NFL Week 7 picks against the spread: Vikings, Bengals, Jets among expert best bets
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Key Points:
- Week 6 Locks of the Week went 3-2 ATS, with a tough loss on the Jets-Patriots game due to a late Patriots field goal and failed onside kick. Overall ATS record for the season stands at 38-53-2.
- Key Week 7 picks include Vikings favored over Colts (-6.5) due to strong defense and Colts' struggling offense, and Jets favored over Dolphins (-4.5) despite recent loss, given Dolphins' weak offense.
- Browns (-1.5) are favored against Titans based on recent performance and Titans' limited offensive production, while Cardinals (+4.5) are picked to upset Broncos due to Denver's ineffective offense.
- Bengals (+2.5) are favored over Ravens, banking on Joe Burrow's strong play and Cincinnati's defensive line exploiting Baltimore's offensive line issues, despite uncertainty about Lamar Jackson's status.
- Additional notable picks: Bears (-3) over Patriots, Steelers (-3.5) over Saints, Giants (+9.5) over Texans, and Panthers (-3.5) over Buccaneers, among others.
