{
  "id": 16044269,
  "title": "Week 7 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Chiefs look to stay undefeated vs. Seattle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/week-7-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-predictions-for-every-game-chiefs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:40:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/betting/article/week-7-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-predictions-for-every-game-chiefs-look-to-stay-undefeated-vs-seattle-124032650.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kansas City Chiefs enter their Week 7 primetime matchup against the Seattle Seahawks with a goal of maintaining their undefeated record. Kenneth Walker III, a pivotal player both teams, has spearheaded the Chiefs' offense with a league-high 665 rushing yards. The Seahawks, however, have been hindered without Walker, with Sam Darnold turning the ball over due to a lack of a reliable running game. The Seattle defense, while currently strong, has had its share of issues. A win for the Chiefs would solidify their potential greatness in the season, while a loss would put them under .500 with a three-game losing streak. The Seattle Seahawks are favored to win by 2.5 points. Other notable picks for Week 7 include the New England Patriots (+3) over Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints (+3.5) over Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants (+10.5) over Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons (+3) over San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers (-3) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals (-1.5) over Baltimore Ravens, and Jacksonville Jets (-4.5) over Miami Dolphins. The Indianapolis Colts face a significant challenge with a -6.5 point spread against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. The Green Bay Packers are also favored by 3 points against the San Francisco 49ers.",
  "summary": "The Seahawks are off to a bit of a disappointing start at 3-3.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kansas City Chiefs aim to stay undefeated vs. Seattle",
    "Kenneth Walker III leads Chiefs' offense with 665 rushing yards",
    "Seattle Seahawks favored to win by 2.5 points"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Chiefs' ability to maintain their undefeated status hinges on whether their rushing dominance can overcome a Seattle defense that remains favored to win despite recent offensive struggles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}