The final two unbeatens have fallen, but Week 7 rises with the two best interconference matchups this side of Super Bowl LVII.
Mark Craig's Week 7 NFL picks: Which of this weekend's games is a Super Bowl preview?
The final two NFL unbeatens have lost, but Week 7 features the two best interconference matchups this side of the Super Bowl.
October 19, 2023 at 5:21PM
The Dolphins, 5-1 and No. 2 in the AFC, travel to Philadelphia, 5-1 and No. 2 in the NFC, while the Lions, 5-1 and No. 3 in the NFC, visit Baltimore, 4-2 and No. 3 in the AFC.
There, we said it. "Lions" and "Super Bowl" in back-to-back paragraphs.
Here's six games to watch:
WHAT WILL THE VIKINGS DO?
49ers (-6½) at Vikings: Injuries on offense make it a risky pick, but this guess goes to the NFL's best at points allowed (14.3) and turnovers (plus-8). 49ers 21, Vikings 16
AROUND THE NFC NORTH
Packers (-1½) at Broncos: Sean Payton (1-5) is still chasing three worst starts in Broncos history — 1966 (1-7), 1964 (1-8) and 1967 (1-9). Godspeed, Sean. Packers 15, Broncos 12
Raiders (-3½) at Bears: Brian Hoyer vs. Tyson Bagent? Ew. Raiders 9, Bears 5
LOCK OF THE WEEK
Cardinals (+7 ½) at Seahawks: Beware! Seattle's beat-up O-line and Arizona's annoying ability to sometimes not quit (eh, Dallas?) makes this a leaky lock. Seahawks 20, Cardinals 17
UPSET SPECIAL
Lions (+2½) at Ravens: The Lions are tough enough to win a fight with a team from a true black-and-blue north division. Lions 24, Ravens 22
GAME OF THE WEEK
Dolphins (+2 ½) at Eagles: Defense beats offense (maybe)! Defense wins championships (used to?)! And, yes, if you're under 40, GET OFF MY LAWN! Eagles 24, Dolphins 23
SEASON RESULTS
Season record straight up/against the spread: 21-15; 19-17.
Upset special: 2-4.
Lock of the Week: 6-0.
Vikings: 3-3.
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
