Seven of eight participating staff members this week selected the 49ers to beat the Patriots. San Francisco is currently a 2.5-point underdog.
As for all the fans who are taking part in our NFL Pick 'em contest, 71 percent have the 49ers winning the game, as of this post.
Of all the Week 7 game predictions, the most lopsided result comes from the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets on Sunday. Voting has 99 percent of fans believing the Bills will earn the victory.
The closest matchup, when it comes to the predictions, is between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, with 61 percent selecting the Steelers to win the game.
| Picks | Away | Home | Picks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
11%
|
Giants
|
Eagles
|
89%
|
|
61%
|
Steelers
|
Titans
|
39%
|
|
92%
|
Packers
|
Texans
|
8%
|
|
66%
|
Cowboys
|
Washington
|
34%
|
|
99%
|
Bills
|
Jets
|
1%
|
|
6%
|
Panthers
|
Saints
|
94%
|
|
79%
|
Browns
|
Bengals
|
21%
|
|
35%
|
Lions
|
Falcons
|
65%
|
|
72%
|
Seahawks
|
Cardinals
|
28%
|
|
98%
|
Chiefs
|
Broncos
|
2%
|
|
71%
|
49ers
|
Patriots
|
29%
|
|
3%
|
Jaguars
|
Chargers
|
97%
|
|
76%
|
Buccaneers
|
Raiders
|
24%
|
|
29%
|
Bears
|
Rams
|
71%
|
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