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Alex Mcmahon’s Guide to the £200,000 Nfl Pick 7
Finding those winning point margins is the name of the game here at Colossus for our NFL Pick 7. There’s a £100,000 win and a £100,000 bonus on offer, plus all the normal Partial Cash-Out offerings in-between matches. Here to guide you through the coupon with his fancies, our resident NFL ‘know all’ Alex McMahon.
Buffalo Bills @ Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia were phenomenal last weekend as they beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots whilst the Buffalo Bills held off a spirited Houston Texans side in their all-AFC clash. Both franchises aspire to reach the playoffs this season and look well placed to challenge for a Super Bowl run. Buffalo will adopt a run-heavy approach with LeSean McCoy and mobile quarterback Tyrod Taylor, while the Eagles will stick with their fast-paced, innovative offense. Both sides should be strong defensively and we could be in for a low-scoring affair, with either side capable of winning a close encounter.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Bills by 1-6 OR Eagles by 1-6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Over the last four weeks, the Steelers have accumulated more yards and points than any offense in the NFL. However, they will find it difficult against a confident Bengals side. Cincinnati are currently 10-2 this season and could finish as the number one seed in the AFC and secure home advantage through the playoffs. With Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, DeAngelo Williams and Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh have an immense offensive unit but the Bengals could exploit their secondary. This could be a high-scoring divisional clash and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see it settled by a late field goal.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Steelers by 1-6 OR Bengals by 1-6
Washington Redskins @ Chicago Bears
In their last outings, the Redskins fell to divisional rivals Dallas Cowboys whilst Chicago lost in overtime to the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears still stand an outside chance of reaching the postseason but must win this weekend. Meanwhile, Washington are joint-top of their division and will fancy their chances of making the playoffs. Unfortunately for Washington, the odds stack against them. They have lost all five of their road matches so far this year and Chicago are looking much better now that Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery are both back to full fitness. The Bears should be too strong here.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Bears by 7-12
Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos
Denver are tied for first place in the AFC this season while the Raiders have failed to push on after an impressive start. Oakland have lost four of their last five matches whilst Brock Osweiler has led the new-look Broncos to three wins on the spin. Both franchises have solid defences but Denver should be too strong in this clash. Oakland quarterback Derek Carr has plenty of potential but is still a raw talent. Meanwhile, the Broncos could clinch the AFC West title for the fifth straight year this weekend and that incentive will drive them to victory in front of their home fans.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Broncos by 7-12
Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers
Both have had their troubles this year but Dallas’ are certainly greater than Green Bay’s right now. The Cowboys will be without Tony Romo for the remainder of the season and their key personalities are falling out with one another. On the other hand, the Packers have no major off-field troubles but simply aren’t clicking on offense. While Detroit won at Lambeau Field a few weeks ago, the Packers are notoriously strong at home and Dallas will find it incredibly tough. The adverse weather conditions will play into Green Bay’s hands and they could run away with this one if they play well on offense.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Packers by 13-18
New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
New England have lost their last two matches and will be chomping at the bit to get back to action. Rob Gronkowski could return this week, which would be a huge boost for the Patriots’ depleted offense. Their defence remains solid but offensively, Bill Belichick’s men are suspect. With playmakers like JJ Watt and DeAndre Hopkins on both sides of the ball, Houston could cause an upset in this one. However, the Patriots haven’t lose three games in a row since October 2012 and it won’t happen again here. Tom Brady will get the job done against an improving Texans side.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Patriots by 7-12 OR 13-18
New York Giants @ Miami Dolphins
Three words: Odell. Beckham. Jr. The Giants star is in sensational form and continues to break NFL records on a weekly basis. If Miami – who have lost four of their last six – are to stand any chance in this clash, they must stop Beckham. Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes will be given the task of stopping Beckham: good luck. To be fair, New York have a well-rounded team. Their defence make plays from time-to-time and Eli Manning is a decent quarterback, however he can implode. If Miami’s defence step up, they could ground and pound their way to victory against a Giants side that has struggled on the road this season.
NFL PICK 7 SELECTION: Giants by 1-6 OR Dolphins by 1-6
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