Giants O‑Line Breakout Sparks NFC East Upset Hopes, Week 7 Betting Buys

Battles in the Trenches: Giants’ Line Steals the Spotlight

Don’t look now, but the New York Giants’ offensive line is suddenly… competent? Yeah, we’re as shocked as you are. After weeks of being the butt of every sack joke in the league, the Giants' tackles are now holding their own. Andrew Thomas is doing his usual thing, but it’s the emergence of Jermaine Eluemunor that’s turned heads. Last week, Nick Bonitto had a pass rush win rate of exactly zero. That’s right, a donut. And that wasn’t just Thomas making pancakes — Eluemunor was in on the action too.

This comes at a perfect time as the Giants face the Eagles in a crucial NFC East matchup. If Big Blue can pull off the sweep, they’re suddenly 3-4 and breathing down the necks of their division rivals. If they lose, they’re 1-3 in the division and staring into the developmental abyss. But here’s the kicker (pun intended): they literally had to cut their Irish-born kicker after last week’s disaster. Graham Gano is back from injury, which might be a minor upgrade — or at least a less dramatic one.

Betting-wise, the Eagles are favorites, but don’t sleep on the Giants at +330 on the moneyline. The Eagles’ defensive line hasn’t exactly been dominant, and if the Giants' pass protection holds up again, this could be a trap game for Philly. We’re not saying to bet the house, but maybe don’t toss the Giants into the “hopeless” pile just yet.

Ravens Ready to Fly: Lamar or No Lamar

The Ravens are home favorites against the Bears, laying 6.5 points. That line assumes Lamar Jackson plays, and all signs are pointing that way, even though he was third in the rep line at practice. If Lamar suits up, this could be a full-on blowout. The Ravens' offense with him at the helm is a different beast, especially against a Bears defense that’s been living on borrowed luck.

Seriously, Chicago has won four straight games but was outgained by nearly three yards per play against the Raiders. They've been riding a +13 turnover margin over that stretch, which is the kind of stat that screams regression. On a down-to-down basis, their defense ranks 29th in both EPA and success rate when you strip out the turnovers. Yikes.

Even if Lamar is a late scratch and it’s Cooper Rush time again, don’t throw your Ravens ticket in the trash. Rush’s previous starts came against two of the top defenses in the league. The Bears are… not that. The Ravens’ run game should feast, and their defense is getting healthy. Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, and Kyle Hamilton are all expected to be back, forming one of the best secondaries in the league. If you’re feeling spicy, consider alternate spreads if Lamar is confirmed in — this could be a 20+ point win.

Cowboys in the Mile High: A Live Dog in Denver

The Cowboys head to Denver as 3.5-point underdogs, and this might be one of the juiciest underdog spots of the week. The Broncos have won four straight, but three of those wins came by a total of seven points. They’ve been playing with fire, and eventually, you get burned.

Dallas, on the other hand, has one of the most versatile offenses in the league. Between CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, and Jake Ferguson, they can attack any defensive scheme. They also have a solid run game with Tony Pollard and a kicker in Brandon Aubrey who might hit from 70 yards in Denver’s altitude. Seriously, don’t rule out a long-distance boot changing the game flow.

Denver's offense has been sputtering, especially late in games. They put up 33 against the Giants, but 19 of those came in garbage time. If Dallas gets a lead, this could get ugly. The backdoor cover potential is also strong with Dak Prescott under center. If you’re into teasers, this is a great spot — take Dallas up through the key numbers and watch the Broncos struggle to win by margin.

Other Notables: Steelers, Titans-Colts Fireworks, and a DK Parlay

Don’t forget about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers in a classic home dog spot against the Packers. Tomlin is 19-12 straight up as a home dog with a 54% ROI. The Packers have been inconsistent and struggle on the road, making Pittsburgh a solid moneyline sprinkle.

Meanwhile, the Titans vs. Colts game has shootout potential. Both defenses are vulnerable, and the offenses have started to click. Tennessee’s simplified scheme is working, and the Colts' run game can torch the Titans’ front. If you like overs, this one's for you.

And for those hunting touchdowns, the DK (DraftKings) touchdown parlay this week is spicy. Grab DK Metcalf at +155 and Titans’ breakout slot man Shi Smith (aka Shimmery DK) at +475. Parlay them at +1366 for a little boom or bust flavor on Sunday.

Takeaways

• Giants offensive line is suddenly elite — they could cover or even steal one from the Eagles at juicy +330 odds.
• Ravens are in a smash spot vs. the Bears. If Lamar plays, consider alternate spreads. If not, don’t panic — Cooper Rush might still get it done.
• Cowboys are a live dog in Denver. Backdoor cover potential is real, and their offense travels better than you think.
• Steelers in a Tomlin home dog spot? History says yes. Packers beware.
• Titans vs. Colts has points written all over it. Think over, or target touchdown props.
• DK Parlay: DK Metcalf and Shi Smith bring touchdown value at over +1300 combined.

Check those injury reports, watch the weather, and may your bets be as sharp as a Brandon Aubrey 68-yarder.