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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Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan (R) and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (L) call a play in during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan (R) and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (L) call a play in during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, CBS

The Bills win if…

The offense can build a productive, well-rounded performance on offense.

There’s little doubt that the Buffalo defense is capable of finding ways to stop Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins offense on Sunday – ultimately, the storyline here revolves around how well the Bills can build their offensive game plan this week. Despite the win against the Steelers, it’s hard to buy into Miami as a whole. Just when you think they’ve figured it out, they fall flat and underscore the fact that their inconsistencies are too substantial to overlook. The Bills have talent; if they use it effectively, they can pull off this win on the road. Not having LeSean McCoy will be a big loss.

The Dolphins win if…

The Jay Ajayi show continues to entertain.

Whether you’re a skeptic of Ajayi’s role in this offense moving ahead or not, you must admit that it was a treat to watch him finally blossom at this level. Miami has desperately yearned for a legitimate, consistent threat in the run game and it’s safe to say Ajayi’s emergence as “that guy” would be quite welcomed. If he puts on another clinic this week against a hefty Buffalo front-seven, it’s hard to imagine a situation in which Miami doesn’t end up picking up the victory at home.

Bills create plays to take win back home to Buffalo, beat Dolphins, 21-17.