NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Week 7 NFL Picks with Cynthia Frelund
Oct 17, 2025
Cynthia Frelund, an NFL analytics expert known for her data-driven insights, joins to discuss Week 7 picks. They celebrate a winning streak and analyze matchups like the Panthers vs. Jets, where Cynthia sees an upset with the Jets pulling through. They debate the close contest between the Packers and Cardinals, the impact of Puka Nacua in the Rams vs. Jaguars game, and the Bucs' potential against the injury-riddled Lions. The Chiefs' dominance against the Raiders is also highlighted, with each making bold predictions for the week.
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Jets Run Game + Johnson Boost
- The Jets can lean on Breece Hall's explosiveness to offset pass protection issues.
- Jermaine Johnson's return materially improves their pass-rush balance versus Carolina.
Back Cardinals Before Their Bye
- Consider the Cardinals as a close-cover candidate before their bye given improved offensive line and home motivation.
- Take Arizona +6.5 (or straight up) when you value desperation and matchup timing.
Puka's Absence Changes Rams Math
- Puka Nacua's availability drastically shifts Rams offensive math and Matthew Stafford's effectiveness.
- Removing Puka lowers Stafford's passer rating versus non-Adams targets significantly.