week, he may be one-and-done in San Fran. 

Pick: Tampa Bay 35, San Francisco 13

New England at Pittsburgh

Without Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers don't stand a chance against the Patriots and a motivated Tom Brady. 

Pick: New England 38, Pittsburgh 20

Seattle at Arizona

After a rough start, the Cardinals seem to have found their groove. The Seahawks still aren't playing a particularly impressive level. 

Pick: Arizona 23, Seattle 20

Houston at Denver

The Denver defense will eat Brock Osweiler alive, plain and simple. 

Pick: Denver 31, Houston 13