Week 7 NFL Capsules

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) vs. New Orleans Saints (2-4) in Saint-Denis, France

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Steelers -3; Total: 44.5

Series Rewind: The Saints won three of the last four clashes to take a 9-8 lead in the series. The Steelers scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 20-10 victory in the most recent meeting on Nov. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers are 1-1 and the Saints are 2-1 in international games heading into the first NFL regular-season game in Paris. With two touchdown passes, Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers can surpass Drew Brees (186) for the second-most games with multiple TD passes in NFL history (including the playoffs). Only Tom Brady (233) has more. Rodgers and New Orleans counterpart Tyler Shough enter Week 7 tied for fourth in the NFL with 12 TD passes. Steelers star T.J. Watt only has one sack in his last four games but anchors a defense that has allowed opponents to reach the red zone 10 times -- fewest in the NFL. Both of New Orleans' wins have come away from home. In last week's road win against the Giants, Saints veteran Alvin Kamara became the sixth player in league history to reach 5,000 rushing and 5,000 receiving yards. Wideout Chris Olave is on pace for his fourth 1,000-yard season in five years and edge rusher Chase Young (5.5 sacks) is on track for his second straight season with double-digit sacks.

Cincinnati Bengals (3-2) at Baltimore Ravens (4-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel: Bengals -1.5; Total: 48.5

Series Rewind: Baltimore has won five of the past six meetings despite the teams splitting the pair last season. The Ravens blanked the Bengals 24-0 in Cincinnati in the second matchup. In the second meeting in 2024, Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught 11 passes for 264 yards and matched his career best of three touchdowns but host Baltimore won 35-34.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could return to the field after missing the past two games with a left ankle injury. He's moving in the right direction after being limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Jackson always thrives against the Bengals and holds an 11-2 starting mark against Cincinnati. The two-time NFL MVP has passed for 24 touchdowns against six interceptions against the Bengals. Baltimore split two contests with Tyler "Snoop" Huntley at quarterback, which includes last week's 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Star running back Derrick Henry lost a big fumble in the fourth quarter that set up Cleveland for its lone touchdown. Henry ranks fourth in the NFL with 534 rushing yards. Cincinnati is coming off a bye and quarterback Joe Burrow said the Bengals are treating this matchup as a big game. Burrow has stayed injury-free so far this season while hitting a league-best 71.4% of his passes for 1,361 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. Tee Higgins has a team-best 423 yards and his 27 receptions for tied for the team leadership with Chase (289 yards). Chase and tight end Mike Gesecki share the team lead of four touchdown receptions. One intriguing aspect to the matchup is whether Baltimore pass rusher Trey Hendrickson can sack Burrow. Hendrickson made the Pro Bowl four times during his five seasons with Cincinnati before signing a four-year, $112 million deal with Baltimore as a free agent in the offseason. Hendrickson had 61 sacks and 12 forced fumbles in 72 games with the Bengals and was the runner-up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. He owns two sacks in four games for the Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers (6-0) at Atlanta Falcons (2-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: 49ers -2.5; Total: 49.5

Series Rewind: The 49ers came out on top 20-10 in their home matchup against the Falcons last season. They have won two of the last three meetings with the Falcons -- all of which have been decided by 10-plus points -- and lead the all-time series 49-33-1.

San Francisco is 6-0 for the fourth time in franchise history and off to its best start since winning its first eight games of the 2019 season. Quarterback Brock Purdy has been a big part of that success. His 14 passing touchdowns are tied with Kirk Cousins and Trevor Lawrence for most in the NFL, while his QBR of 83.0 is best in the league. However, for the 49ers' first trip away from the West Coast since Week 1, he could have to operate without three of his top receivers with Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) questionable and Christian Kirk (calf) still on injured reserve. They'll face an uneven Falcons team that has sandwiched two-game losing streaks on both sides of a two-game winning streak and wants to avoid an 0-3 homestand. Regardless of who's available at receiver for San Francisco, Atlanta's pass defense, which ranks 28th in the league allowing 252.0 yards per game, will be challenged this week. The 49ers, though, will be tasked with stopping Falcons star Bijan Robinson, who ranks second in the league with 641 rushing yards.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) at Carolina Panthers (3-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Panthers -2.5; Total: 44.5

Series Rewind: Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is 6-3, including postseason, against the Panthers.

It's a matchup of first and worst in the NFC South on Sunday, and Tampa Bay is putting on the glove in Charlotte. That's one glove on the injured right hand of quarterback Baker Mayfield, who returns to the lineup for the Buccaneers after missing the past three games with a thumb injury. The Panthers know this foe well. Mayfield previously played for Carolina, while Panthers coach Dave Canales served as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator during the quarterback's first season with the Bucs in 2023. Regardless of who has taken the snaps for the Buccaneers, running back Bucky Irving has been dependable. He has rushed for 452 yards and scored three total touchdowns, though he missed Wednesday's practice due to illness. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will make his 50th career NFL start. Reducing penalties has become a priority for Carolina after the Panthers struggled with discipline in their latest victory over Philadelphia. Tampa Bay has relied on a defense that ranks fourth in the NFL, allowing 299.5 yards per game.

New York Giants (3-2-1) at Houston Texans (2-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Texans -10.5; Total: 43.5

Series Rewind: Like the Winter Olympics, the Giants and Texans meet every four years. The Giants lost their first matchup with the Texans in 2002, but they have won the five since.

J.J. McCarthy gets the start after he replaced Jameis Winston with 11:25 left in the Giants' loss to the Saints last week and promptly threw an interception. From there, he led three straight scoring drives and finished the game with 243 passing yards in limited time. Injuries have affected McCarthy's development to date. He missed his rookie season after knee surgery in his first preseason and battled an ankle injury last September, but started 10 games in 2025. He's 6-4 as a starter with a four-game winning streak entering Sunday and says he's now more prepared to be a starter. The Texans are still searching for the same bite they had as a defense last season. Ryans has owned defensive playcalling the past two games and the Titans won both, but getting to the quarterback and setting the tone with a physical secondary are not the evident calling cards they were in 2025. Blending personnel has been a factor, too. Safety Jalen Pitre "is still week-to-week with his shoulder injury" according to Ryans but "getting better." Houston's offense has been humming. C.J. Stroud gets another receiver back in the lineup this week when Tank Dell returns for his first game since Dec. 2024.

Miami Dolphins (0-5) at New York Jets (2-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Jets -4.5; Total: 39.5

Series Rewind: The Dolphins have won six of the past seven meetings with the Jets and swept the season series in 2025.

The winless Miami Dolphins are trying to establish an identity under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, while the New York Jets hope to get healthy in time to salvage their season. The Jets could get starting running back Breece Hall back on the field. A right quadriceps injury has sidelined him since Week 3. The Jets are going for their first AFC East win in their first division game at home. New York's defense could have an edge against the Dolphins' passing game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL in yards (153.6 ypg) and tied for last in QBR (68.4). The Jets have allowed the league's fourth-fewest passing yards (185.0 per game). The Jets will have to contend with Miami's physical rushing attack, which has remained effective despite the loss of starter De'Von Achane in Week 3. Led by Ollie Gordon II's 88 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, the Dolphins rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns in their 31-24 home loss to Cincinnati on Oct. 11. On the other side, Miami's defense has allowed 3.7 yards per carry. That's the eighth-lowest average in the NFL.

Cleveland Browns (4-2) at Tennessee Titans (1-5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Browns -1.5; Total: 37.5

Series Rewind: Tennessee snapped a seven-game losing streak last season with a 31-29 road victory over the Browns in Week 14. Tony Pollard rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns to cut Cleveland's lead in the all-time series to 37-32.

Cleveland, which got a win in Week 2 at Tampa Bay, goes for another road victory as it meets a Titans team coming off its first win. Despite throwing for just 164 yards against Baltimore and being held without a touchdown pass for the first time this season, quarterback Deshaun Watson sparked the Browns to a game-winning drive that set up Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal as time expired. The Browns won 13-10 while playing without running backs Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson (knee). The Titans edged the host Indianapolis Colts 26-20 to stop a seven-game losing streak dating to last season. Titans quarterback Cam Ward, the top overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was 11-for-22 passing for 102 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Ward has thrown a pick in four straight games and knows he has been inconsistent, especially when it comes to getting wide receiver Calvin Ridley involved in the offense. He has played 178 snaps this season, but has just five catches on 10 targets. Cleveland shares second in the NFL with 19 sacks, one behind league-leading Detroit. Mason Graham leads the Browns with four sacks but has missed the past two games with knee and ankle injuries.

Indianapolis Colts (2-4) at Minnesota Vikings (5-0)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Vikings -6.5; Total: 41.5

Series Rewind: While Indianapolis holds an 18-9-1 lead in the all-time series, the Vikings have won the last two matchups: 21-13 in 2024 and 39-36 in overtime in 2022. This marks the third straight game of this series contested in Minneapolis.

Minnesota has managed to remain unbeaten despite a host of injuries to offensive starters. The Vikings appear set to be much healthier coming out of their bye week, with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, tight end T.J. Hockenson, wideout Jordan Addison and running back Jordan Mason all returning to full practice participation this week. The Vikings' defense has been lights-out, allowing nearly four fewer points per game than any other team (12.8 ppg) and ranking second in total defense (259.8 yards per game). That could be enough on its own against a Colts team in flux. After Indianapolis helped AFC South foe Tennessee win its first game of the season last week, longtime general manager Chris Ballard was fired on Monday. Daniel Jones hasn't carried over the momentum he had in his first season as the team's starting QB, completing 59.6% of his passes for 1,290 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions in his first six games back from the torn Achilles that ended his promising 2025 season. Indianapolis' defense ranks 27th in scoring defense (27.3 ppg) and 24th in total defense (351.2 ypg).

Denver Broncos (4-2) at Arizona Cardinals (2-4)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

Fan Duel: Broncos -4.5; Total: 43.5

Series Rewind: In their first meeting, these teams played to a 17-17 tie in 1973 when the Cardinals were based in St. Louis. Since then, Denver has won 10 of 11. The only Arizona win was a 43-13 rout in 2010 when John Skelton quarterbacked the Cardinals and Kyle Orton was the signal-caller for Denver. The Broncos have won the last three by a combined 65 points.

The Broncos' 17-14 overtime victory over the host Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 15 was the latest data point that Denver has been winning in spite of quarterback Bo Nix. Perhaps Nix's surgically repaired right ankle bothers him more than he lets on, but he has thrown for less than 200 yards in four of Denver's six games. He accumulated a season-low 107 yards against Seattle four days after passing for just 123 in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Nix is completing just 60.3% of his throws after completing 63.4% last season and 66.3% as a rookie in 2024. The Broncos rank 26th in scoring offense (19.0 ppg) and 31st in total offense (252.2 ypg). Denver linebacker Alex Singleton leads the NFL with 68 tackles. Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain (ankle) looks like he will return after missing the past two games. The Cardinals edged the host Los Angeles Rams 18-16 last weekend to halt a four-game slide. Chad Ryland kicked a career-best six field goals to account for all the Arizona points, including the winning 43-yarder as time expired. Jacoby Brissett has passed for 1,328 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions. The Cardinals have allowed an average of 15 points in their two victories, but surrendered 37.0 points per game during their four-game slide. Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love (high ankle sprain) will miss his second straight game. Backup Bam Knight fared well last week with 15 carries for 80 yards and will split the workload with Tyler Allgeier, who had 38 yards on 18 carries against the Rams.

Green Bay Packers (4-2) at Detroit Lions (3-2)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Lions -3, Total: 53.5

Series Rewind: The NFC North rivals will face off for the 194th time this weekend with the Packers holding a 106-78-7 advantage. The series has been one-sided of late with the Lions winning six of the last nine, but Green Bay won both games last season to keep Detroit out of the playoffs.

Detroit finally faces its first divisional opponent of the season while playing host to Green Bay. The Lions rank second to the Buffalo Bills in scoring offense (32.8 points per game) game) as they come off a season-high 45 points in their win over Arizona before their Week 6 bye. Detroit QB Jared Goff has been outstanding with 12 touchdown passes and no interceptions. First-year Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing could have something to prove against Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who he worked under the previous three seasons as OC of the Cardinals. Gannon's defense has rounded into form after a slow start, entering on a three-game winning streak that has seen the Packers allow a combined 34 points. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love (11 TDs, 4 INTs) has been forced to carry the offense due to the team's inability to run the ball. The Packers rank a distant last in the league at 59.8 rushing yards per game. That tune could change this week, though, with Josh Jacobs (2,258 yards, 28 TDs last two seasons for Green Bay) back at practice this week. He was removed from the NFL commissioner's exempt list after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges stemming from a May incident.

Los Angeles Rams (2-4) at Las Vegas Raiders (3-3)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

FanDuel: Rams -3.5; Total: 48.5

Series Rewind: The Rams have beaten the Raiders four straight times and six of the last seven. One of the victories during the stretch was a 52-0 beatdown in 2014 when the teams met in St. Louis. There were five meetings when both teams called Los Angeles home -- and the Raiders won four of those from 1982-94.

The Raiders have lost three consecutive games, yet they still own more victories than the Rams. That's not a good endorsement of Los Angeles' Super Bowl aspirations. Last week's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals saw the Rams lose without allowing a touchdown - and without notching any sacks. Another painful aspect of the setback was losing receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) for 6-10 weeks. Adams was off to a stellar start with 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns. That makes the health of Puka Nucua even more crucial. He has already missed two games this season and he injured a calf muscle in Thursday's practice. He was listed as "questionable" after missing Friday's practice and is regarded a game-time decision. Nacua has 37 receptions for 417 yards and one touchdown in just four games. Matthew Stafford, the reigning league MVP, leads the NFL with 1,794 passing yards but only three players have more than his six interceptions. Las Vegas has allowed an average of 36 points over its losing streak, which includes last week's 33-30 loss to the visiting Buffalo Bills. Kirk Cousins passed for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Bills, but the running game managed just 65 yards on 20 attempts. The Raiders rank 30th in the NFL at 79.2 rushing yards per game and second-year back Ashton Jeanty has 313 rushing yards and a lowly 3.2 average per carry. He finally scored his first rushing TD of the year last week. Wideout Tre Tucker caught two touchdown passes and narrowly missed his second 100-yard outing of the season with 97 yards on five receptions. Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses is the only rookie among the six players who share the NFL lead with three interceptions.

Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) at Seattle Seahawks (3-3)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Seahawks -2.5; Total: 42.5

Series Rewind: The Seahawks are the reigning champs and the Chiefs have played in five of the past seven Super Bowls, winning three. Kansas City has a 34-19 lead in the series but has not won in Seattle since the 2010 season. Then again, this is just the Chiefs' second visit since 2010.

Kansas City arrives as the AFC's last unbeaten team, trying to get to 6-0 for the fourth time in franchise history (2003, 2013 and 2024). Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, who won Super Bowl LX MVP honors with Seattle last season, leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards. Travis Kelce needs 35 yards to pass Tony Gonzalez (15,413) and set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end, which includes the postseason. Patrick Mahomes is 28-7 against NFC opponents in the regular season. Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL with 717 receiving yards and can become just the fourth player in the Super Bowl era with 100-plus receiving yards in six of his first seven games, joining Adam Thielen (2018), Marvin Harrison (2000) and Michael Irvin (1995). In his last appearance on "Sunday Night Football," Darnold threw for 330 yards and four touchdowns against Washington in Week 9 last season. A loss would give Seattle its first three-game skid since Weeks 4-6 in head coach Mike Macdonald's first season in 2024.

Dallas Cowboys (2-4) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Cowboys -4.5; Total: 44.5

Series Rewind: This is the 135th meeting of the NFC East rivals, including the playoffs. The Cowboys are 8-5 against the Eagles on "Monday Night Football." Dallas has dropped its last four games and six of its last seven in Philadelphia.

Quarterback Tanner McKee makes his second straight start for the Eagles with Jalen Hurts set to miss the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs. Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley returns from a hamstring injury and should boost an offense that ranks 30th in the NFL with just 255.5 yards per game. The Eagles have lost four straight games for the first time since Nick Sirianni became the head coach in 2021. The Philadelphia defense has been giving up a ton of yards but has limited opponents to 13 touchdowns on 24 trips to the red zone. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who is 10-5 in his career against the Eagles, has thrown a total of four TD passes in the four games since he threw four in a Week 2 win against Washington. Javonte Williams has a rushing touchdown in four straight games. The Cowboys have turned the ball over five times in the last two games after posting only two turnovers in the first four contests.