Week 7 NFL Projections:
Are you ready to get onboard? It’s Week 7 already and the slate of games is looks favorable. Buckle up your chinstraps and get out there, shall we? Prisco had a big week last week at 11-2, and rubbed it in about 25 times in his column. As always, gang, the following is for fun and amusement only, we do not endorse or support gambling.
San Diego -5 At Kansas City 41
Talk about mercurial, KC (2-3-0) defines it. Last week, the went into the Steel City and got hammered (bad pun, sorry). Their offense has been somewhat less than a juggernaut so far at 24th overall. The pass defense ranks near the top, but the run defense is closer to the bottom. San Diego (4-1-0) comes in with the top rated defense and #2 run offense. The weather forecast is for sun and mild temps in KC, look for the Chargers to run, run and run some more against the Chiefs. Where’s Willie Lanier when you need him?
Projected Final Score: San Diego 27, Kansas City 13.
Jacksonville -9.5 At Houston 40.5
Next up the Jags (3-2-0) go on over to Houston to face the woeful Texans (1-4-0). At first blush, 9 ½ looks a little rich. The loss of Mike Peterson at MLB is going to hurt them over the long haul. With him, they’re a terrific defense, without, we’ll see…The Texans have the worst defense in the land, and next-to last offense. Their only relative strength is the passing game, and they have a good corps at WR. It’s just not a good matchup for Los Tejanos, and it’s about time for Jacksonville to get their act in gear.
Projected Final Score: Jacksonville 24, Houston 17
New England -5 At Buffalo 37
Forget about records and statistics. They’ll be cooking some of that old AFL stuff, the likes of Cookie Gilchrist and Jim Nance, Billy Shaw and Houston Antwine will be showing up for some that '60's whupass, but only with different names. Forecast is for rain showers and 50°. It ought to be fun. The Patriots know that they simply cannot look past a divisional rival, and a wounded one at that, especially one that nearly beat them in Week 1. If the Bills lose, they’ll be playing out the string (a tough place to be in October). On paper, New England should cover, but it will be a defensive tussle. The second time Belichick sees a division rival, the Pats generally play much better.
Projected Final Score: New England 27, Buffalo 20
Pittsburgh -2.5 At Atlanta 37.5
These are two teams that have been awful hard to figure and each need a win very badly. Last week Pittsburgh blew out KC, while Atlanta collapsed in the 2d half at home vs. the G-Men. Both clubs can run, but the Steelers will blitz Vick like crazy. This week Joey Porter's listed as doubtful. Since he's a big part of their blitz package, look for Atlanta to squeak past the Steelers in a toughie.(Though your intrepid prognosticator is definitely in the minority on this one).
Projected Final Score: Atlanta 23, Pittsburgh 20
At Miami -5 Green Bay 40
Who would’ve though that Miami would be 1-5 at this juncture? The Pack’s pass D is awful. It’ll be warm in South Florida, so if the offense can find a little consistency (not turn the ball over 5 times a game!), look for the Dolphins to put this one away.
Projected Final Score: Miami 27, Green Bay 17
Philadelphia -5 At Tampa Bay 43
The Eagles can score points, but their pass defense stinks. The Bucs’ Bruce Gradkowski has filled in quite well for the injured Simms, and the team can score points off suspect pass defenses. The Eagles’ firepower is simply too great…
Projected Final Score: Philadelphia, 31, Tampa Bay 20.
At NY Jets -3.5 Detroit 42
With the Tigers in the Series, Football in Motown has gone on the back burner for awhile. The Jets are looking to go 4-3 under Mangini, quite an accomplishment for a young team. Detroit has a good passing attack, maybe Roy Williams is developing as hoped. The Jets defense is still a work in progress.
Projected Final Score: NY Jets 27 , Detroit 21
At Cincinnati -3 Carolina 44
It’s put-up-or-shut-up time in the Queen City. The Bengals are trending down while the Panthers have finally gotten their act together with Steve Smith back in the lineup. Last week, they squeaked out a win at the Ravens. This team presents different issues. There will be a number of points scored, but I’m going upset here.
Projected Final Score: Carolina 24, Cincinnati 20
Denver -4.5 At Cleveland 31.5
What do you get when a bad offense squares up with a great defense?
Projected Final Score: Denver 21, Cleveland 10
At Indianapolis -9.5 Washington 48.5
The Skins only road win came at the Texans. Their defense is banged up. Indy traded for a run stuffing DT this week. While Indy is undefeated, they haven’t played tremendously well, just good enough to win. Are they 10 points better than Washington at home? I’m not sure.
Projected Final Score: Indianapolis 31, Washington 20.
At Seattle -6.5 Minnesota 41
With the exception of their run defense, the Vikings are mediocre. The Hawks are finally developing a passing game minus Alexander. This is about the time of year that top teams need to start putting it together. Of concern is their defense, which has allowed an average of 35 ppg. in the last three. The Vikes have been in every game so far, don’t look for a blowout here. They pulled one out of the fire last week, so they appear to be ready to roll. Seahawks by 7.
Projected Final Score: Seattle 27, Minnesota 20.
Arizona -3 At Oakland 39.5
These two teams are a combined 1-10 and going nowhere at the speed of light. The Cardinals always suck. So, will this finally be the week for the Raiders? Are you kidding me? Last week, they could’ve beaten Denver if the offense played with a modicum of discipline. The O-Line looked like high school kids out there, simply disgracefully incompetent by NFL standards. Besides, the Cards’ mythical collapse on Monday night must’ve been churning in their stomachs all week. Could you imagine how much fun it must’ve been being around Denny Green this week? The only thing going for the Raiders is their pass defense. Without Fitzgerald, it’s time for “The Edge” to start earning them megabucks. Still…if the Raiders have one shot to win a game, it has to be this week.
Projected Final Score: Oakland 20, Arizona 17.
Are you ready to get onboard? It’s Week 7 already and the slate of games is looks favorable. Buckle up your chinstraps and get out there, shall we? Prisco had a big week last week at 11-2, and rubbed it in about 25 times in his column. As always, gang, the following is for fun and amusement only, we do not endorse or support gambling.
San Diego -5 At Kansas City 41
Talk about mercurial, KC (2-3-0) defines it. Last week, the went into the Steel City and got hammered (bad pun, sorry). Their offense has been somewhat less than a juggernaut so far at 24th overall. The pass defense ranks near the top, but the run defense is closer to the bottom. San Diego (4-1-0) comes in with the top rated defense and #2 run offense. The weather forecast is for sun and mild temps in KC, look for the Chargers to run, run and run some more against the Chiefs. Where’s Willie Lanier when you need him?
Projected Final Score: San Diego 27, Kansas City 13.
Jacksonville -9.5 At Houston 40.5
Next up the Jags (3-2-0) go on over to Houston to face the woeful Texans (1-4-0). At first blush, 9 ½ looks a little rich. The loss of Mike Peterson at MLB is going to hurt them over the long haul. With him, they’re a terrific defense, without, we’ll see…The Texans have the worst defense in the land, and next-to last offense. Their only relative strength is the passing game, and they have a good corps at WR. It’s just not a good matchup for Los Tejanos, and it’s about time for Jacksonville to get their act in gear.
Projected Final Score: Jacksonville 24, Houston 17
New England -5 At Buffalo 37
Forget about records and statistics. They’ll be cooking some of that old AFL stuff, the likes of Cookie Gilchrist and Jim Nance, Billy Shaw and Houston Antwine will be showing up for some that '60's whupass, but only with different names. Forecast is for rain showers and 50°. It ought to be fun. The Patriots know that they simply cannot look past a divisional rival, and a wounded one at that, especially one that nearly beat them in Week 1. If the Bills lose, they’ll be playing out the string (a tough place to be in October). On paper, New England should cover, but it will be a defensive tussle. The second time Belichick sees a division rival, the Pats generally play much better.
Projected Final Score: New England 27, Buffalo 20
Pittsburgh -2.5 At Atlanta 37.5
These are two teams that have been awful hard to figure and each need a win very badly. Last week Pittsburgh blew out KC, while Atlanta collapsed in the 2d half at home vs. the G-Men. Both clubs can run, but the Steelers will blitz Vick like crazy. This week Joey Porter's listed as doubtful. Since he's a big part of their blitz package, look for Atlanta to squeak past the Steelers in a toughie.(Though your intrepid prognosticator is definitely in the minority on this one).
Projected Final Score: Atlanta 23, Pittsburgh 20
At Miami -5 Green Bay 40
Who would’ve though that Miami would be 1-5 at this juncture? The Pack’s pass D is awful. It’ll be warm in South Florida, so if the offense can find a little consistency (not turn the ball over 5 times a game!), look for the Dolphins to put this one away.
Projected Final Score: Miami 27, Green Bay 17
Philadelphia -5 At Tampa Bay 43
The Eagles can score points, but their pass defense stinks. The Bucs’ Bruce Gradkowski has filled in quite well for the injured Simms, and the team can score points off suspect pass defenses. The Eagles’ firepower is simply too great…
Projected Final Score: Philadelphia, 31, Tampa Bay 20.
At NY Jets -3.5 Detroit 42
With the Tigers in the Series, Football in Motown has gone on the back burner for awhile. The Jets are looking to go 4-3 under Mangini, quite an accomplishment for a young team. Detroit has a good passing attack, maybe Roy Williams is developing as hoped. The Jets defense is still a work in progress.
Projected Final Score: NY Jets 27 , Detroit 21
At Cincinnati -3 Carolina 44
It’s put-up-or-shut-up time in the Queen City. The Bengals are trending down while the Panthers have finally gotten their act together with Steve Smith back in the lineup. Last week, they squeaked out a win at the Ravens. This team presents different issues. There will be a number of points scored, but I’m going upset here.
Projected Final Score: Carolina 24, Cincinnati 20
Denver -4.5 At Cleveland 31.5
What do you get when a bad offense squares up with a great defense?
Projected Final Score: Denver 21, Cleveland 10
At Indianapolis -9.5 Washington 48.5
The Skins only road win came at the Texans. Their defense is banged up. Indy traded for a run stuffing DT this week. While Indy is undefeated, they haven’t played tremendously well, just good enough to win. Are they 10 points better than Washington at home? I’m not sure.
Projected Final Score: Indianapolis 31, Washington 20.
At Seattle -6.5 Minnesota 41
With the exception of their run defense, the Vikings are mediocre. The Hawks are finally developing a passing game minus Alexander. This is about the time of year that top teams need to start putting it together. Of concern is their defense, which has allowed an average of 35 ppg. in the last three. The Vikes have been in every game so far, don’t look for a blowout here. They pulled one out of the fire last week, so they appear to be ready to roll. Seahawks by 7.
Projected Final Score: Seattle 27, Minnesota 20.
Arizona -3 At Oakland 39.5
These two teams are a combined 1-10 and going nowhere at the speed of light. The Cardinals always suck. So, will this finally be the week for the Raiders? Are you kidding me? Last week, they could’ve beaten Denver if the offense played with a modicum of discipline. The O-Line looked like high school kids out there, simply disgracefully incompetent by NFL standards. Besides, the Cards’ mythical collapse on Monday night must’ve been churning in their stomachs all week. Could you imagine how much fun it must’ve been being around Denny Green this week? The only thing going for the Raiders is their pass defense. Without Fitzgerald, it’s time for “The Edge” to start earning them megabucks. Still…if the Raiders have one shot to win a game, it has to be this week.
Projected Final Score: Oakland 20, Arizona 17.
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