NFL Week 7 Preview & Betting Odds

Week 7 of the NFL season has arrived. A few teams have overachieved, many have underachieved. One team is still looking for their first win. Some interesting matchups will take place this week. With the Broncos and the Browns kicking off the week of games on Thursday night, here are the betting odds for each game in Week 7.

Denver Broncos @ Cleveland Browns (-5, 44.5)

"We need to go out there and do our job and find a way to win."

📼: https://t.co/83fcp6ZSxt pic.twitter.com/Pi0PG1C085

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 19, 2021

So far this season, the Cleveland Browns have been the most underachieving team in all of the NFL. The Browns see themselves in last place in the AFC North, in a year when many believed it was finally time for the Browns to take the next step after winning the Wild Card game last year against Pittsburgh. A loss on Thursday night is something the Browns can’t afford to have if they still have playoff aspirations. The Browns will be without their top 2 RBs in Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Baker Mayfield has been ruled out as well, with Case Keenum getting the start.

Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants (+2.5, 44.5)

The Carolina Panthers have had a somewhat confusing start to the season. After a hot 3-0 start, the Panthers have dropped their last three. The strength of schedule could have been the cause of the successful start to the season, and the Panthers will travel to New York to play another team with a losing record in the Giants.

New York Jets @ New England Patriots (-7, 43)

Is there anything more of a sure thing than Bill Belichick beating the Jets? The Jets haven’t beat the Patriots since 2015, and New England is looking for the sweep again this weekend. The Patriots are a 7 point favorite with a decisive victory over the Jets in Week 2, 25-6. May the betting odds of this game be ever in your favor.

Kansas City Chiefs @ Tennessee Titans (+4, 56)

The Derrick Henry experience is 10x more fun with a packed house. If you're not watching this, it's on you. MVP

(via @NFLUK) pic.twitter.com/OkmKoaotdI

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) October 20, 2021

Derrick Henry showed once again on the primetime stage that God built the perfect running back when he made him. The Titans took down the newly crowned kings of the AFC, the Buffalo Bills. Now the Titans are the underdogs against the reigning AFC Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. On a short week, the Titans will look to be the new media darlings of the AFC with back-to-back wins over great opponents.

Washington Football Team @ Green Bay Packers (-9.5, 49.5)

“I STILL OWN YOU!”

Aaron Rodgers to Bears fans 🍿

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/PacXCtnqaC

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 17, 2021

The Football Team from Washington has a tall task ahead of them this week with the Green Bay Packers. Swaggy Aaron Rodgers showed up last week in Chicago to remind Bears fans that he owns them. If this is the last ride in Green Bay, Rodgers is making a statement this season, with the Packers leading the NFC North.

Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins (-1, 48)

The Dolphins are coming off a heartbreaking loss in London, while the Falcons are coming off their bye week and a victory in London. This game is more likely to have NFL Draft implications instead of having a shot at any postseason football. The Dolphins are currently favored by one, a game that could be too close to drop a dollar on.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (-6.5, 47.5)

Last week the majority of the media had crowned the Buffalo Bills the best team in the AFC. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have quietly built a lead in the AFC North, with a chance to stretch that lead with a game against the Bengals.

Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams (-16, 50)

A game that will catch a few eyes in the late slate of games Sunday will be the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams. Rams QB Matthew Stafford will welcome his ex to his new home. Like any ex who has moved on to better things, Stafford will show the Lions he’s happy now and will send Detroit home thinking he was the one that got away. Expect a lopsided Rams victory.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Las Vegas Raiders (-3, 48.5)

The Raiders are in the middle of a regime change, with Gruden getting the ax after his offensive off-the-field behavior. Without Gruden last Sunday, the Raiders defeated the Broncos to create a tie at the top of the AFC West with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Eagles are coming off an emotional week, trading Zach Ertz to Arizona in what seems like another step toward a rebuild in Philadelphia.

Houston Texans @ Arizona Cardinals (-17, 48)

The Arizona Cardinals have looked like the best team in the NFL this season. The offense is all firepower and has added another top target with Zach Ertz. This game could get ugly quick, as the Texans have been on a terrible skid since their Week One victory over the Jaguars. This game is the most significant spread of the week, and it still may not be big enough.

Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-13, 48)

Tom Brady is old… but he doesn’t play like it. Brady led teams are 9-1 on 3 days rest. His only loss .. the infamous “ I forgot what down it was “ Thursday Night Game last season against The Bears. pic.twitter.com/kEt9rMD7Jk

— trey wingo (@wingoz) October 14, 2021

Last season, the matchup of these two teams gave us a Tom Brady meme that will forever live inside the Twitter world. Brady and the Bucs will look for a different outcome this season, as the Bears and rookie QB, Justin Fields are heavy underdogs in this one.

Indianapolis Colts @ San Francisco 49ers (-4, 44.5)

If the NFL could ever flex out a Sunday night game early in the season, this would be the one. With a couple of matchups this week seeming to be more worthy of this slot, the Colts will be slight underdogs as they travel to San Francisco. Both teams are seeking a chance to be .500 on the year.

New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks (+3.5, 44)

The Seahawks will be without Russell Wilson again when Seattle plays the Saints on Monday night. Are the Seahawks going to be in a primetime game for the rest of the season? This will be the third straight game the Seahawks will be in primetime, as the team has dropped their last two.