The Silcoff Selections are for Week 7 of the 2024 NFL Season! Below are my records for my straight up and against the spread picks for the season thus far.
Records Last Week:
Straight Up: 9-5
Against The Spread: 6-8
Season Records:
Straight Up: 56-36
Against The Spread: 42-45-5
Teams On Byes; Bears, Cowboys
Thursday Night Football: Denver Broncos (3-3) @ New Orleans Saints (2-4) I Line: Broncos -2.5
You know how much Sean Payton will want to win this game as he returns to New Orleans. Payton does have a tendency to get a little cocky when he feels he has something to prove, and Bo Nix should anticipate a more aggressive game plan from his coach. However, considering how limited this Broncos offense is, I could see this turning into a sloppy one. With Patrick Surtain II out for this game, Spencer Rattler and the Saints offense should get a little respite, but I still think Denver will come out on top.
Prediction: Broncos 21, Saints 20
London Game: New England Patriots (1-5) Vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) I Line: Jaguars -5.5
Despite the two interceptions, I don't think it is a hot take to say Drake Maye had the best first start of any the first year signal callers in this years class. Given the flashes Maye showed, I would really like to pick the Patriots, but it is simply too much to expect from the Patriots to go win a game while traveling across the pond with quarterback in his second career start with a rookie head coach leading the way. In a close game, Jacksonville wins, but if they lose, Doug Pederson won't be flying the team back to Florida.
Prediction: Jaguars 22, Patriots 20
Early Sunday Slate
Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) @ Cleveland Browns (1-5) I Line: Bengals -6
Last week, the Bengals escaped New York with a win over the Giants to secure a much-needed victory. In the battle of Ohio, the Bengals now face a Browns team who have given them troubles over the past few seasons. While the Browns we all know want nothing to with their quarterback, they come out and play hard for Nick Chubb, who finally returns to the football field after suffering a horrific knee injury a year ago. The Bengals get the road win, but the Browns show some fight.
Prediction: Bengals 23, Browns 18
Detroit Lions (4-1) @ Minnesota Vikings (5-0) I Line: Vikings -1.5
This is an incredible matchup between two teams that have excellent coaching staffs. Minnesota has passed all of its tests so far this season, but this will game will give us an idea of how seriously should we take them. The Lions could very well be the best team in the NFC if not the NFL and although Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending injury is a tough blow, the Lions' offense is still elite and I think they go on the road to hand the Vikings their first loss of the season.
Prediction: Lions 27, Vikings 24
Houston Texans (5-1) @ Green Bay Packers (4-2) I Line: Packers -2.5
It's not my prediction, but we could be getting a potential Super Bowl preview this Sunday when the Texans travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers. In a matchup that features two of the best young quarterbacks in football and two fairly even teams, I’m going with the home team that has impressed me more this season. I believe Green Bay has a slight advantage with the game being at Lambeau, and as the weather starts to get colder, that’s not exactly a great sign for a dome team. Give me the Packers at home.
Prediction: Packers 24, Texans 20
Miami Dolphins (2-3) @ Indianapolis Colts (3-3) I Line: Colts -3
The Dolphins have been incredibly unreliable without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and have looked awful on offense without since he went down in Week 2. However, given this matchup and coming off a bye week, this could be the game for their explosive playmakers, like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, to step up and secure if they want any chance at a playoff spot if or when Tua comes back. Meanwhile, the Colts have also struggled with consistency, and Anthony Richardson hasn't had a standout season in his second year. After missing the last two weeks, Richardson is expected to return which should boost Indy’s rushing game. In this weird game, I'll go with home team once again.
Prediction: Colts 21, Dolphins 20
Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) @ New York Giants (2-4) I Line: Eagles -3
The only thing I’m confident about in this game is that Saquon Barkley will score a touchdown in his return to New York. That said, his new team hasn’t impressed me much, despite their winning record. If Malik Nabers is back, I’m taking the Giants to pull off the upset at home, backed by their strong defensive line and Brian Daboll, who is coaching his ass off right now putting his team and quarterback in positions to thrive.
Prediction: Giants 19, Eagles 16
Seattle Seahawks (3-3) @ Atlanta Falcons (4-2) I Line: Falcons -3
The Falcons are riding a three-game winning streak, scoring over 35 points in their last two victories. On the other hand, the Seahawks have lost their last three games. While Seattle’s defense is expected to get healthier, Atlanta's strong running game could overwhelm their front seven, potentially limiting the time the Seahawks’ offense has with the ball. Seattle does keep it close, but the Falcons close it out with that running attack.
Prediction: Falcons 26, Seahawks 24
Tennessee Titans (1-4) @ Buffalo Bills (4-2) I Line: Bills -9.5
Buffalo is obviously going to win this game, but this is too many points for a team that doesn’t exactly have an elite offense. I think the Titans will do what they always do, somehow stay in the game late, but Will Levis will likely make a mistake only he can to lose it for them.
Prediction: Bills 20, Titans 12
Sunday Afternoon Window
Carolina Panthers (1-5) @ Washington Commanders (4-2) I Line: Commanders -8
Last week served as a measuring stick for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Although Washington lost, there were some positives to take from their Week 6 loss in Baltimore. The Panthers show fight, but the Commanders pull away late
Prediction: Commanders 30, Panthers 21
Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) @ Los Angeles Rams (1-4) I Line: Rams -6.5
SoFi Stadium will be filled with plenty of Raiders fans, but they'll be watching their team without Davante Adams who the black and silver traded to the New York Jets. With the Adams saga behind them, I could see the Raiders coming together and giving everything they have in this one. The Rams, coming off a bye week, expect Cooper Kupp to return this weekend, and with him, the Rams should have enough firepower to win this one.
Prediction: Rams 20, Raiders 14
Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) @ San Francisco 49ers (3-3) I Line: 49ers -1
Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid as underdogs off a bye week against a team missing their best offensive player? Yeah, go bet on the Chiefs now. 49ers fall to Kansas City yet again.
Prediction: Chiefs 21, 49ers 16
Sunday Night Football: New York (2-4) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) I Line: Jets -2
I don’t care that the Jets acquired Davante Adams, that doesn’t fix their struggling offensive line, which now has to face what might be the best defense in the league. Even if Russell Wilson plays for Pittsburgh, I don’t think he’ll be asked to do much, and Arthur Smith will get the run game going early. Plus, if you’re giving me Mike Tomlin as a home underdog, I’m taking it.
Prediction: Steelers 18, Jets 17
Monday Night Football Game #1: Baltimore Ravens (4-2) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) I Line: Ravens -3.5
On a four-game winning streak, the Ravens are playing like the best team in the AFC right now. They lead the NFL in both rushing and total offense. Baker Mayfield is playing like a league MVP candidate right now and Tampa Bay put up 51 points last week. However, this week, I am not sure if he will have as many chances to score as the Ravens elite run game with Jackson and Henry control the game.
Prediction: Ravens 27, Buccaneers 22
Monday Night Football Game #2: Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) @ Arizona Cardinals (2-4) I Line: Chargers -2.5
Both these teams boast top-10 rushing offenses, but the Chargers also have a top-10 defense and hold the No. 1 spot in scoring defense. The Chargers have been the more consistent team and I think they pick up the win on the road.
Prediction: Chargers 19, Cardinals 17
ATS Picks Recap:
Saints +3
Patriots +5.5
Browns +6
Lions +1.5
Packers -2.5
Dolphins +3
Giants +3
Seahawks +3
Commanders -8
Raiders +6.5
Chiefs +1
Steelers +2
Ravens -3.5
Cardinals +2.5
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