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Brian Groth

October 19, 2025

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Week 7: Gameday

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October 19, 2025

Predictions:

Browns 13, Dolphins 10
Patriots 37, Titans 19
Panthers 23, Jets 16
The Bills are on bye so they can’t hurt me this week.

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