Week 7 NFL Picks For PUMPJACKS!
Week 7 brings a full slate of intriguing NFL matchups, highlighted by an NFC North showdown between the Packers and Lions, a heavyweight Sunday night clash between the Chiefs and Seahawks, and a Monday night NFC East rivalry game between the Cowboys and Eagles. The schedule also features an international matchup in France, where the Steelers meet the Saints.
The point spreads below are based on sportsbook lines reported October 20–21, 2026, and may change before kickoff. DISCLAIMER: Picks are for entertainment purposes only and not meant to be used as betting advice:
Thursday, October 22
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears
Point spread: Bears -3 | Straight-up pick: BEARS
Thursday night opens with two teams entering at 4-2, making this one of the week’s more intriguing matchups. Chicago gets the home-field advantage at Soldier Field, where the crowd could play a factor in a tight contest. We’re giving the Bears the edge in a game that could come down to which offense makes the fewest mistakes.
Sunday, October 25
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints
Point spread: Steelers -3.5 | Straight-up pick: STEELERS
The NFL heads to France for an international showcase featuring two proud franchises. Pittsburgh gets the nod based on the matchup, but the unusual travel demands and neutral-site environment introduce some uncertainty. We expect a physical, close game, and will take New Orleans to keep it within the number even though Pittsburgh wins.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Point spread: Ravens -2.5 | Straight-up pick: BENGALS
This AFC North rivalry rarely lacks intensity, and the Bengals have the offensive potential to make life difficult for Baltimore. The Ravens are favored at home, but divisional familiarity makes a comfortable victory far from guaranteed. We’ll take Cincinnati to pull off the road upset in a high-scoring affair.
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans
Point spread: Browns -1.5 | Straight-up pick: BROWNS
This could be one of the lower-scoring games on the Week 7 schedule, with both teams needing to make the most of their opportunities. Cleveland is a slight road favorite, suggesting the market sees little separating these clubs. We’ll side with the Browns to make enough plays late to escape Nashville with a narrow victory, plus they’re simply the better team.
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
Point spread: Vikings -6.5 | Straight-up pick: VIKINGS
Minnesota has a good opportunity to defend its home turf against an Indianapolis team facing significant pressure to turn its season around after firing their GM this week. The Vikings are favored by more than a touchdown, so they’ll need to produce consistently on both sides of the ball to cover. We’ll take Minnesota to win by at least a touchdown and hand the Colts another difficult afternoon.
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
Point spread: Jets -4.5 | Straight-up pick: JETS
This AFC East matchup is a chance for the Jets to capitalize on home-field advantage against a Miami team still looking for its first win. The projected scoring total is relatively low, suggesting that turnovers and field position could determine the outcome. We’ll take New York to control the game and win by a touchdown.
New York Giants at Houston Texans
Point spread: Texans -9.5 | Straight-up pick: TEXANS
Houston is the week’s biggest favorite, and the Texans will be expected to take care of business against the visiting Giants. New York faces a tough assignment on the road and have tabbed J.J. McCarthy as the starter, but a spread approaching double digits leaves little margin for error for the favorite. We’ll pick Houston to win, while taking the Giants to stay competitive enough to cover.
San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons
Point spread: 49ers -3.5 | Straight-up pick: 49ERS
San Francisco travels to Atlanta for a matchup that could feature plenty of offensive fireworks. The 49ers are favored by a field goal or more, reflecting confidence in their ability to execute away from home. Atlanta has the talent to make this interesting, but we’ll take San Francisco to win by a touchdown.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Point spread: Panthers -3.5 | Straight-up pick: PANTHERS
This NFC South meeting carries plenty of divisional importance, with Tampa Bay looking to spoil Carolina’s home date. The Panthers are favored, but divisional games can be unpredictable, particularly when the teams know each other’s tendencies so well. We’ll give Carolina the outright victory, although Tampa Bay looks capable of keeping the margin close.
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
Point spread: Broncos -4.5 | Straight-up pick: BRONCOS
Denver enters as a road favorite and will look to impose its preferred style against Arizona, who’s coming off the season’s biggest shocker; a Week 6 road win at the LA Rams. The Cardinals will need to take advantage of their home surroundings and avoid giving the Broncos short fields through costly mistakes. We like Denver to come away with the win and cover a spread of less than a touchdown.
Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders
Point spread: Rams -4.5 | Straight-up pick: RAMS
The Rams arrive in Las Vegas needing a strong performance after a difficult start to the season. At 2-4, Los Angeles has little room for further disappointment if it hopes to remain in the NFC West race. We’ll take the Rams to respond with a road victory, although they’ll need to finish drives to cover.
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
Point spread: Lions -3.5 | Straight-up pick: LIONS
This is arguably Sunday’s most compelling divisional matchup, with Green Bay visiting Detroit in a game that could have major NFC North implications. The Lions are favored at home, but the Packers have every reason to believe they can compete in what should be a closely contested battle. We’ll take Detroit to win in a shootout, but Green Bay is my choice to cover the points.
Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks
Point spread: Seahawks -2.5 | Straight-up pick: SEAHAWKS
Sunday night delivers a marquee showdown between Kansas City and Seattle, with the Seahawks holding a narrow home-field advantage in the betting market. The Chiefs have the experience to handle a hostile road environment, but Seattle will look to use its crowd and defensive pressure to dictate the tempo. We’re going with the Seahawks to win a close one in a matchup that could go down to the final possession.
Monday, October 26
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Point spread: Cowboys -4.5 | Straight-up pick: COWBOYS
The week wraps up with one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries as Dallas visits Philadelphia. The Cowboys are road favorites, an indication that the market expects them to have the upper hand despite the Eagles playing in front of their home fans. Rivalry games often defy expectations, but we’ll back Dallas to secure a statement victory and cover the spread, especially with all the chaos the Eagles have faced the past two weeks around QB Jalen Hurts, who’s done for the year.
