Meanwhile, the Seahawks don't have many more strong weeks to be selected. They finally appear to be playing down to their low preseason expectations. The Cardinals started the year 3-0 against the spread, including a shocking road win in Dallas, but since then they've lost three straight games by at least two touchdowns. Those two teams are the top two picks this week, but with the Bills having already been used in the majority of entries and the Seahawks virtually unused, game theory could play a major role this week. The Buffalo Bills are the first team to be favored by 8.5 points in New England since the Indianapolis Colts in Tom Brady's first career start in 2001. The Seattle Seahawks are favored by eight against the Arizona Cardinals, the first time Geno Smith has ever been favored by at least a touchdown in his NFL career. Only two teams are favored by more than seven points and both are in rare situations. Week 7 stands out as one of the most difficult weeks all season as there are no double-digit favorites for the first time since Week 2. The Buffalo Bills (21% selected) were just 1 yard away from falling to the New York Giants as the largest betting favorite all season.

The Miami Dolphins (26% selected) overcame a 14-0 deficit to not only beat the Carolina Panthers, but cover the spread (-14). Week 6 provided a lot of drama in Eliminator Challenge, but the most popular selections largely survived. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĮSPN Eliminator Challenge Week 7: Strategy, advice, and picks

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