NFL Week 7 brings a London finale, a prime-time Falcons–49ers clash, and a Monday doubleheader, plus plenty of tight spreads and upset buzz across the slate.
Quick hits
- Thursday opens with Steelers at Bengals, kicking off Week 7 under the lights in Cincinnati.
- London wraps with Rams vs Jaguars at Wembley on Sunday morning.
- Sunday Night Football: Falcons visit the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.
- Monday Night Football doubleheader: Buccaneers–Lions followed by Texans–Seahawks.
- Chiefs enter as the week’s biggest favorites hosting the Raiders.
NFL Week 7 at a glance
NFL Week 7 starts with an AFC North tilt as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football at Paycor Stadium.
The NFL’s international slate closes Sunday morning with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.
Sunday Night Football puts the Atlanta Falcons on the road at the San Francisco 49ers in a marquee NFC matchup at Levi’s Stadium.
A rare Monday twin bill features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans at the Seattle Seahawks to close the week.
Key background
League schedule hubs list full NFL Week 7 kickoff times, TV details, and byes, with the Steelers–Bengals opener and the London Rams–Jaguars matchup anchoring the early windows.
National rundowns also flag Sunday’s late slot and the Falcons–49ers prime-time stage, followed by Monday’s two-game finish for a packed prime-time block.
Comprehensive slates on official and major outlets align on matchups, including divisional headliners and cross-conference tests that shape midseason standings.
Quotes and reaction
Analysts have leaned into storylines from overseas to Arrowhead, with FOX noting “a NFL Week 7 NFL schedule that has plenty of thrilling contests,” highlighting Texans–Seahawks as a game to watch.
CBS Sports handicapper Eric Cohen said of Patriots–Titans, “Drake Maye is playing at a high level and the poor Titans defense isn’t going to slow him much,” projecting a double-digit New England win.
“Jumping all over the Chiefs now, even though it’s a huge number at the open,” added CBS’s Will Brinson on Raiders–Chiefs, citing a revived K.C. offense with Rashee Rice’s return.
Why Week 7 matters
Market snapshots show Kansas City as the week’s heaviest favorite over Las Vegas, while several other lines feature touchdown-plus chalk that could swing survivor pools.
Power rankings entering NFL Week 7 have seen shuffling at the top, with Tampa Bay, the Rams, and Indianapolis among teams drawing top-tier status on recent form.
National previews spotlight the Monday Detroit–Tampa Bay tilt as a potential NFC measuring stick and the London game as a playoff-relevant test for both clubs.
Picks and trends
National pick’em columns like USA Today project Steelers over Bengals on Thursday and a narrow Rams win over Jaguars in London, reflecting modest lines and travel factors.
The Athletic’s against-the-spread breakdown notes skeptical views on Raiders keeping it close at Kansas City and identifies possible value spots on the NFL Week 7 board.
LA Times selections lean Rams in London, Eagles over the Vikings, and Colts over the Chargers, aligning with several national expert cards.
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Analysis for pools and bettors
Survivor guidance suggests caution on road favorites abroad, with models avoiding Rams–Jaguars and pointing to higher win-probability options stateside.
Confidence slates and best-bet features highlight Cowboys–Commanders for high totals, Chiefs to light it up at Arrowhead, and Colts–Chargers as a compelling tilt.
Expert grids list the full NFL Week 7 board with staff selections, reinforcing consensus spots and flagging potential upsets in early and late windows.
What’s next
Sunday Night Football brings live scores and highlights from Falcons–49ers, followed by Monday’s Bucs–Lions and Texans–Seahawks to cap NFL Week 7.
For full fixtures and TV listings, use the NFL Week 7 schedule pages and broadcast guides to lock in times across Thursday, Sunday, and Monday.
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