Last Updated on October 25, 2009 8:10 am by Anthony Rome
Packers at Browns Pick
The Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns square off at 1:00PM ET on Sunday in a non-conference game at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
The Packers defeated the Lions 26-0 as a 14-point favorite in Week 6 last Sunday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 358 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, while Donald Driver caught seven passes for 107 yards in the victory.
The Browns were defeated 27-14 in Pittsburgh last Sunday, as Derek Anderson threw for just 122 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Rookie receiver Mohamed Massaquoi caught five passes for 83 yards as the Browns covered as 14-point underdogs.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Packers 9-point road favorites over the Browns on Sunday. The over/under total for this game has been set at 41 points.
The Packers’ 26-0 win over the Lions last week was a bit misleading. If Detroit had anything resembling an offense, the game would have been much closer because the Lions had opportunities. So don’t be fooled – it was largely a false cover for the Packers, which directly affects the point spread this week.
Green Bay is a heavy road favorite against an unfamiliar foe in a nasty environment. Cleveland is not a good football team, but it has played competitive at times and shouldn’t get blown out at home.
One thing the Browns have done better this year than in years past is drum up a pass rush. The Packers have had issues all season protecting Rodgers and we think Cleveland’s defense will cause some issues for Green Bay’s struggling offensive line.
Our NFL Week 7 Free Pick for this matchup is: CLEVELAND BROWNS +9 and UNDER 41.
Packers at Browns Current Odds
419 Green Bay Packers –9 (-420 moneyline) Over 41
420 Cleveland Browns +9 (+310 moneyline) Under 41
Green Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Green Bay Packers |
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Korey Hall |
RB |
Out Week 7 (calf) |
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Jordy Nelson |
WR |
Out Week 7 (knee) |
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Mark Tauscher |
T |
Out Week 7 (knee) |
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DeShawn Wynn |
RB |
Out Week 7 (knee) |
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Jarius Wynn |
DE |
Out Week 7 (hamstring) |
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Chad Clifton |
T |
Doubtful Week 7 (ankle) |
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Jason Spitz |
C |
Doubtful Week 7 (back) |
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Brandon Chillar |
LB |
Questionable Week 7 (neck) |
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Greg Jennings |
WR |
Probable Week 7 (hip) |
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Quinn Johnson |
RB |
Probable Week 7 (ankle) |
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B.J. Raji |
DE |
Probable Week 7 (ankle) |
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Aaron Rodgers |
QB |
Probable Week 7 (foot) |
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Cleveland Browns |
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Phil Dawson |
K |
Doubtful Week 7 (right calf) |
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Steve Heiden |
TE |
Doubtful Week 7 (knee) |
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Kenyon Coleman |
DE |
Questionable Week 7 (groin) |
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Joshua Cribbs |
WR |
Questionable Week 7 (knee) |
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Rex Hadnot |
G |
Questionable Week 7 (knee) |
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Robert Royal |
TE |
Questionable Week 7 (hamstring, finger) |
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Corey Williams |
DE |
Questionable Week 7 (illness) |
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Eric Wright |
CB |
Questionable Week 7 (shoulder) |
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Derek Anderson |
QB |
Probable Week 7 (ankle) |
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Eric Barton |
LB |
Probable Week 7 (shoulder) |
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David Bowens |
LB |
Probable Week 7 (knee) |
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Alex Mack |
C |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Anthony Madison |
CB |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Brandon McDonald |
CB |
Probable Week 7 (shoulder) |
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Brodney Pool |
S |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Shaun Rogers |
DT |
Probable Week 7 (illness,foot) |
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Robaire Smith |
DE |
Probable Week 7 (calf) |
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Chansi Stuckey |
WR |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Jason Trusnik |
LB |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Lawrence Vickers |
RB |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Kamerion Wimbley |
LB |
Probable Week 7 (illness) |
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Floyd Womack |
G |
Probable Week 7 (ankle) |
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Dave Zastudil |
P |
Probable Week 7 (right knee) |
Posted: 10/25/09 8:10AM ET