Peyton Manning will finally make his way back to Indianapolis as an opponent for the first time, and division clashes across the league will headline Week 7. Let's preview Week 7!
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals
Thursday October 17, 2013 8:25pm
NFL Network -- Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock
I'll still pick the Seahawks in this one, but the Cardinals should give people reason to believe. They hung in there with the 49ers in Candlestick Park last week. This is also the first meeting between Carson Palmer and Pete Carroll. Carroll was Palmer's head coach at USC. Also, Russell Wilson's first ever start came in this building. He had a chance to tie the game also and send it into overtime. Wilson might take that memory with him into this game.
Seattle Seahawks 24 Arizona Cardinals 20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch
The Falcons are coming off a bye, and this is the perfect game for them. Coming in at a surprising 1-4, the Falcons will be without Julio Jones and possibly Roddy White. It'll be interesting to see how the offense performs without Jones. This could be a lost season, and it's unfortunate because Tony Gonzalez came back for this.
Tampa BayBuccaneers 13 Atlanta Falcons 23
Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa
Usually I don't have trust in Jay Cutler to win on the road but this might be a game where he is able to do so. The Redskins' defense still isn't good and defenses are starting to catch on to the Redskins' offense. Unlike Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick, Robert Griffin III has to demonstrate a consistent ability to make all throws from the pocket. Until then, the Redskins may struggle.
Chicago Bears 31 Washington Redskins 23
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| Cowboys' CB Brandon Carr |
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman
I'll give this game to the Eagles only because they're at home. However, it can go either way, and we're still not completely sure of how good or bad these teams are. One thing is for certain, however. Both of them are in a tie for first place, so both teams will be working hard to get the victory. A win in the division also helps a great deal.
Dallas Cowboys 20 Philadelphia Eagles 23
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| Patriots' QB Tom Brady chased by Jets' DT Sheldon Richardson. |
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf
The Jets could've been coming into this game at 4-2, meaning a victory over the Patriots would've put them in a tie for first place in the AFC East. However, the Jets stunk it up against the lowly Steelers at home. The Jets could've beat the Patriots in New England back in Week 2. The Patriots are now suffering from injuries to key players, so I'll pick the Jets in a stunner.
New England Patriots 20 New York Jets 21
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Bill Macatee, Steve Tasker
Without E.J Manuel, there's no way the Bills win this game. Furthermore, the Dolphins are coming off of two straight losses, and they've had time to clear their heads during the bye week. I look for the Dolphins to control this from start to finish.
Buffalo Bills 13 Miami Dolphins 27
San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Spero Dedes, Steve Beuerlein
The Chargers might let this one slip away, so they must be focused on taking care of business and winning this game. I think it's too early to think the Jaguars will go 0-16, but there isn't a game on the schedule I've found yet to suggest they'll win one.
San Diego Chargers 30 Jacksonville Jaguars 14
St. Louis Rams vs. Carolina Panthers
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Dick Stockton, Brian Billick
The Panthers' defense is playing well, so all there's left is the offense to match the production from the defense. They did last week in the win against the Vikings. The Rams are coming off a surprise road win against the Texans, but the Texans have issues. I look for the Panthers to take advantage at home and win.
St. Louis Rams 10 Carolina Panthers 24
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| Lions' QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson. |
Sunday October 20, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Marv Albert, Rich Gannon
The Lions have two new additions this season in Reggie Bush and undrafted free agent tight end Joseph Fauria, who's the nephew of former NFL tight end Christian Fauria. Bush has been the best free agent pick up so far and Fauria has been a surprise. It has helped the Lions get off to a 4-2 start. The defense is also picking up and playing well also. DeAndre Levy is catching interceptions every week it seems, and Chris Houston and Louis Delmas being healthy is keeping the back end of the defense consistent. This should be a playoff team again.
Cincinnati Bengals 24 Detroit Lions 27
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans
Sunday October 20, 2013 4:05pm
FOX -- Chris Myers, Tim Ryan
If the Titans had Jake Locker, this would've been a good one. However, the 49ers can bank on Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing some bad passes and making some bad decisions. The Titans' defense is tough, but Colin Kaepernick will make enough plays to get them over.
San Francisco 49ers 20 Tennessee Titans 13
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday October 20, 2013 4:25pm
CBS -- Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
When the season started, this was going to be the Game of the Week and it was going to be called by Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. However, the Ravens haven't necessarily been must watch, even as they stand at .500. The Steelers got their first win just last week, and it was ironically called by Nantz and Simms. Simply put, however, this game isn't a headline-grabber and now this game is being called by the annoying Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts.
Baltimore Ravens 17 Pittsburgh Steelers 20
Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers
Sunday October 20, 2013 4:25pm
CBS -- Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots
Brandon Weeden's job was being advertised on Craigslist, so Browns' fans have obviously had enough of Weeden. If Weeden doesn't get things straight soon, he'll run out of opportunities. He just turned 30, so he may not get another opportunity if he doesn't straighten out now.
Cleveland Browns 10 Green Bay Packers 30
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| Texans' WR Andre Johnson and Chiefs' CB Brandon Flowers. |
Sunday October 20, 2013 4:25pm
CBS -- Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
This game has replaced the Ravens-Steelers game as the Game of the Week. However, the Texans aren't doing as well as everyone thought they would. After starting 2-0, with two very close wins, they have lost four straight. They could very easily be 0-6 like the New York Giants. The Chiefs' defense is also something they don't want to see.
Houston Texans 7 Kansas City Chiefs 28
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| Broncos' QB Peyton Manning and Colts' owner Jim Irsay. |
Sunday October 20, 2013 8:30pm
NBC -- Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
What a game! I cannot think of another NFL player in the last 20 years who has meant so much to a franchise and a city than Peyton Manning. If Manning hadn't played for the Colts, the Colts probably wouldn't be in Indianapolis today. Lucas Oil Stadium is the house that Manning built. It is kind of ironic because his brother won a Super Bowl there, and Peyton has an opportunity to do that later this season in Eli's house. I digress! Jim Irsay's comments were ungrateful and he probably wouldn't be saying what he said if he didn't have Andrew Luck.
Denver Broncos 45 Indianapolis Colts 27
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants
Monday October 21, 2013 8:40pm
ESPN -- Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden
If the Giants do not win this game, then there isn't much to be said about the talent on their team. Not only should the Giants win this game, but they should win rather easily. A bright spot for the Giants has been their run defense. Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy and Matt Forte have all been bottled up against them, so let's see how they play against Adrian Peterson.
Minnesota Vikings 17 New York Giants 27
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