NFL Week 7 Predictions: 2 Big Line Shifts Ahead of Sunday’s Games

I know this might not sound like the most exciting chat, but believe me, the insights I’m about to drop are key for nailing your NFL futures betting. So, let’s get into it and see what Week 7 has ‘lined’ up for us. Get it?

1. Chargers vs Cardinals

Week 7 is gearing up to pack a punch this weekend, with a handful of games promising some solid entertainment. Among them, we’ve got the Los Angeles Chargers squaring off against the Cardinals in Arizona. Now, while this matchup might not win ‘Game of the Weekend’ honors, the NFL spreads and odds have been shifting like they’re on a dance floor — opening as a pick ’em, which is a bit surprising.

This game has all the makings of a fire vs. ice showdown. The Cardinals have been offensively dominant in spurts, but their defense? A different story. They’ve struggled all season. Meanwhile, the Chargers have shown flashes of high-level offensive execution but are generally seen as a defensive team.

As the week unfolded, the spread swung, with Arizona becoming a 2 1⁄2-point underdog before it tightened to just one point, keeping the Chargers as favorites. Is one point something to stress over? Not really, but remember: spreads don’t just appear out of thin air. The Chargers have plenty of reasons to be favored here.

Let’s break it down: The Cardinals are 1-2 at home while Los Angeles 2-1 on the road. Plus, Arizona has dropped three out of its last four games. The Chargers, on the other hand, are 2-2 in their last four matchups. And keep an eye on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray — he might be without his best weapon, rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., according to NFL news. You see where I’m going with this?

Offensively, the Chargers can light it up if given the opportunity, and it just so happens that the Cardinals’ defense is nothing to write home about. They’re near the bottom in both run and pass defense, allowing a staggering 153 rushing yards per game. Did someone say LA running back J.K. Dobbins?

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And as for defense, well, we know the Chargers can play that game too. They’re among the league leaders in nearly every defensive category, sitting at the top in points allowed, giving up just 13.2 points per game.

Keep your eyes on this spread — it could take one last swing before kickoff, especially with the question mark over Harrison’s availability, since the Cardinals rely heavily on him for offensive production.

2. Recent WR Trade Impacts Titans vs. Bills Lines

The Bills are back at home after a messy kick-for-kick showdown with their divisional rivals, the Jets, and now they’re hosting the Tennessee Titans. “Really, Jeremy? We’re talking about the Bills and Titans again?” Absolutely! If you want to make some cash, you’d better kick back and let me break down how this game is shaping up.

The NFL lines opened with the Bills favored by -9 against the Titans, but after Buffalo’s close 23-20 win over the Jets, the lines took a bit of a roller-coaster ride. They dropped to -8½ and then -7½, and now we’re back to -9½, with the Titans sitting as heavy underdogs.

Now, the Bills being the favorites isn’t surprising — they’re 4-2 on the year and 2-0 at home. But that wild spread movement? It tells a story. Sure, they snagged a win last week, but their performance has been sloppy, especially on defense, allowing 350 yards per game compared to Tennessee’s league-leading 248, driving the initial drop in the odds.

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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 13, 2024

But wait — what’s with the recent rise? Buffalo made a big splash on the trade scene by snagging wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Browns this week, filling the void left by former wideout Stefon Diggs. You can bet quarterback Josh Allen is ready to take advantage of this new weapon in the upcoming matchup, which explains the bounce back in the spread.

Keep a close eye on this spread; we might see it push past double digits. The Bills may have just landed the offensive piece they needed to elevate their scoring while Tennessee is still trying to put the puzzle together to snag only their second win of the season. So, when you’re making your picks for NFL Week 7, this matchup is definitely one to look out for.

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