Friday Roundup - Bill Simmons Picks for NFL Week 7

NFL: TWEETING WEEK 7

CHIEFS (+4.5) over Chargers
My buddy Gus (a DEN fan) e-mailed me during Monday's SD-DEN game: "Know what I just realized? I am no longer afraid of LaDainian Tomlinson."

TEXANS (-3) over Niners
Houston can throw on them. BTW, M. Crabtree is on pace to shatter the "most times picked up or waived" fantasy record. A 2001 Bonds HR pace.

Patriots (-14.5) over Bucs
TB/TEN secondaries back to back turn Brady into a fantasy stud again. Wouldn't it be fun if London's fans booed the "Patriots" like crazy?

Colts (-13) over RAMS
Definitely NFL's version of 1 vs. 16 March Madness matchup. Does anyone else think Austin Collie sounds like the coolest dog breed ever?

Vikings (+4) over STEELERS
Noah in Seattle: "Can we start a petition stopping announcers from saying Favre is having fun out there?" But he's having fun out there!

Packers (-7) over BROWNS
Nate from Cleveland proposes a new weekly wager: Josh Cribbs vs. Cleveland's offense. I have Cribbs laying 3.5 points this week.

PANTHERS (-7) over Bills
Yes to wagering against Fitzpatrick on the road + a Bills D that gave up 300+ yards rushing last week. No to throwing Delhomme in a tease.

Jets (-6) over RAIDERS
Emotional game for NYJ after the Sanchize Bandwagon's grisly crash injured 650k Jets fans last week. Hey JaMarcus, can I offer you a blitz?

Bears (+1.5) over BENGALS
Antwan Odom: crushing loss for Cincy. Great matchup for Bears' offense. Easy road win unless Lovie Smith blows it (and don't rule that out).

Falcons (+4) over COWBOYS
I don't trust Dallas even a little. Also, Texas reader P. Folta sent me a fake e-mail from Romo: "Do you think Kate Hudson has any sisters?"

DOLPHINS (+6.5) over Saints
The Underdog Lock of the Week. What better way to screw up a juggernaut's momentum than by throwing 470 goofy Wildcat formations at it?

Cardinals (+7) over GIANTS
Didn't last week prove you can throw on the Giants? And don't you worry about Eli's fluttering passes on a windy/cold Sunday night?

Eagles (-7) over REDSKINS
If you live in DC: Come to ESPN Zone to watch the Skins get slaughtered with me before my midnight book signing! We can boo them together.

Last Week: 9-5
Underdog Locks: 4-3
Season: 58-32