NFL Predictions: Week 7 Picks and Hot Takes From Around the NFL

Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts from the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts from the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, FOX

The Saints win if…

Drew Brees and the offense can utilize their prolific offensive ability.

We might not know the true identity of the Saints, or if they even have one. What is for certain though is evident – they know how to put points on the board. Andy Reid’s staff will put together a nice gameplan, but it’s admittedly difficult to defend against the well-oiled machine that Brees has led for so long in New Orleans. If their fireworks show up here on the road, taking down Reid’s Chiefs shouldn’t prove to be a difficult task.

The Chiefs win if…

An offense with an opportunity combines with tight DB coverage to capture the win.

First, it’s clear that Kansas City is going to have to go above and beyond their weekly offensive production to pull off a victory here. That’s not going to be a contested argument. But other than Spencer Ware continuing his dominance on offense, it’s time for the Chiefs secondary to show up in a big game and prove that they’re a key component to a postseason-bound team. In the wide-open AFC, there’s no reason that Kansas City can’t contend for a top spot in the conference. But in order to be inserted into the conversation as a top threat, it’s imperative that the defensive backfield comes alive against legitimate offenses like the one the Saints possess.

Chiefs wrangle a late win against the Saints, take down New Orleans, 33-31.