Cleveland Browns is a fascinating NFL betting odds study. Specifically in regards to the final product being greater than the total sum of parts. Although the 2020 Browns finished 11-5 straight up, they covered the spread in only six of their 16 games. Additionally, Cleveland finished 16th in the NFL for total offense and 21st for points allowed. Yet they advanced to the AFC Divisional Playoffs. Subsequently, Cleveland gave the Chiefs a terrifying scare. But just how good is Cleveland? A solid test comes when they host the Denver Broncos in NFL Week 7 Thursday night action.
2021 NFL Week 7 Schedule
| Date and Time: | October 21, 2021, through October 25, 2021 |
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| NFL Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
Thursday Night Football
The Broncos boast an improved defense further fortified at the 2021 NFL Draft. But Denver is stuck with Drew Lock at quarterback. Ironically, Lock was touted as the franchise savior just one year ago. Cleveland is coming off their first playoff season since 2002.
Falcons at Dolphins
One of the more underrated games of Week 7 could be the Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins. Certainly, there is the potential for plenty of fireworks. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a new nuclear weapon receiver in Jaylen Waddle. Waddle was the first-round pick out of Alabama. Of course, Tua and Waddle were teammates at T-Town under Nick Saban and are thrilled to be reunited.
Meanwhile, The Falcons will show off their own first-round pick, tight end Kyle Pitts out of Florida. Another first-round choice out of Alabama, Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley, emerged as a major weapon in 2020.
Rams Host Lions in Battle of Traded Quarterbacks
The Week 7 game with the most drama is the matchup of the Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams. Lions quarterback Jared Goff returns to face the team he took to the 2018-19 season Super Bowl. Fashion that Goff goes up against the coach that demanded his trade. Last season, Rams coach Sean McVay wanted Goff to play hurt. McVay believed that Goff did not have to miss as much time as he did. Goff didn’t see it that way. It caused a major falling out. As a result, the situation sparked a trade of Goff to the Lions. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford arrived in LA. Stafford will face the franchise that allowed his career to go to waste.
Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football offers the intriguing sports betting matchup of the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Indianapolis Colts. By the time this game takes place, we’ll know if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan completely kicked quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the curb. First-round draft choice Trey Lance is the people’s choice for 49ers QB. Additionally, we’ll know if Carson Wentz has found his career Promised Land at Indianapolis.
Monday Night Football
ESPN Monday Night Football offers us a tremendous matchup with the Pro football betting odds. Specifically, the Seattle Seahawks host the New Orleans Saints. Can Saints head coach Sean Payton transform quarterback Jameis Winston into a bona fide winner? Consequently, Winston is known as the interception machine that was run out of Tampa Bay. By contrast, the Seahawks have the opposite challenge. While it is true that Seattle made progress on the defensive side of the line, they were still below average in 2020.