Posted on 10/16/2007 5:50:13 PM

NFL Opinion Week 7 – The Furious Seven

By Tim Furious

1. New England (6-0 SU, 6-0 ATS)

New England proved emphatically that the NFC is nowhere close to the AFC when it drubbed the Cowboys in Dallas 48-27. My favorite part about New England is how they continue to score touchdowns in garbage time even though they have double-digit leads. It’s Bilichek’s way of giving the NFL the middle finger without taking his hands out of his pockets. The Pats betting investors can keep faith in New England ATS, especially with the hated Dolphins coming to town.

Next game: New England (-14) vs. Miami Dolphins

2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0 SU, 3-2 ATS)

The Colts got to relax for a week after dismantling the injury depleted Bucs in Week 5, and it could not have come at a better time. Bob Sanders, Joseph Addai and Marvin Harrison were all banged up but now the Colts have no names on the injury report. That spells big trouble for the rest of the league. Indy still struggles against the spread and faces a stiff defense in the Jags. Their last meeting resulted in a 44-17 loss.

Next game: Indianapolis Colts (-3) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1 SU, 4-1 ATS)

After playing keep-away with the Seattle Seahawks, the Steelers got to rest over the bye week as well. This team is simply taking over games, while rewarding their betting investors in the process by going 4-1 ATS. Javon Walker returns to the lineup when the Steelers face the Broncos, so it will be a definite test of how good this defense is. So far, the Mike Tomlin era is off to an amazing beginning.

Next game: Pittsburgh (-3.5) vs. Denver

4. Dallas Cowboys (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS)

Despite getting crushed – and I mean crushed – by the Patriots on Sunday afternoon, the Cowboys remain the best team in the NFC. But the Dallas secondary was exposed severely by Brady, as it was by Eli Manning in Week 1, and gave up 373 passing yards and five scores. Roy Williams is brutally slow.

The Cowboys get to shine their boots on the backsides of the Vikings this weekend, which has to have some worried considering how good the Minnesota defense is. The Cowboys were dominated by the spread two weeks in a row and need a blowout game to lift their spirits up, and restore faith in to the betting community.

Next game: Minnesota vs. Dallas (-10)

5. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS)

Ok. I give in. The Jags are a good, solid, all-around team. Jack Del Rio’s prescription of size is beginning to pay off. David Garrard threw for 221 yards and two scores as Maurice Jones-Drew scampered for 125 rushing yards and two more touchdowns. In the 37-17 win over the Texans, the Jags also forced three turnovers. They get to prove just how good they really are when they take on their division rival Colts this Sunday.

Next game: Indianapolis Colts (-3) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

6. Green Bay Packers (5-1 SU, 4-1-1 ATS)

Even at 38, Brett Favre is finding ways to get the Packers in to the win column. The Redskins literally gave the game away on Sunday as Santana Moss had an absolutely horrific outing. The Packers defense is creating and capitalizing on turnovers, saving the offense from its inability to score in buckets. The Pack has a week off to figure out how to jumpstart its offense before they face the slumping Broncos in Week 8.

Next game: BYE WEEK

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS)

Granted that the Bucs beat a Titans team that was without Vince Young, but Gruden’s boys are still finding ways to pull out wins. After getting humiliated by the Colts, Jeff Garcia continued his mistake-free season (no picks) and steered the Bucs past the Titans unruly defense to set them up for the game-winning field goal.

With Michael Bennett coming to town to shore up the running-game, the Bucs remain an underrated sleeper team. They must keep their eyes on the potentially surging New Orleans Saints, but for now the Bucs are firmly in control of their own destiny.

Next game: Tampa Bay vs. Detroit (-2)

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