NFL Preview – Week 7 Tips & Predictions

<p>Another week in the NFL, another week of key injuries and statement wins across the league.</p> <p>The Steelers flexed their defensive muscles, while the 49ers’ injury list continues to grow at a rapid rate.</p> <p>The Steelers are quietly building something, while the Bengals are still searching for answers without their main man, Joe Burrow.</p> <p>As we near the halfway point of the regular season, it’s looming as a crunch week for teams who desperately need to make a move or find a solution.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the latest NFL news, predictions, and betting tips, read on with my NFL Tips &amp; Predictions for week seven below!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals</h2> <p><em><strong>Friday, October 17th, 11:15 AM, AEST, Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This was supposed to be a Thursday night showdown between the Steelers' vaunted defence and Smoking Joe Burrow, who played as well as anyone last season.</p> <p>Burrow went down in week two, and the Bengals have not won since. 40-year-old Joe Flacco to the rescue, and he did play OK last week despite being with the team for less than a week.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers is not making mistakes; he’s on the same page as behemoth receiver DK Metcalf, and the black and gold are 4-1.</p> <p>These AFC North divisional clashes are almost always feisty and tight, and with Pittsburgh on the short week travel schedule, I’m expecting Cincinnati to fight hard.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/american-football/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers-at-cincinnati-bengals-9706370">Steelers 23 - Bengals 21</a></p> <p><strong>Best Bet:</strong> Bengals +5.5</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers</h2> <p><em><strong>Monday, October 20th, 11:20 AM AEST, Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I like Atlanta’s core. The offensive talents are obvious, but the rest of the roster is beginning to show some signs, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>In The Bay, injuries are keeping the handbrake on this franchise and preventing it from showing off its full potential this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>All-World LB Fred Warner went down with a dislocated ankle last week, joining Nick Bosa on the sidelines. They also have a handful of offensive injuries, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Because of the injury issues, they’re ripe for Atlanta’s picking here, but are they yet good enough to do so?</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/american-football/nfl/atlanta-falcons-at-san-francisco-49ers-9706365">Falcons 24 - 49ers 23</a></p> <p><strong>Best Bet: </strong>Falcons +3.5 &amp; Bijan Robinson 80+ rushing yards</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks&nbsp;</h2> <p><em><strong>Tuesday, October 21st, 1:00 PM AEST, Lumen Field</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a nice test for Houston off their bye.</p> <p>Because before that weekend off, they went into Baltimore and dismantled the Lamar-less Ravens. That win looks far less impressive than it would’ve been on paper back in August.</p> <p>The Seahawks jetted all the way down to Jacksonville and took care of the Jaguars in a solid display. The defence led the way, holding JAX to just 12 points and only 59 rush yards in total.</p> <p>Second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba is airborne playing alongside Sammy Darnold. 696 yards already on the season as he ranks Top 10 for catches and yards amongst receivers.</p> <p>The Texans have a standout pass-catcher of their own in Nico Collins. His play helps CJ Stroud immensely.</p> <p>Houston is 2-3, already three wins behind Indy, but with a game in hand. A win here would be enormous for their AFC South prospects. At 4-2, Seattle looked like a rock-solid squad, and that view is franked by them being the fourth-best team in the NFL for points differential (+49).</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/american-football/nfl/houston-texans-at-seattle-seahawks-9706379">Seahawks 26 - Texans 21</a></p> <p><strong>Best Bet:</strong> Ken Walker III anytime TD</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h2>NFL 2025/26 Super Bowl LX Championship Odds:</h2>