Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs among the needy in Week 7

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We  Duron Harmon Jersey are getting set for in the NFL. Yes, Week 7 -- it's not that early in the season anymore.Big games aplenty this weekend. Stars need to shine. Desperation is setting in with certain teams and players. Some guys must start living up to their reputations before 2014 is labeled a waste.Many need it this weekend. But who needs it more?I'm glad you asked ...1) Who needs a win more: Houston or Pittsburgh?The are a me s. They're 3-3, but it feels much worse than that, fresh off at the hands of the . Their lack of talent has been exposed. The coaching has been poor, with the same mistakes being repeated. And a home game isn't the guaranteed remedy. Remember when the immortal marched Tampa Bay down the field for a few weeks ago? To stre s the point, yes, I'm referring to the one-win.All that said, I think Houston needs it more, because the absolutely should win.I think Houston is the superior team, despite having at quarterback. This is a group that has a legit chance to win eight games and compete (or faux-compete) for a wild-card slot.Pittsburgh, as I predicted throughout the offseason, is a last-place team in the AFC North.'s group has been more fundamentally sound than 's Quinton Bell Jersey  bunch. And Houston is just better than Pittsburgh, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. must be licking his chops eyeing the ' offensive line, which has given up the fourth-most sacks in the NFL.On the road, at home or on the moon, Houston is better. Last week, the forged a fantastic comeback against Indianapolis that . That won't fly this week. Houston needs a win.2) Who needs a breakout game more: Eddie Lacy or Alfred Morris?I don't sweat Lacy. I'm pretty sure I don't care if he's hurting your fantasy team. The are 4-2 and Lacy is too talented to not eventually get into a groove. With slinging it and continuing to be the best quarterback in the game, the worry meter isn't off the charts.Meanwhile, when it comes to Morris, we just haven't seen the dominant back that he was as a rookie two years ago. You know, the guy who finished second in the NFL with 1,613 yards rushing. And he was more consistent last fall, piling up a respectable yardage total of 1,275. Right now, he's on pace to barely crack 1,000 yards, averaging a career-low 3.98 yards per carry.With crashing back down to Earth, the 1-5 desperately need Morris to be elite. They need him to take over games again. And there's no better time than the present: On Sunday, the 'Skins , who just happen to in rushing defense.3) Who needs a road win more: Atlanta or New Orleans?The are 2-4. The are 2-3. Obviously, a disappointing start for each NFC South team.Atlanta, however, is beyond repair. The are injury-riddled, the offensive line is a me s and the defense just plain lacks talent. I can't imagine how this team travels to Baltimore and beats the well-rounded .  Keith Brooking Jersey Head coach has to be on the hot seat.New Orleans, though, still has hope. As , I still anticipate that the flawed will win the division. And , New Orleans will take the field Sunday as the better team. Or, at least, they should be. But time is running out. The first team to nine wins could take the NFC South. This game, which could get New Orleans back to .500, looms incredibly large for and Co. The need to get rolling heading into this five-game stretch:Week 8: (Sunday Night Football)Week 9: (Thursday Night Football)Week 10:Week 11:Week 12: (Monday Night Football)4) Who needs morehelp from above: Chicago or Seattle?It's Week 7, and the are in third place in the very tough NFC West. The ' O-line hasn't been stellar by any stretch of the imagination. 's been a non-factor on offense (see: six touches for negative-1 yard ). Dallas just shoved around Seattle's vaunted defense.I still believe the defending champs are a playoff team, but being fair, San Francisco and Arizona have both looked better and more consistent this season. Seattle needs the help. And the might just get it this week.Seattle is , which means Seattle will beat the in St. Louis. The ' defense will eat for lunch. Now, on the surface, looks like a game in which the  Keelan Doss Jersey will beat up on the . But and Co. last week. And San Francisco must go on the road to Denver for . I think and his weapons match up very well with the , but this is obviously a tough a signment.If everything falls right for the , they'll be back in first place by Monday.Now, in the preseason. Thus far, the have been as up-and-down as their 3-3 record suggests. But I believe they will eventually  Deion Sanders Jersey leapfrog Detroit in the standings. Green Bay? That's another story.5) Who needs elite play from their QB in S.D. more: Chargers or Chiefs? is a top-tier candidate for league MVP right now. But the way is running and the defense is swarming, San Diego can win even if Rivers doesn't dazzle. (For the record, I actually think Phil will shine and San Diego will win.)Harrison: Power Rankings, Week 7Another chaotic week in the NFL brings about another major shakeup in Elliot Harrison's league pecking order. On the other hand, even with ' tantalizing, game-breaking ability and K.C.'s imposing pa s rush, the need Smith to be a model of efficiency and exploit favorable matchups with emerging weapon .I think Kansas City is destined to finish with seven or eight wins. If they are going to prove me wrong, they need Smith to take over a game like this.Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .