Ready or not, another week of NFL action is coming in hot and heavy. More than any other year, it does feel like there is a lot to keep up with throughout the league. No matter which way you turn, there are new developments sprouting up, whether it's another international game, injuries, player movement, or hot seats ramping up.
It's enough to make anyone's head spin! Fortunately for you, you don't have to keep your head on a swivel with the latest comings and goings across the NFL. It's our job to make sense of all the madness surrounding the league and package it together for you to easily digest.
For the purposes of our little conversation here, we've put together five best bets for Week 7 and handed out picks for every other game on the slate, so when you sit down to watch Sunday's action, you don't have to do too much homework to formulate your wagers. Before the games unfold, check out these last-minute picks for Week 7. Note: Buffalo, Los Angeles (Chargers), Washington, and Jacksonville are on the bye in Week 7.
NFL odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. We told you last week that the Colts were nowhere near being a 7-point favorite against anyone, including the Titans. That proved to be right on the money as they lost outright, which helped lead to the firing of GM Chris Ballard.
I'm not sure if a GM getting fired has the same effect as when a coach gets fired, and you see a galvanized effort the following game. That's especially true when the Indy offense continues to look lost with Daniel Jones at the helm and is now set to face Brian Flores' top-notch Vikings defense. This season, Minnesota leads the NFL in blitz rate at a blistering 69.8%.
Jones has largely checked down against the blitz this season, with his air yards per attempt falling to 5.2 against the blitz compared to 9.5 without it. In my view, that just means even less of a threat for explosive plays on the Colts' end, which helps keep things in check. The Vikings defense, which will be well rested after being on the bye, is No. 1 in the NFL in third-down and red-zone efficiency.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
