predictions
Week 7
All three levels of the Bills defense are playing
well, so this is a tall order for the winless Dolphins — even when Ryan Fitzpatrick can
The winless Bengals are the worst team at
stopping the run, so that’s good news for
Leonard Fournette. They also don’t do a very good job of protecting Andy Dalton.
The Raiders are on the road again after a stirring
win over the Bears in London. How well can the Packers stop Josh Jacobs? The bigger test: Aaron Rodgers for the Raiders’ pass defense.
Two very similar teams. Both can run, and
neither can stop the run. The Texans are coming off a big road win over the Chiefs, and the Colts are rested after a victory in K.C.
The Rams have lost three in a row. In their favor: they’re facing a defense that has given up a league-worst 31 points a game.
Expect a heavy dose of Dalvin Cook against
the Lions’ 28th-ranked run defense. With
the run established, Kirk Cousins can shine.
In a battle of rookie QBs, it’s Kyler Murray
vs. Daniel Jones. Both will face suspect pass defenses and could put up gaudy numbers.
The Giants are banged up on offense.
The 49ers have a great running game, and they
get big yardage totals from tight end George Kittle. The Redskins can’t stop the run or the pass, and they’re vulnerable to tight ends.
The Chargers can’t protect the football, nor
can they run — at least not so far. They’re also struggling to get to opposing QBs. That figures to change, and why not this week?
The Saints of the past had problems getting to
the QB; these ones don’t. That’s bad news for the Bears, who simply are trying to locate their QB. Another win for Teddy Bridgewater.
Lamar Jackson has been impressive running.
The Seahawks are equipped to stop him with those linebackers, though. Plus, Russell Wilson is on a tear.
The Cowboys haven’t proved they can beat a
solid team. This might be the week to get back on track against a short-handed Eagles defense.
The Jets are energized by the return of Sam Darnold. That doesn’t mean they’re going to stun the Patriots and their shutdown defense.