WEEK 7 NFL PRIMER & PICKS FOR BET REGAL

BUFFALO (-8) AT NEW ENGLAND

The Patriots (1-5) are a disaster for the first time in Bill Belichick’s tenure. The Bills (4-2) were lucky to escape with a win last week and that near-upset should’ve served as a wake-up call.

BEST BET: BILLS, 30-13

GREEN BAY (-1.5) AT DENVER

Sean Payton is off to his worst start as a head coach in his first season with the Broncos (1-5). Struggling Jordan Love and the Packers (2-3) provide an opportunity for Payton, Russell Wilson and the Broncos to get on the winning track.

UPSET SPECIAL: Broncos, 19-17

CLEVELAND (-3) AT INDIANAPOLIS

The Colts (3-3) need to rely on Jonathan Taylor now that Anthony Richardson is done for the season. If Deshaun Watson doesn’t return from a shoulder injury, the Browns (3-2) can count on a stingy defense that helped them upset the 49ers.

BROWNS, 20-12

WASHINGTON (-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS

The Giants (1-5) would’ve upset Buffalo on the road if two drives didn’t stall at the 1 to end both halves. They’ll likely start backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor again this week in a winnable game against the Commanders (3-3). Washington can’t afford a letdown as it aims for a second road win in two weeks.

GIANTS, 17-16

ATLANTA AT TAMPA BAY (-3)

This NFC South matchup will help determine whether the Buccaneers (3-2) or Falcons (3-3) are real contenders in the division. Tampa needs to improve its woeful rushing attack to help out Baker Mayfield. That’ll be difficult against Atlanta’s defense, but Desmond Ridder faces a tough challenge against the Bucs defense.

BUCCANEERS, 23-17

LAS VEGAS (-2.5) AT CHICAGO

A potential battle of backup quarterbacks with Justin Fields sidelined by a thumb injury for the Bears (1-5) and Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with a back injury for the Raiders (2-4). Las Vegas isn’t good enough to be a road favorite, even against lowly Chicago.

BEARS, 16-13

DETROIT AT BALTIMORE (-3)

The Lions (5-1) are off to their best start since 2011 and looking to improve to 4-0 on the road. The Ravens (4-2) try to avoid a London hangover. They can’t settle for six field goals against Jared Goff and Detroit’s offense.

LIONS, 26-22

PITTSBURGH AT LOS ANGELES RAMS (-3.5)

Perhaps a bye helped the Steelers (3-2) figure out how to score points. The Rams (3-3) have an opportunity to get over .500 in a season that began with low expectations.

RAMS, 23-21

ARIZONA AT SEATTLE (-8.5)

Rookie coach Jonathan Gannon has the Cardinals (1-5) playing hard, but they’re just too overmatched. The Seahawks (3-2) need to bounce back after a mistake-filled loss in Cincinnati in which Geno Smith threw two picks.

SEAHAWKS, 26-17

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT KANSAS CITY (-5.5)

The Chiefs (5-1) are winning despite a spotty offense thanks to a suddenly strong defense. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Co. should get going against the Chargers (2-3).

CHIEFS, 29-20

MIAMI AT PHILADELPHIA (-3)

A pair of 5-1 teams with high-powered offenses led by former Alabama teammates Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa is the marquee matchup NBC wanted for “Sunday Night Football” when the schedule came out. It should be a shootout with home-field advantage giving the Eagles an edge over the Dolphins.

EAGLES, 30-27

SAN FRANCISCO (-6.5) AT MINNESOTA

Brock Purdy and the 49ers (5-1) need Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel back. Winning a second straight game without Justin Jefferson won’t be easy for the Vikings (2-4) against San Francisco’s stout defense.

49ERS, 23-17

Last week: Straight up: 11-4. Against spread: 6-9

Overall: Straight up: 61-32. Against spread: 49-40-4.

Best Bet: Straight up: 5-1. Against spread: 3-2-1.

Upset Special: Straight up: 4-2. Against spread: 4-2.

Thursday: Straight up: 4-2. Against spread: 5-1.

Monday: Straight up: 6-2. Against spread: 6-1-1.

(Associated Press)