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Every Sunday morning, I will make five bold predictions regarding the upcoming NFL games. Each time I get one incorrect, $10 is added to the money pot. At the end of the 18-week regular season, that pool of cash will be spent on gifts for random Glass Slipper subscribers. I hope you have a lot of fun rooting against me! Let’s go.

Prediction 1: Myles Garrett finishes with 1.5+ sacks against the Patriots.

The same Boston people that wanted to hurl the remote on draft night are now telling me that Will Campbell has first-team All-Pro selections in his future. While the early returns have indeed been encouraging, he’s got one of the toughest tasks in sports on his to-do list today. Contain Myles Garrett.

I’m an AFC North boy, through and through. I’ve witnessed countless inexperienced tackles take their turn at trying to block No. 95, and it almost always ends poorly for the quarterback. I think Myles places New England’s prized rookie back in the classroom today, and submits another dominant performance.

Prediction 2: Houston beats San Francisco by 4+ points.

Those who tuned into that Texans-Seahawks clash for even 10 minutes can understand why I have such a difficult time blaming CJ Stroud for his team’s struggles. The surrounding offensive personnel is brutal. With Nico Collins out, it’s clearly the worst in the NFL.

This is some serious faith in DeMeco Ryans here. I’ll trust his awesome defense to flex its muscles, and guide Houston to a desperately-needed victory.

Prediction 3: Bo Nix completes at least 70 percent of his pass attempts against the Cowboys.

My feelings about Nix are unchanged. I still have zero clue if he’s good or not. None. Including the playoffs, he’s tallied 47 total touchdowns and just 12 interceptions in his past 22 games; admittedly, it does feel pretty strange to be questioning a quarterback posting those numbers. At the same time, we all watch him each week. I’m not sure that the world’s biggest Bo supporter could earnestly argue that the eye test fully matches the stats.

Any solid signal-caller should pick apart this Dallas defense with their eyes closed. An over-the-hill Russell Wilson threw for 450 in Jerry World, after all. Let’s see what Nix can do to sway me towards his bandwagon.

Prediction 4: Cam Ward does not throw an interception.

Five straight contests with a pick for Ward. We need to end that streak as soon as possible, buddy.

I would urge the folks that are down on Cam to pay closer attention. Turnovers aside, he’s actually checking every box for me. The down-to-down processing is really encouraging, and his genuine leadership qualities have always been a bright green flag. I firmly believe that - at long last - the Titans found themselves a franchise guy.

Prediction 5: Matthew Golden scores his first career touchdown on Sunday Night Football.

I’m on the board of trustees at the Matthew Golden Fan Club, so this one is self-explanatory. When Matt LaFleur finally decides to feature the kid, the rest of the NFL world will understand just how special he is.

I think this could be the evening. Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey are a combined 65 years old, and can’t hang with Golden’s speed. This feels like Matthew’s moment; go take it, young man.

• Week 7 Results: 4-1

• Overall Season Picks Record: 16-19

• Current NFL Prize Pot: $190

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