Packers Banged-Up Defense Shuts Down St. Louis

Bold NFL Predictions: Week 7

Green Bay's roll began last Sunday night in Houston. It continues this Sunday in St. Louis. The Packers' defense, even though it will be shorthanded, benefits from an early lead and doesn't allow more than 300 yards and 16 points. (AP Photo)

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Get Ready for So... By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY Sports

If you like good defense, I hope you watched Thursday night's Seahawks-49ers game because there isn't going to be much good defense on Sunday.

Offense is the name of the game. And there will be a lot of it this weekend. At least that is what I'm predicting.

Coming off the best bold predictions of my career, here are the Week 7 picks:

Jordan Raanan has covered the NFL since 2005. Follow him on Twitter @JordanRaanan, on Facebook or email him at jraanan@hotmail.com.

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RG3 Lights Up th... Robert Griffin III does it again, putting up huge numbers (running and passing), only this time against the division rival Giants. It still may not be enough though against Eli Manning and Co. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Texans Score 30-... Sure the Ravens defense is devastated by injuries, but topping 30 against them used to be impossible, no matter who was on the field. Not anymore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Bengals-Steelers... The AFC North officially becomes an offensive-minded division. The Steelers are just too beat up defensively. Ben Roethlisberger and Andy Dalton shine on the national stage Sunday night in Cincy. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Patriots Take Ou... New England blew one in Seattle. Now the division rival Jets feel the wrath. The Patriots win this one by at least 20. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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John Skelton Pla... Kevin Kolb is out. Skelton is in as the Cardinals quarterback on Sunday in Minnesota. Even though the Vikings defense has been good against the pass this season, Skelton throws for over 200 yards and 2 TDs Sunday. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
V-Jax Scores Thr... Vincent Jackson, one of the Bucs' top free agent signings this offseason, is starting to find a rhythm with quarterback Josh Freeman. And now they get to face the Saints defense. It's going to be a big afternoon for Tampa's top wide receiver. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Cowboys Get a Ro... Coming off a disappointing loss at Baltimore the Cowboys muffle the criticism with a strong effort in Carolina. Tony Romo plays well, Dez Bryant plays well and Jason Garrett even coaches well. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Bears Score Two ... The Lions' special teams have been pathetic. Chicago's Devin Hester is the best returner in the league and he hasn't taken one to the house yet this season. That will change against Detroit on Monday night. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Packers Banged-U... Green Bay's roll began last Sunday night in Houston. It continues this Sunday in St. Louis. The Packers' defense, even though it will be shorthanded, benefits from an early lead and doesn't allow more than 300 yards and 16 points. (AP Photo)

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