NFL Week 7 expert predictions: Upsets, sleepers, NFC North playoff — SkimNews
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- Pamela Maldonado predicts the Arizona Cardinals (+195) and Kansas City Chiefs (+120) will win outright as underdogs, citing Denver's weak run game and Seattle's pass-blocking struggles.
- Seth Walder projects a big day for Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (7 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD) against a Lions defense vulnerable to tight ends and play-action.
- Eric Moody identifies Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (4.6% rostered) as a fantasy sleeper against a Cowboys defense allowing the fifth-most points to QBs.
- Matt Bowen picks Vikings QB Kyler Murray to score a rushing touchdown against a Colts defense that has allowed six rushing scores this season.
- Ben Solak predicts the entire NFC North could hold playoff spots by Monday if the Seahawks lose and Lions win, a first for the 14-team playoff era.
Why it matters: For bettors and fantasy managers, these expert picks highlight specific value plays and matchup advantages, like targeting the Cardinals' moneyline or starting Tanner McKee. The broader prediction about the NFC North underscores the division's competitive balance and potential for a historic playoff sweep.
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