CBS Sports analysts preview Week 7 NFL matchups and betting picks
CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin discuss the key Week 7 games, offering predictions and betting angles for matchups including the Patriots-Bears, Steelers-Saints in Paris, and the Cowboys-Eagles.
CBS Sports analysts Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin examined the upcoming Week 7 slate, highlighting several games with betting implications. They noted that the New England Patriots travel to Chicago to face the Bears, who will have quarterback Caleb Williams back after a hamstring injury. Dajani emphasized the Bears’ strong home defense, allowing just 9.3 points per game, while Dubin pointed to New England’s offensive-line concerns and the potential for a high-scoring contest. Both favored Chicago, with Dajani predicting a 28-24 win and Dubin a 31-27 result.
The league’s first international game will see the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Dajani suggested taking the Saints at +3.5 based on their recent success against the spread in away and international games, whereas Dubin favored the Steelers, citing their solid defense and expecting a 21-17 Steelers victory.
In San Francisco, the 49ers travel to Atlanta. Dajani backed the Falcons at +3, referencing the 49ers’ short turnaround after a recent win, while Dubin kept the 49ers as 3-point favorites, highlighting Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling and the Niners’ run defense.
The Cincinnati Bengals, coming off a bye, face the Baltimore Ravens. Dajani leaned toward an upset Bengals win, noting the Ravens’ recent fourth-quarter collapses, while Dubin expected the Ravens to prevail if quarterback Lamar Jackson returns.
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers, with both analysts predicting a high-scoring affair and favoring the Lions to cover the spread.
Kansas City’s Chiefs travel to Seattle for a potential revenge game. Dajani backed the Chiefs, citing Kenneth Walker III’s record-setting rushing start, whereas Dubin preferred the Seahawks, questioning the Chiefs’ passing attack.
Finally, the Dallas Cowboys visit the Philadelphia Eagles in a Monday night showdown. Dajani noted the Cowboys’ recent primetime struggles and the Eagles’ poor record as home underdogs, projecting a 26-20 Cowboys win.
All picks were based on the DraftKings Sportsbook lines as of Oct. 21.