The Week 7 NFL schedule for the 2025 season brings thrilling matchups.
There’s extra soccer in London, with the Jaguars going through the Rams. Mike Vrabel makes his return to Nashville because the Patriots go to the Titans. And Cowboys QB Dak Prescott appears to proceed his good file at dwelling (6-0) in opposition to the Commanders.
We now have you lined with all the pieces you might want to know. Our NFL Nation reporters take you contained in the locker room with the very best factor they heard this week, and ESPN Analysis gives a key stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest. Plus, analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup, and fantasy analyst Eric Moody shares fantasy soccer intel. We even have Soccer Energy Index (FPI) matchup high quality rankings (out of 100) and sport projections, and three analysts — Pamela Maldonado, Moody and Walder — give us closing rating picks for each sport.
Let’s get into the complete Week 7 slate, which culminates with “Monday Evening Soccer” matchups between the Buccaneers and Lions (7 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) and the Texans and Seahawks (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). (Sport occasions are Sunday except in any other case famous.)
Leap to a matchup:
JAX-LAR | PHI-MIN | LV-KC
NO-CHI | NE-TEN | MIA-CLE
CAR-NYJ | IND-LAC | NYG-DEN
WSH-DAL | GB-ARI | ATL-SF
TB-DET | HOU-SEA
Thursday: PIT-CIN
Bye: BUF, BAL
9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Community | Matchup score: 64.2/100
ESPN BET: LAR -2.5 (44.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Jaguars: Count on the Jaguars to attempt to make WR/CB Travis Hunter a much bigger a part of the offense. Coach Liam Coen mentioned Wednesday that they should name extra performs the place Hunter is the first possibility as a result of they do not really feel as in the event that they’ve taken benefit of his playmaking means sufficient. There have been varied causes he hasn’t been concerned extra. Some examples embody when Trevor Lawrence has opted to go some place else with the ball, Hunter was lined or the playcall did not match the protection they received after the snap. However with WR Brian Thomas Jr. struggling and TE Brenton Unusual on injured reserve, Hunter’s involvement has to extend. — Michael DiRocco
What we’re listening to on the Rams: Rams exterior linebacker Byron Younger has eight video games with no less than half a sack, which is the longest lively streak within the NFL and the longest streak by a Rams participant since particular person sacks grew to become an official stat in 1982, in line with ESPN Analysis. By means of six weeks, the Jaguars have the third-best move block win charge within the NFL (71%), in line with ESPN Metrics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Younger’s success in opposition to this entrance may have a significant influence on the sport. “To see him elevating to the extent that he is able to is astonishing,” exterior linebacker Jared Verse mentioned of Younger. — Sarah Barshop
Stat to know: Lawrence was sacked a career-high seven occasions within the Week 6 loss to the Seahawks (essentially the most Jacksonville has allowed in a sport over the previous 10 seasons). In the meantime, the Rams have 19 sacks this season, which is tied for fourth most. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Rams WR Tutu Atwell will file 50-plus receiving yards. With Puka Nacua (ankle) probably sidelined, that leaves loads of targets to be redistributed. And because the begin of final season, Atwell has managed 2.0 yards per route run, a powerful quantity for a depth participant. — Walder
Accidents: Jaguars | Rams
Fantasy nugget: Rams WR Davante Adams ought to see a rise in targets. He has averaged 9.7 targets and 13.9 fantasy factors per sport this season. However Adams confirmed in his stints with the Packers, Raiders and Jets that he is greater than able to taking on a sport when known as upon. The Jaguars’ protection has allowed the third-most receiving yards per sport and has struggled mightily in opposition to perimeter receivers like Adams. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Because the begin of final season, the Jaguars are 10-4 ATS (in opposition to the unfold) when getting no less than three factors. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Rams 27, Jaguars 21
Moody’s decide: Rams 20, Jaguars 17
Walder’s decide: Rams 23, Jaguars 21
FPI prediction: LAR, 59.6% (by a median of three.3 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Jaguars rule out Lloyd, NFL’s interceptions chief, vs. Rams … Rams pink zone efficiency: ‘Hasn’t been to our commonplace’ … Jags eye greater offensive function for Hunter to take advantage of pace
1 p.m. ET | Fox | Matchup score: 63.9/100
ESPN BET: PHI -1.5 (43.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Eagles: “This staff is okay,” WR A.J. Brown mentioned after per week of gentle panic concerning the state of affairs amid the Eagles’ first shedding streak since 2023. “This staff is motivated, and attempting to get on the identical web page.” A part of that course of was an offensive assembly Monday that QB Jalen Hurts mentioned was about figuring out a course for this group to go in shifting ahead. That might imply extra play-action or under-center performs, however most significantly, the Eagles need to get Saquon Barkley and the bottom sport going. Philadelphia’s usually prolific speeding assault ranks twenty fifth in yards per sport (95.3). — Tim McManus
What we’re listening to on the Vikings: The Vikings spent their bye week, partly, taking a deep dive right into a defensive vulnerability that might influence this sport. They rank No. 24 in success charge in opposition to the run, a part of why opponents have held the ball for a median of 31:04 per sport (tenth worst within the league). The Eagles aren’t speeding nicely, however feeding Barkley is a stronger possibility than throwing in opposition to coordinator Brian Flores’ mixture of blitzes and disguised coverages. Flores has mentioned there is not something “attractive” concerning the crucial options. This week he added: “It is fundamentals. It is tackling. It is getting off blocks, setting edges, issues proper in that sort of realm. It isn’t the flashy stuff.” — Kevin Seifert
Stat to know: Hurts is averaging 2.98 seconds earlier than a throw, which is the third-longest time within the league behind Caleb Williams and Justin Fields. Hurts faces a Vikings protection that averages 2.53 seconds to first strain (fifth-fastest mark), per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Eagles DT Jalen Carter will get his first sack of the season. Philadelphia is producing sacks on solely 4% of opposing move rushes (that is low!) however will get the proper antidote for that in Week 7: the Vikings, no matter who’s at QB. Each J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz have sustained double-digit sack charges this season. — Walder
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Why Kurt Warner is apprehensive concerning the Eagles
Kurt Warner joins “The Wealthy Eisen Present” to clarify why he fears the Eagles have misplaced their identification.
Accidents: Eagles | Vikings
Fantasy nugget: Vikings RB Jordan Mason has logged no less than 16 touches in 4 of 5 video games this season. He ought to see the same workload because the Vikings face a defensive entrance that ranks twenty sixth in run cease win charge (28.6%). Philadelphia additionally permits the seventh-most speeding yards per sport and simply gave up large fantasy performances to the Giants’ Cam Skattebo (31) and the Broncos’ J.Ok. Dobbins (15.4) in its previous two outings. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Vikings are 3-0 ATS as dwelling underdogs because the begin of final season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Eagles 24, Vikings 21
Moody’s decide: Eagles 26, Vikings 20
Walder’s decide: Eagles 20, Vikings 17
FPI prediction: PHI, 52.2% (by a median of 0.9 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Eagles’ pass-rush depth takes hit as Smith retires … Why Vikings want Flores’ protection to play lights-out to win … What can we glean from Vikings’ journey to Dublin, London?
1 p.m. ET | CBS | Matchup score: 60.0/100
ESPN BET: KC -12.5 (45.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Raiders: RB Ashton Jeanty carried the ball for a season-high 23 occasions final week. Coach Pete Carroll expects that to be the norm shifting ahead. “I do not assume there’s any doubt,” Carroll mentioned. “… It is a lengthy haul, and we have now to guarantee that we’re managing him proper. However I feel that being regular for him is what we must always anticipate, round 20 carries a sport.” Jeanty’s manufacturing has picked up in current weeks, as he ranks fourth within the league in speeding yards (343) since Week 3. — Ryan McFadden
What we’re listening to on the Chiefs: Everybody within the Chiefs’ facility is aware of how excited WR Rashee Rice is to make his return from a six-game suspension, together with QB Patrick Mahomes. “He will need to be on the market each single play. … It’ll be our job, as teammates and coaches, to construct him again the precise method.” A great stability for Rice could possibly be getting him the ball early and conserving him on the sphere for roughly 50% of snaps. — Nate Taylor
Stat to know: Jeanty is averaging 3.07 yards per rush after first contact this season, which is fifth most within the league. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco will rush for 60-plus yards for the primary time this season. The Chiefs run inside zone 32% of the time (second most), and the Raiders are permitting 4.7 yards per carry (fourth most). — Walder
Accidents: Raiders | Chiefs
Fantasy nugget: Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy and Rice are positioned for large performances. Mahomes is on fireplace, averaging 28.4 fantasy factors over his previous three video games. The Raiders’ protection has allowed the fourth-most receptions and fifth-most fantasy factors per sport to WRs this season. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Raiders are 4-0 ATS as double-digit underdogs since 2022. They’ve lined in three straight conferences in opposition to the Chiefs. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Chiefs 35, Raiders 13
Moody’s decide: Chiefs 34, Raiders 16
Walder’s decide: Chiefs 30, Raiders 14
FPI prediction: KC, 78.8% (by a median of 12.0 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Rice practices, to play vs. Raiders … Moore had Sunday to recollect in win vs. Lions
1 p.m. ET | Fox | Matchup score: 29.4/100
ESPN BET: CHI -4.5 (46.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Saints: Saints gamers and coaches downplayed the thought of a “revenge” sport in opposition to Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who was with New Orleans from 2015 to 2024 as a senior defensive assistant, defensive coordinator and head coach. “I do not maintain any malice in opposition to DA,” edge rusher Cameron Jordan mentioned. “If something, I am grateful for all of the years that we had such excessive success.” This would be the Saints’ first sport in opposition to Allen since he was fired halfway via final season. — Katherine Terrell
What we’re listening to on the Bears: RB D’Andre Swift’s persistence paid off in an enormous method in opposition to Washington. His 10.9 yards per contact marked the best charge of any participant this season, which included a 55-yard catch-and-run landing because the Bears charged again within the fourth quarter. The Saints have allowed 18 scrimmage TDs this season (tied for fourth), so one other large day from Swift could possibly be on the horizon. “For him to keep it up and proceed to battle, superior to see him go do what he did, making various large performs that had been actually necessary for us to get the win,” offensive coordinator Declan Doyle mentioned. — Courtney Cronin
Stat to know: The Saints have allowed a number of passing touchdowns in eight straight video games, the longest lively streak within the NFL. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Bears will rating 40 factors. Sure, it is what I believed they’d do final week. However I am nonetheless an enormous believer on this offense, and final week we noticed one of many staff’s prior weaknesses appear to be a energy: the working sport, which averaged 5.4 yards per carry in opposition to Washington. — Walder
Accidents: Saints | Bears
Fantasy nugget: Bears QB Caleb Williams is in a great place with Rome Odunze and DJ Moore as his prime receivers in opposition to a Saints protection that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy factors per sport to QBs. Williams has additionally carried out nicely when blitzed this season, and Chicago’s offensive line ranks eighth in move block win charge (66.2%). On prime of that, the Saints’ protection has surrendered the fourth-most speeding yards per sport to opposing QBs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Saints are 1-4 ATS as underdogs this season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Bears 35, Saints 27
Moody’s decide: Bears 23, Saints 20
Walder’s decide: Bears 40, Saints 17
FPI prediction: CHI, 65.7% (by a median of 6.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Saints lament missed alternatives in loss in opposition to Patriots … Bears’ Williams ‘may care much less’ about exterior criticism … Bears’ Moore again in Chicago after spending night time in hospital
1 p.m. ET | CBS | Matchup score: 27.6/100
ESPN BET: NE -6.5 (41.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Patriots: The Patriots will attempt to do one thing they have not carried out since 1961 (earlier than the AFL-NFL merger in 1967): win three consecutive regular-season highway video games. Coach Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee, the place he served as coach from 2018 to 2023, is of course a prime storyline as nicely, however Vrabel and gamers downplayed its significance. “Coach was preaching to us about being a ‘highway warrior’ — occurring that path of least resistance,” WR Stefon Diggs mentioned. — Mike Reiss
What we’re listening to on the Titans: The Titans will unveil interim coach Mike McCoy, and it simply occurs to be Vrabel’s return to Nissan Stadium. With 14 gamers remaining from Vrabel’s tenure in Tennessee, there isn’t any confusion about what to anticipate when the Patriots come to city. “On offense, they’ll attempt to block longer than the man with the ball, till the whistle blows,” S Amani Hooker mentioned. “And on protection, they’ll attempt to go full tilt to the deal with and storm the ball.” — Turron Davenport
Stat to know: The Titans’ 35% conversion charge on third down because the begin of final season is the second-worst mark behind the Browns’ (30.9%). In that very same timeframe, the Patriots have allowed a 42.7% third-down conversion charge (fifth worst). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Patriots QB Drake Maye will throw 4 landing passes. New England is without doubt one of the heavier move groups within the league, with a plus-3% move charge over expectation that ranks fourth highest. In the meantime, the Titans have the fourth-highest move charge over expectation allowed (plus-1%). On prime of that, do not you assume Vrabel goes to need to pour it on in opposition to his outdated staff? — Walder
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Mike McCarthy: ‘The sport goes on’ after midseason firings
Mike McCarthy joins “The Pat McAfee Present” to present his perspective on what it means when an NFL head coach will get fired midseason.
Accidents: Patriots | Titans
Fantasy nugget: Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson has posted solely two video games with double-digit fantasy factors this season, averaging 10.7 touches and simply 3.1 yards per carry. Stevenson, and to a level, TreVeyon Henderson, get a wonderful matchup behind an offensive line that ranks seventh in run block win charge (73.4%) in opposition to a protection permitting the fourth-most fantasy factors per sport to RBs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Titans are 0-10 ATS of their previous 10 dwelling video games. With one other such loss, it will tie the 1988-89 Cowboys for the second-longest shedding streak in opposition to the unfold within the Tremendous Bowl period. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Patriots 35, Titans 10
Moody’s decide: Patriots 33, Titans 23
Walder’s decide: Patriots 38, Titans 16
FPI prediction: NE, 66.1% (by a median of 6.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Titans interim coach to remain optimistic for rookie QB Ward … Vrabel going through Titans first time since firing, says he is unfazed … Titans fireplace coach Callahan: What’s subsequent for Tennessee?
1 p.m. ET | CBS | Matchup score: 25.1/100
ESPN BET: CLE -2.5 (37.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Dolphins: In his first season as a full-time starter, LT Patrick Paul has lived as much as his potential as a second-round decide. He ranks sixteenth in move block win charge (92%) and has allowed two sacks. He will get an “thrilling” problem in opposition to Myles Garrett — though coach Mike McDaniel mentioned it is going to take a whole staff effort to include Garrett, who ranks fifth amongst edge rushers in move rush win charge (22.5%). “You might watch him, a deal with could possibly be in nice place, and he nonetheless wins,” Paul mentioned. “He is a really, excellent soccer participant, so that is going to be actually enjoyable, and I am very excited.” — Marcel Louis-Jacques
What we’re listening to on the Browns: If there’s any matchup for the Browns’ offense to get on monitor, maybe it is in opposition to a Dolphins protection that ranks Twenty ninth in factors allowed per sport (29.0) and thirty first in yards per play allowed (6.3). Nonetheless, Cleveland’s gamers proceed to emphasise the necessity to decrease self-inflicted errors earlier than they will benefit from alternatives. “If one man messes up, all hell breaks unfastened for the offense,” WR Jerry Jeudy mentioned. — Daniel Oyefusi
Stat to know: The Dolphins have been outgained by 602 yards this season, which is the third worst within the NFL, and the worst via their first six video games since 2021. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks will lead all gamers in mixed tackles in Week 7. Brooks has recorded a deal with or help on 18% of his defensive performs, fourth highest amongst all LBs this season. My deal with mannequin provides him the best likelihood of any participant to hit double-digit mixed tackles this week at 44%. — Walder
Accidents: Dolphins | Browns
Fantasy nugget: Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is nicely positioned to bounce again after a disappointing 3.6 fantasy factors in Week 6. The rookie has had 19 or extra touches and scored no less than 13 fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games. He now faces a protection that was eviscerated in back-to-back weeks by Rico Dowdle (32.4) and Kimani Vidal (22.8). See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Browns are 1-8 ATS of their previous 9 video games following a loss (5-12 ATS since begin of final season). Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Browns 23, Dolphins 17
Moody’s decide: Browns 21, Dolphins 17
Walder’s decide: Dolphins 20, Browns 16
FPI prediction: MIA, 51.7% (by a median of 0.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Tagovailoa apologizes to teammates for feedback … Browns’ offensive struggles spotlight offseason missteps … Haslams, Cleveland attain deal to maneuver Browns to Brook Park
1 p.m. ET | Fox | Matchup score: 23.1/100
ESPN BET: CAR -1.5 (41.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Panthers: “He is earned the precise to assist this staff,” coach Dave Canales mentioned of RB Rico Dowdle after Dowdle compiled a staff two-game-record 473 scrimmage yards whereas Chuba Hubbard was out with a calf damage. Canales mentioned this after being requested whether or not Dowdle had earned the precise to begin with Hubbard returning Sunday. Each backs mentioned it would not matter who begins, but it surely appears unlikely Canales will mess with the chemistry as he tries to place collectively a three-game successful streak for the primary time since 2021. It’s value noting that the 2021 staff misplaced 4 straight after a 3-0 begin and completed with simply 5 wins. — David Newton
What we’re listening to on the Jets: Justin Fields, sacked 9 occasions final week (generally as a result of he held the ball too lengthy), acknowledges he must be extra aggressive together with his decision-making. By his personal admission, he is taking part in “too conservative.” He has thrown a Twenty ninth-ranked 799 yards with 4 TDs and nil interceptions this season. The Panthers are thirty first in strain share, so Fields ought to have time to throw. One drawback: Fields, who could possibly be taking part in to maintain his beginning job, will not have star WR Garrett Wilson (knee). — Wealthy Cimini
Stat to know: Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan leads all rookies with 22 receiving first downs this season. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Fields will file no less than 60 speeding yards. The excellent news for Fields is that the Panthers have completely no move rush, rating final within the league in move rush win charge (27.2%). The dangerous information is that the receiving choices for the Jets are tough with out Wilson. Fields may have loads of time however nobody to throw to, so he would possibly simply take off. — Walder
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Stephen A.: ‘Aaron Glenn has been terrible’
Stephen A. Smith explains why the Jets look worse than ever after hiring Aaron Glenn to be their head coach.
Accidents: Panthers | Jets
Fantasy nugget: Jets TE Mason Taylor completed with only one reception for 1.2 fantasy factors in Week 6 in a sport the place the Jets managed solely 82 whole yards of offense, the third-lowest single-game whole in franchise historical past. One silver lining is that Taylor performed over 90% of snaps for the primary time in his profession. He ought to have extra success in opposition to a protection that has given up essentially the most receiving yards and the second-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Panthers are 3-0 ATS in opposition to groups with shedding information, with all three video games going over the full. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Panthers 21, Jets 6
Moody’s decide: Panthers 24, Jets 10
Walder’s decide: Panthers 26, Jets 23
FPI prediction: CAR, 51.5% (by a median of 0.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Panthers’ Dowdle hitting stride again dwelling in Carolina … Jets’ Fields seems like he is been ‘too conservative’ … Panthers face alternative between Hubbard, Dowdle … Supply: Jets’ Wilson hyperextends knee, to overlook time
4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | Matchup score: 69.7/100
ESPN BET: LAC -1.5 (41.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Colts: Like most Chargers opponents, the Colts are cautious of S Derwin James Jr., who has dominated the dialog of their conferences this week. “[No.] 3, Derwin working round,” RB Jonathan Taylor mentioned when requested what stands proud concerning the Chargers. “They have him in a number of completely different spots, so you have to regulate him. He can wreck the sport. He is an ideal participant taking part in at a excessive degree.” It will be fascinating to see whether or not James takes any accountability for Colts TE Tyler Warren, who leads all gamers on the place with 370 receiving yards. — Stephen Holder
What we’re listening to on the Chargers: Thirty years in the past, coach Jim Harbaugh’s greatest NFL season got here because the quarterback of the Colts. He completed fourth in MVP with the league’s highest passer score and earned the moniker “Captain Comeback.” Upon going through his former staff this week, Harbaugh mentioned it was “one in every of my favourite ball groups I’ve ever been on.” — Kris Rhim
Stat to know: Taylor leads the NFL with 4 speeding touchdowns exterior the tackles this season. In the meantime, the Chargers have allowed essentially the most speeding scores exterior the tackles (5) this season. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Colts edge Laiatu Latu will file a sack. Indianapolis’ move rush hasn’t been nice, with a 28.2% move rush win charge that ranks Twenty ninth greatest. However the Chargers, who’re with out Rashawn Slater and have been with out Joe Alt (and could possibly be once more), are struggling in safety, with a 52.3% move block win charge that ranks twenty eighth greatest on that aspect of the ball. Latu has the very best move rush win charge amongst Colts edge rushers this season. — Walder
Accidents: Colts | Chargers
Fantasy nugget: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has performed nicely over the previous two video games, recording no less than seven targets and 15.0 fantasy factors in every. He now faces a Colts protection that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy factors per sport to huge receivers. Extra importantly, the protection has been particularly weak to fit receivers, which bodes nicely for McConkey. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Chargers are 16-7 ATS because the begin of final season, tied with the Lions for the very best file within the NFL in that span. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Chargers 19, Colts 17
Moody’s decide: Colts 28, Chargers 27
Walder’s decide: Chargers 23, Colts 22
FPI prediction: LAC, 50.8% (by a median of 0.3 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Is Taylor the very best RB within the NFL?
4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | Matchup score: 52.7/100
ESPN BET: DEN -7.5 (40.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Giants: “We have a very good protection to go in opposition to. So that is what’s conserving me up [at night].” These had been the phrases of rookie QB Jaxson Dart. He is aware of what to anticipate with this Denver protection. The Broncos lead the league in sacks and strain share (46.1%), and their 30 sacks is 10 greater than some other staff. “The sacks stand out,” coach Brian Daboll mentioned. Consequently, anticipate him to attempt to get the ball out of Dart’s hand rapidly. — Jordan Raanan
What we’re listening to on the Broncos: Dart would be the second of the 2 QBs chosen within the first spherical of the 2025 draft to face the Broncos’ protection this season. Denver vexed Titans QB Cam Ward in Week 1, because the Broncos restricted him to 12-of-28 passing for 112 yards and sacked him six occasions. The Broncos lead the league in defensive EPA, sacks (30), third-down protection and pink zone protection, and they’re No. 2 in scoring protection. This sport options two of the 4 most penalized groups within the league — the Giants are tied for second, the Broncos are fourth — and that may all the time muddy the waters. — Jeff Legwold
Stat to know: Dart is one in every of two gamers this season with 150 passing yards and 50 speeding yards in consecutive video games. (Patrick Mahomes did it in Weeks 1-2.) A 3rd straight sport like that will be the longest streak in Giants historical past. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Giants CB Paulson Adebo will file an interception. Adebo has an 18% goal charge — seventh highest amongst exterior corners with no less than 100 protection snaps — which isn’t perfect. However the extra passes that head in his course, the higher his probabilities to choose one off. — Walder
Accidents: Giants | Broncos
Fantasy nugget: Broncos WR Courtland Sutton completed with a disappointing 2.7 fantasy factors in Week 6 attributable to a mixture of going through Jets’ Sauce Gardner and the sport script. Nonetheless, he had 17 or extra fantasy factors in every of the three earlier video games. Sutton is QB Bo Nix’s No. 1 receiver and may bounce again properly in opposition to a Giants protection that has allowed essentially the most receiving yards and the third-most fantasy factors per sport to WRs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Broncos are 6-0 ATS in opposition to NFC groups because the begin of final season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Giants 26, Broncos 23
Moody’s decide: Broncos 23, Giants 20
Walder’s decide: Broncos 19, Giants 16
FPI prediction: DEN, 65.2% (by a median of 6.0 factors)
Matchup must-reads: NFL, NFLPA reviewing concussion protocol for Giants’ Dart … How the Broncos rapidly constructed contender post-Wilson launch
4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | Matchup score: 69.2/100
ESPN BET: WSH -1.5 (54.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Commanders: The Commanders’ inconsistent protection will probably be challenged to gradual the Cowboys’ offense, which ranks third in scoring and first in yards per sport. That is fairly a problem for a protection that ranks twenty sixth in yards (and thirteenth in scoring). One of the simplest ways Washington can counter is by exposing a Dallas protection that’s final in yards and thirty first in scoring. The Commanders’ offense continues to supply regardless of quite a few accidents, but it surely might want to management the ball and end with touchdowns. An enormous key to observe right here is the gap wanted for a primary down: The Commanders have wanted seven yards on 55% of their third downs. If they will have fewer of these, they’ve an opportunity to manage the ball Sunday. — John Keim
What we’re listening to on the Cowboys: Perhaps taking part in an NFC East foe can save the 2-3-1 Cowboys. QB Dak Prescott has an 11-2 file in opposition to Washington, successful seven of his previous eight begins in opposition to the Commanders, and has 27 landing passes and simply 5 interceptions. At AT&T Stadium, he has been even higher, posting a 6-0 mark in opposition to Washington with 17 landing passes and no interceptions. The Cowboys will want extra of that in the event that they need to keep within the chase. — Todd Archer
Stat to know: The Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson leads all TEs with 44 receptions, which is tied for the third most ever via the primary six video games of a season, trailing solely Zach Ertz (48 in 2018) and Eric Johnson (45 in 2004). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Prescott will throw for 400 or extra passing yards. As with most Cowboys video games, it is honest to anticipate a factors bonanza. And that is very true for this matchup, with a Commanders offense that ought to be capable to rating simply in opposition to Dallas, forcing the Cowboys to maintain throwing to maintain up in opposition to a protection with fairly a number of query marks. — Walder
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Stephen A.: Cowboys want a win greater than Commanders
Stephen A. Smith explains why the Cowboys want a win extra in Week 7 than the Commanders.
Accidents: Commanders | Cowboys
Fantasy nugget: Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the backfield in snaps, routes run and touches in Week 6. He completed with simply 5.8 fantasy factors, however the utilization was very encouraging. Croskey-Merritt now faces a protection that has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per sport to RBs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: That is the third straight assembly through which the Commanders are favored over the Cowboys, the longest streak since 2001-02 (three video games). Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Commanders 45, Cowboys 42
Moody’s decide: Commanders 34, Cowboys 28
Walder’s decide: Cowboys 37, Commanders 28
FPI prediction: WSH, 49.9% (by a median of 0.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Commanders place WR Brown on IR with groin damage … Torrid begin for Cowboys’ Prescott harking back to 2023 … Does Cowboys’ offense need to be good to win?
4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | Matchup score: 62.9/100
ESPN BET: GB -6.5 (44.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Packers: Rookie WR Matthew Golden’s alternatives are nonetheless on the low aspect, however that does not imply QB Jordan Love would not belief him. Actually, Love has began to throw to Golden in essential spots. Love hit Golden for a 31-yard completion in Week 6 to transform a fourth-quarter third down that helped arrange the sphere objective that put the sport out of attain. “I feel it is all of the stuff that he is carried out since he received right here in follow that offers you that confidence in him,” Love mentioned. — Rob Demovsky
What we’re listening to on the Cardinals: The Cardinals’ move protection, which is permitting 6.23 yards per play, will probably be examined in opposition to the Packers, who common 8.07 yards per play. The important thing for Arizona will probably be rookie CB Will Johnson, who has given up simply 12 passes on 24 targets for 103 yards and one landing. “He is doing a very good job of, clearly, assignment-sound stuff, however simply his one-on-one battles, whether or not the ball goes to him or not, he is doing a very good job of taking away entry,” defensive coordinator Nick Rallis mentioned. — Josh Weinfuss
Stat to know: Love has 15 video games with a number of passing touchdowns with out an interception since turning into the full-time starter in 2023, tied for third most within the NFL. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Packers WR Romeo Doubs will file 80-plus receiving yards. Final week was Golden’s flip for the large sport, however Doubs nonetheless acquired 9 targets. He’s tied with the Bears’ Rome Odunze for seventh amongst WRs in ESPN’s open rating with a 75. — Walder
Accidents: Packers | Cardinals
Fantasy nugget: Cardinals TE Trey McBride completed with a season-high eight receptions and 21.2 fantasy factors in Week 6 with Jacoby Brissett beneath middle. Whether or not it is Brissett or Kyler Murray at QB, McBride is nicely positioned for fulfillment this week. Inexperienced Bay’s protection provides up essentially the most receptions and the third-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Cardinals are 0-3 ATS at dwelling this season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Packers 27, Cardinals 21
Moody’s decide: Packers 28, Cardinals 21
Walder’s decide: Packers 31, Cardinals 17
FPI prediction: GB, 64.2% (by a median of 5.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Packers searching for repair for defensive woes in second halves … Cardinals so shut, however up to now on a four-game shedding streak … Packers snap winless streak, however at 3-1-1, how good are they?
8:20 p.m. ET | NBC | Matchup score: 57.8/100
ESPN BET: SF -2.5 (47.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Falcons: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich labored beneath present 49ers DC Robert Saleh with the Jets, and was on the identical workers as coach Kyle Shanahan on the 2016 Falcons staff that went to the Tremendous Bowl. Ulbrich has helped Atlanta’s protection turn out to be the most effective within the league, as it’s permitting an NFL-low 253.4 yards per sport. However taking part in a Shanahan offense is completely different, Ulbrich mentioned, and Atlanta wants to grasp the holes it has placed on tape as a result of Shanahan will exploit them. — Marc Raimondi
What we’re listening to on the 49ers: The league’s two most efficient RBs will probably be in motion, because the 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey and the Falcons’ Bijan Robinson are on reverse sides. Robinson (822 scrimmage yards) and McCaffrey (780 scrimmage yards) skilled collectively within the offseason. “I watch him transfer, watch him make a number of these performs, and it is inspiring,” McCaffrey mentioned. “He is undoubtedly any individual that, once you watch him play, any likelihood you get, you possibly can attempt to emulate among the stuff he does.” The Niners hope getting TE George Kittle again ought to assist unlock McCaffrey and a run sport that’s averaging a league-worst 3.1 yards per carry. — Nick Wagoner
Stat to know: Falcons WR Drake London is one in every of three gamers with 10 receptions and 150 receiving yards in a sport this season. (The others are the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase and the Rams’ Puka Nacua.) — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: 49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir will enable 20 receiving yards or fewer when going through London. Lenoir enters Week 7 permitting the bottom yards per protection snap (0.5) amongst exterior corners with no less than 100 protection snaps, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Walder
Accidents: Falcons | 49ers
Fantasy nugget: Robinson has averaged 21.4 touches and 24.8 fantasy factors per sport this season. The 49ers are an honest protection however are with out Fred Warner (ankle) and Nick Bosa (knee). The Falcons lead the league in speeding makes an attempt per sport, which supplies Robinson much more upside. Tyler Allgeier can be considered as a flex possibility in deeper codecs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Three straight 49ers video games have gone over the full. Because the begin of final season, overs are 11-0 in 49ers video games following a loss. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: 49ers 23, Falcons 20
Moody’s decide: Falcons 23, 49ers 21
Walder’s decide: 49ers 26, Falcons 23
FPI prediction: SF, 54.5% (by a median of 1.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Falcons’ Robinson talks LeBron James X shoutout, connection after large night time … How will the 49ers substitute Warner in 2025?
Monday, 7 p.m. ET | ABC | Matchup score: 76.6/100
ESPN BET: DET -5.5 (52.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Buccaneers: Coach Todd Bowles was requested concerning the staff’s buzz from an NFC-best 5-1 begin. He acknowledged it but additionally is aware of, as he put it, “You’ll be able to [go] from the penthouse to the outhouse” as they did with midseason slumps in 2023 and 2024. “I am conscious of fairly all the pieces, but it surely’s Week 7. You do not pay that any thoughts. You attempt to get higher and also you attempt to make it a stretch run. If the season was seven video games, I might be extraordinarily completely satisfied. The season is 17 video games. We now have an extended technique to go. … However from a soccer standpoint, we received a number of work to do with ourselves and it is a lengthy season.” — Jenna Laine
What we’re listening to on the Lions: Detroit’s protection has given up no less than 24 factors in three of its first six video games and will probably be taking part in with out DB Brian Department, who was suspended one sport for unsportsmanlike conduct. Nonetheless, the Lions ought to get a lift as DL Alim McNeill is predicted to make his season debut after being out since December 2024 with a torn ACL. McNeill says he is “100% locked in proper now and able to go.” He anticipates it taking a number of snaps to get his legs beneath him, however he has visualized the second he would return since his damage. “One thousand p.c I anticipate to play the identical method,” McNeill mentioned. “Not less than that is how I really feel and that is the work I have been placing in to be the identical precise method, if not higher.” — Eric Woodyard
Stat to know: The Lions have scored 30-plus factors in 5 consecutive dwelling video games relationship to final season, which is tied for the longest streak in franchise historical past (1952-53 and 2021-22). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Buccaneers will rating a number of touchdowns utilizing movement on the snap. Tampa Bay used movement on the snap 62% of the time in Week 6 — the second-highest charge by any staff in a sport this season. The Lions are 0.17 EPA per play in opposition to movement — fourth most within the league. — Walder
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Accidents: Buccaneers | Lions
Fantasy nugget: Bucs RB Rachaad White is about as much as see an enormous workload with Bucky Irving (foot) not anticipated to play, and with receivers Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) coping with accidents. White has had 18 or extra touches and scored 17 or extra fantasy factors in consecutive video games. The Lions’ defensive entrance ranks thirty second in run cease win charge (24%), so White ought to shine not solely as a runner but additionally as a receiver out of the backfield. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Lions are 11-0 ATS of their previous 11 video games after a loss. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Lions 31, Buccaneers 27
Moody’s decide: Buccaneers 27, Lions 24
Walder’s decide: Lions 28, Buccaneers 21
FPI prediction: DET, 61.6% (by a median of 4.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Godwin, Irving, Egbuka out for Buccaneers in Week 7 … Suspension of Lions’ Department upheld upon attraction … Buccaneers’ Mayfield tempers MVP speak … McNeill anticipated to play vs. Bucs, coach says
Monday, 10 p.m. ET | ESPN | Matchup score: 62.5/100
ESPN BET: SEA -3.5 (41.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Texans: One of many greater matchups will probably be All-Professional CB Derek Stingley Jr. in opposition to WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks’ move catcher has 696 receiving yards, essentially the most within the NFL. Coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned, “Whether or not you are overlaying him or not, he is making explosive performs sport after sport.” So anticipate the Texans to deploy their greatest nook in Stingley to observe Smith-Njigba in hopes of limiting him. — DJ Bien-Aime
What we’re listening to on the Seahawks: The Seattle secondary would possibly lastly be at full energy in opposition to Houston. That hasn’t been the case because the season opener, when rookie S Nick Emmanwori went down on the primary drive with a excessive ankle sprain. He missed the subsequent three video games. S Julian Love (hamstring) missed three video games, and CB Devon Witherspoon (knee) missed 4. Neither performed Sunday in opposition to Jacksonville, nor did CB Riq Woolen (concussion). However all three had been again at follow by the tip of the week, and all three practiced Wednesday. — Brady Henderson
Stat to know: The Seahawks have scored 168 factors this season, tied with the 1987 season for the third-most factors over the primary six video games of a season within the franchise’s historical past (203 in 2020, 168 in 2005). The one season in staff historical past with no less than 200 factors via the primary seven video games was 2020 (240). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Texans edge Will Anderson Jr. will file a number of sacks. Do not let the three.0 sacks idiot you: Anderson is off to a scorching begin to the season with a 32.8% move rush win charge at edge that ranks second on the place. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has carried out a very good job avoiding sacks, however this will probably be a very difficult matchup through which to maintain that up. My sack mannequin provides Anderson a 24% likelihood to file a number of sacks in opposition to Seattle, highest amongst all gamers in Week 7 by a considerable margin. — Walder
Accidents: Texans | Seahawks
Fantasy nugget: Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed with a season-high 28.7 fantasy factors earlier than the bye week. Now he faces a secondary that has allowed the ninth-most passing yards per sport (235.5) this season. It is a stable spot for Stroud and his No. 1 receiver, Nico Collins. Managers contemplating Kenneth Walker III or Zach Charbonnet would possibly need to look elsewhere, because the Texans’ protection has been stingy in opposition to opposing RBs. See Week 7 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Seahawks are 3-9 ATS in dwelling video games beneath coach Mike Macdonald, the second-worst file in that span. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s decide: Seahawks 26, Texans 21
Moody’s decide: Seahawks 24, Texans 13
Walder’s decide: Seahawks 20, Texans 17
FPI prediction: SEA, 52.1% (by a median of 0.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Texans trying to ‘flip the script’ after win streak, bye … Seahawks’ Smith-Njigba is rising as a prime WR in NFL
