NFL Week 7 Odds: Rams, Cardinals NFC West Top Picks
- Read on to find the best NFC West picks in Week 7
- The Cardinals sit at 29th in rush defense, surrendering 153 yards on the ground per game
- Rams running back Kyren Williams is tied for second in the NFL with six rushing touchdowns
- Get the latest BetUS NFL odds for Week 7!
Alright, NFL fans, we’re just a few weeks away from hitting the midway point of the regular season. If you’ve been tuning in to my insights, you’re probably cruising around in a brand new Lamborghini. But for those still sitting on the fence, no worries — we’ve got time! Heading into Week 7, I have a pair of NFC West NFL picks for you: the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.
There’s plenty to unpack, so let’s skip the appetizers and dive right into the main course: Why betting online is a must this weekend!
Top 2 NFC West Picks for Week 7
1. Rams (-5½) vs Raiders
Come on, Jeremy. Really, the Rams? Yes, I’m sticking by this choice without hesitation. Sure, Los Angeles is in a slump, having dropped back-to-back games, and its offense has taken a hit with several key injuries.
The Rams are still without top receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, and now wideout Jordan Whittington is dealing with shoulder issues following the Week 5 loss to Green Bay, per NFL news. But despite all that, I’m confident the Rams will handle business at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Let’s start with defenses. Both the Rams and Raiders have struggled this season. The Rams allow 372 yards per game, while the Raiders give up 326. On the ground, Los Angeles is dead last, surrendering 157 rushing yards per game, compared to the Raiders’ 140. Clearly, neither team is what you’d call a defensive iron curtain.
Make that 8 straight games with a rushing TD for Kyren Williams 💪
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Moving to offense, the Rams average 226 passing yards, led by quarterback Matt Stafford, who ranks 11th in the NFL with 247.6 passing yards per game while throwing only three interceptions. In contrast, whether it’s Gardner Minshew or Aidan O’Connell under center, neither Raiders quarterback has really lit it up. Minshew has just over 1,000 yards with five picks while O’Connell has thrown for 403 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in limited action.
In the ground game, the Rams are also in better shape, averaging 97 rushing yards per game thanks to running back Kyren Williams, who’s been on fire with six rushing touchdowns, tying for second in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Raiders are sitting second to last in the league with only 79 rushing yards per game and are last in turnovers, having given the ball away 12 times this season. Yeah, I really feel for you Raiders fans.
Defensively, it won’t be pretty, but when you compare the offenses side by side, the Rams have the advantage, making them the smarter pick. While both teams are seeking stability, the Rams have shown they’re the stronger squad lately, so you can count on them to cover the NFL spread at home against the Raiders.
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2. Chargers (-1) vs Cardinals
The Cardinals took a beating this past week in Green Bay, losing to the Packers 34-13. Now, as they host the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 7, they’ll have the comfort of their home stadium. However, even with home-field advantage, I’m backing the Chargers laying the point on the road for the best Monday Night Football bets for this week.
You might think this is a “hot take,” but hear me out: This is one of those logical NFL bets you shouldn’t ignore. The Cardinals were tested against a tough Green Bay defense, and while quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t throw an interception or get sacked, he struggled under pressure. He finished with 214 passing yards and only one touchdown pass while his run game was limited to just 14 rushing yards on seven quarterback keepers.
K1 strikes to 14!
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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 13, 2024
To make matters worse, the Cardinals may be without their top receiver, rookie Marvin Harrison Jr., due to a head injury. If he’s out, that’s a significant loss for the Arizona offense, especially against another solid defensive team in the Chargers.
Through seven weeks, Los Angeles ranks sixth in yards allowed per game (just 289), eighth in passing yards (192), and sixth in rushing yards (97). The Chargers outrank Green Bay defensively across the board — so what does that tell you?
Given these stats, the Cardinals are in a tough spot before the game even starts. Losing their top receiver severely limits their passing attack, and the Chargers excel at defending the run — good luck to Murray and running back James Conner.
And if we flip the script and look at Arizona’s defense, it’s not pretty. The Cardinals rank 29th in the NFL against the run, allowing an average of 153 yards per game. With those numbers, Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins might want to pack a lunch — he could be in for a big day!
that’s j.k. for six
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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 13, 2024
To sum it up, there’s a reason the Chargers are laying the point. With a strong ground game and a defense that’s been impressive since the start of the season, you should take the Chargers to come into Arizona’s house and get the job done.
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Questions Of The Day
Who holds the record for the most touchdown passes thrown in Arizona Cardinals history?
Jim Hart is the Cardinals’ all-time leader in passing touchdowns, with 209.
Who is the Los Angeles Rams' all-time leader in career passing yards?
Jim Everett holds the record for most passing yards in Rams history, with 23,758 yards.