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NFL Week 7 recap

All 14 Week 7 games are final. Biggest margin: Buccaneers beat Panthers 43–13. Upsets by the records: Falcons beat 49ers 29–20, Buccaneers beat Panthers 43–13, Dolphins beat Jets 28–25 and Seahawks beat Chiefs 20–3.

Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).

Top performers

Passing yards

Drake MayePatriots321 yds24/31, 2 TD, 1 INT
Caleb WilliamsBears308 yds22/33, 2 TD, 0 INT
Deshaun WatsonBrowns308 yds25/36, 0 TD, 1 INT
Jared GoffLions303 yds22/32, 2 TD, 0 INT
Tyler HuntleyRavens298 yds23/34, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing yards

Javonte WilliamsCowboys155 yds25 car, 1 TD
Tony PollardTitans129 yds25 car, 3 TD
Cam SkatteboGiants124 yds17 car, 1 TD
Jahmyr GibbsLions116 yds29 car, 0 TD
Bucky IrvingBuccaneers106 yds24 car, 2 TD

Receiving yards

Amon-Ra St. BrownLions153 yds9 rec, 0 TD
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks150 yds9 rec, 1 TD
Tee HigginsBengals148 yds6 rec, 1 TD
Zay FlowersRavens137 yds8 rec, 1 TD
Luther Burden IIIBears130 yds4 rec, 1 TD

Sacks

Yaya DiabyBuccaneers3 0 INT
Adetomiwa AdebaworeColts2 0 INT
Blake CashmanVikings2 0 INT
Carl GrandersonSaints1.5 0 INT
Chase YoungSaints1.5 0 INT

Every game

Bears beat Patriots 30–24

Week 7 · Thu, Oct 22

The Bears beat the Patriots 30–24 at home in Chicago, moving to 5–2. The Patriots fell to 4–3.

For the Bears, Caleb Williams went 22-for-33 for 308 yards with 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift ran for 78 yards on 22 carries and scored a touchdown. Luther Burden III caught 4 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.

For the Patriots, Drake Maye went 24-for-31 for 321 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Rhamondre Stevenson caught 5 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, D'Marco Jackson (Bears) had an interception.

Steelers beat Saints 16–10

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Steelers beat the Saints 16–10 at a neutral site, moving to 5–2. The Saints fell to 2–5.

For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 19-for-30 for 212 yards with 1 touchdown. Jaylen Warren ran for 101 yards on 18 carries.

For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 30-for-38 for 278 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.

On defense, Payton Wilson (Steelers) had an interception.

Falcons beat 49ers 29–20

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Falcons beat the 49ers 29–20 at home in Atlanta, moving to 3–4. The 49ers fell to 6–1. It was an upset by the records: the Falcons came in at 2–4, the 49ers at 6–0.

For the Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. went 25-for-34 for 213 yards with 3 touchdowns. Bijan Robinson ran for 63 yards on 20 carries. Drake London caught 7 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.

For the 49ers, Brock Purdy went 27-for-40 for 288 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Kaelon Black ran for 63 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. George Kittle caught 8 passes for 88 yards.

On defense, Jessie Bates (Falcons) had an interception and Kendal Daniels (Falcons) had an interception.

Bengals beat Ravens 35–13

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Bengals beat the Ravens 35–13 in Baltimore, moving to 4–2. The Ravens fell to 4–3.

For the Bengals, Joe Burrow went 22-for-30 for 292 yards with 4 touchdowns. Tee Higgins caught 6 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown.

For the Ravens, Tyler Huntley went 23-for-34 for 298 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Zay Flowers caught 8 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Demetrius Knight Jr. (Bengals) had an interception.

Buccaneers beat Panthers 43–13

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Buccaneers beat the Panthers 43–13 in Carolina, moving to 2–5. The Panthers fell to 3–3. It was an upset by the records: the Buccaneers came in at 1–5, the Panthers at 3–2.

For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield went 7-for-11 for 64 yards with 1 touchdown. Bucky Irving ran for 106 yards on 24 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Tez Johnson caught 2 passes for 33 yards and a touchdown.

For the Panthers, Bryce Young went 14-for-27 for 163 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Darren Waller caught 1 pass for 50 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Yaya Diaby (Buccaneers) had 3 sacks, Zyon McCollum (Buccaneers) had an interception and Tykee Smith (Buccaneers) had an interception.

Giants beat Texans 27–21 in overtime

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Giants beat the Texans 27–21 in overtime in Houston, moving to 4–2–1. The Texans fell to 2–5.

For the Giants, J.J. McCarthy went 20-for-28 for 252 yards. Cam Skattebo ran for 124 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. Malik Nabers caught 7 passes for 111 yards.

For the Texans, C.J. Stroud went 17-for-28 for 153 yards with 2 touchdowns. Woody Marks ran for 66 yards on 19 carries.

Vikings beat Colts 16–10

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Vikings beat the Colts 16–10 at home in Minnesota, moving to 6–0. The Colts fell to 2–5.

For the Vikings, Kyler Murray went 14-for-24 for 150 yards with 1 touchdown. Jordan Mason ran for 68 yards on 15 carries.

For the Colts, Daniel Jones went 13-for-22 for 108 yards with 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor ran for 95 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown.

On defense, Adetomiwa Adebawore (Colts) had 2 sacks, Harrison Smith (Vikings) had an interception and Blake Cashman (Vikings) had 2 sacks.

Dolphins beat Jets 28–25

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Dolphins beat the Jets 28–25 in New York, moving to 1–5. The Jets fell to 2–5. It was an upset by the records: the Dolphins came in at 0–5, the Jets at 2–4.

For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 14-for-21 for 208 yards with 2 touchdowns. Ollie Gordon II ran for 103 yards on 25 carries and scored a touchdown. Greg Dulcich caught 5 passes for 86 yards.

For the Jets, Geno Smith went 23-for-30 for 287 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Braelon Allen ran for 104 yards on 17 carries. Omar Cooper Jr. caught 5 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Michael Taaffe (Dolphins) had an interception.

Browns beat Titans 27–24

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Browns beat the Titans 27–24 in Tennessee, moving to 5–2. The Titans fell to 1–6.

For the Browns, Deshaun Watson went 25-for-36 for 308 yards with 1 interception. Quinshon Judkins ran for 96 yards on 17 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. KC Concepcion caught 8 passes for 129 yards.

For the Titans, Cam Ward went 20-for-31 for 181 yards with 1 interception. Tony Pollard ran for 129 yards on 25 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. Carnell Tate caught 5 passes for 69 yards.

On defense, Denzel Ward (Browns) had an interception and Cordale Flott (Titans) had an interception.

Broncos beat Cardinals 30–16

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Broncos beat the Cardinals 30–16 in Arizona, moving to 5–2. The Cardinals fell to 2–5.

For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 15-for-29 for 222 yards with 1 touchdown. RJ Harvey caught 2 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown.

For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett went 27-for-48 for 272 yards with 1 touchdown. Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown.

Lions beat Packers 20–17

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Lions beat the Packers 20–17 at home in Detroit, moving to 4–2. The Packers fell to 4–3.

For the Lions, Jared Goff went 22-for-32 for 303 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 116 yards on 29 carries. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 9 passes for 153 yards.

For the Packers, Jordan Love went 27-for-45 for 274 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.

On defense, Brian Branch (Lions) had an interception.

Rams beat Raiders 35–21

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Rams beat the Raiders 35–21 in Las Vegas, moving to 3–4. The Raiders fell to 3–4.

For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 23-for-29 for 195 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kyren Williams ran for 99 yards on 16 carries and scored a touchdown. Puka Nacua caught 8 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown.

For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 26-for-44 for 295 yards with 2 touchdowns. Tre Tucker caught 5 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Nakobe Dean (Raiders) had an interception.

Seahawks beat Chiefs 20–3

Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25

The Seahawks beat the Chiefs 20–3 at home in Seattle, moving to 4–3. The Chiefs fell to 5–1. It was an upset by the records: the Seahawks came in at 3–3, the Chiefs at 5–0.

For the Seahawks, Sam Darnold went 20-for-28 for 257 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Emanuel Wilson ran for 100 yards on 24 carries and scored a touchdown. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 9 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 19-for-33 for 165 yards with 1 interception.

On defense, Nohl Williams (Chiefs) had an interception and Ty Okada (Seahawks) had an interception.

Cowboys beat Eagles 38–21

Week 7 · Mon, Oct 26

The Cowboys beat the Eagles 38–21 in Philadelphia, moving to 3–4. The Eagles fell to 2–5.

For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott went 15-for-27 for 212 yards with 3 touchdowns. Javonte Williams ran for 155 yards on 25 carries and scored a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb caught 5 passes for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Eagles, Tanner McKee went 23-for-35 for 211 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Saquon Barkley ran for 62 yards on 7 carries and scored a touchdown. Makai Lemon caught 7 passes for 67 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, DeMarvion Overshown (Cowboys) had an interception.

Standings after Week 7

AFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Bills5–1197171
Patriots4–3160143
Jets2–5137150
Dolphins1–598157

AFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Steelers5–2153138
Browns5–2133146
Bengals4–2163122
Ravens4–3169167

AFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Jaguars4–2154104
Texans2–5165170
Colts2–5154180
Titans1–6108156

AFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
Chiefs5–1143103
Broncos5–2144141
Raiders3–4183197
Chargers0–690151

NFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Giants4–2–1163161
Cowboys3–4189180
Eagles2–5127175
Commanders1–4–1132172

NFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Vikings6–012574
Bears5–2180143
Lions4–2184165
Packers4–3144145

NFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Panthers3–3159166
Falcons3–4171173
Buccaneers2–5162151
Saints2–5162194

NFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
49ers6–1197139
Seahawks4–3168125
Rams3–4170159
Cardinals2–5142208

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