Finally a winning week for Colin! He went 3-1 last week, let’s see if he can make it a winning streak.
Onto week 7 picks…
Blazing 5 Record
2024 Season: 12-16-1
Past Records
- 2024: 12-16-1 (42.9%)
- 2023: 45-35-5 (56.3%)
- 2022: 44-37-4 (54.3%)
- 2021: 39-47 (45.3%)
- 2020: 40-42-2 (48.8%)
- 2019: 42-41-3 (50.6%)
- 2018: 43-33-2 (57.7%)
- 2017: 43-29-3 (59.7%)
- 2016: 44-33-3 (57.1%)
Colin Cowherd Week 7 2024 Blazing 5
Here are Colin Cowherd’s Blazing 5 picks for the week:
- Jaguars (-5.5) over Patriots
- Vikings (-1.5) over Lions
- Seahawks (+3) over Falcons
- Rams (-5) over Raiders
- Jets (-1.5) over Steelers
Jaguars (-5.5) vs Patriots (London)
Trevor Lawrence is playing well with a 101 passer rating and 68% completion rate over his last three games. The Patriots are in disarray with their seventh different offensive line projected to start and potential absence of Rhamondre Stevenson.
New England ranks 31st in scoring with the worst-ranked offensive line in the league and is turning the ball over frequently. Jacksonville has a massive quarterback advantage and performs well as favorites overseas, especially when they’ve played there before.
Colin predicts Jaguars win 27-20.
Vikings (-1.5) vs Lions
Minnesota is 3-0 at home and the only team to cover every game this season. Their defense has been impressive, holding opponents under 20 points in four of five games and are the only team to not allow a touchdown outside the red zone.
The Lions’ three-game winning streak came against weak or injured defenses (Seattle, Cowboys, Cardinals), and they’ll be without Aidan Hutchinson while Carlton Davis hasn’t practiced. Minnesota is coming off a bye and leads in several statistical categories.
Colin predicts Vikings win 28-24.
Seahawks (+3) at Falcons
Seattle’s defense is getting healthy with Byron Murphy and others returning to play. The Seahawks have the highest passing rate in the league and will face an Atlanta defense that’s on pace for historically low sack rates.
Seattle’s defensive front under Mike McDonald is strong, and Geno Smith will have time to throw against Atlanta’s weak pass rush. While Atlanta has wins, they’ve come against struggling teams like the Saints and Panthers.
Colin predicts Seahawks win 27-24.
Rams (-5) vs Raiders
The Rams are getting healthier with Cooper Kupp, Rob Havenstein, and Jordan Whittingham returning. Matthew Stafford has performed well at home with 100+ passer rating in four of five home games, while Kyren Williams has scored rushing touchdowns in eight straight games.
The Raiders have lost three of four games, with their only win against the Browns, and Aidan O’Connell is immobile with a 62% completion rate and no scrambles in 440 dropbacks.
Colin predicts Rams win 24-14.
Jets (-1.5) vs Steelers
The Jets should have beaten Buffalo and are the best 2-4 team in the league. They showed improvement with more motion in their offense after replacing Nathaniel Hackett, and now have Davante Adams for red zone opportunities.
Their defense is excellent with the best cornerback duo in the league. Pittsburgh has lost two of three games with their only win coming against Aidan O’Connell, and they struggle to run the ball effectively with a poor passing offense.
Colin predicts Jets win 27-20.