This week in the NFL was full of exciting games as the early slate in Week 7 delivered some thrilling matchups. The Detroit Lions managed to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season with a field goal in the final minute, while the Green Bay Packers secured a victory with a walk-off field goal over the Houston Texans. The Kansas City Chiefs became the last unbeaten team with a win over the San Francisco 49ers, and the Washington Commanders dominated the Carolina Panthers to maintain control of the NFC East.
It was a week where four or more teams came back to win after trailing by at least 10 points, leading to many overreactions and questions about the reality of certain situations in the league.
Deshaun Watson’s injury during the Browns’ game against the Bengals sparked concerns about whether he had played his last game with Cleveland. However, it seems that Watson will likely continue to play for the Browns as he still has two years and a guaranteed $92 million left on his contract. Despite his injury, the Browns are expected to keep him on the team.
Josh Allen’s exceptional performance this season has solidified his position as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. With no interceptions thrown through seven games and impressive stats in various categories, Allen has been a standout player. His ability to perform at a high level without a top wide receiver like Stefon Diggs has been commendable.
The Kansas City Chiefs, despite Patrick Mahomes’ struggles with turnovers, have managed to maintain a perfect record this season. The team’s defense has played a significant role in their success, compensating for Mahomes’ interceptions. If Mahomes can minimize his turnovers, the Chiefs are expected to continue their winning streak with even more convincing victories.
Jordan Love’s performance for the Packers against the Texans showcased his potential as a talented quarterback. While Love has room for improvement in terms of completion rate and interceptions thrown, he has shown promise and outperformed C.J. Stroud in a recent matchup.
The discussion about whether Daniel Jones should be benched for Drew Lock raises questions about the Giants’ offensive struggles this season. Jones’ lack of passing touchdowns in home games and the team’s low points per game average have put his starting position in jeopardy. However, it may be premature to give up on Jones at this point in the season.
The NFC North is shaping up to potentially send three teams to the playoffs based on the strong performances of the Lions, Vikings, and Packers. With the Bears also in contention for a playoff spot, the division looks competitive and promising as the season progresses.
While the New England Patriots have faced challenges this season, particularly on defense, the emergence of rookie quarterback Drake Maye as a bright spot offers hope for the team’s future. Maye’s impressive start as a rookie quarterback has been a silver lining for the struggling Patriots, showing promise amidst their overall struggles.
Overall, the NFL season continues to provide fans with exciting games, unexpected outcomes, and intriguing storylines as teams battle for playoff contention and supremacy in the league.
