Expert predictions, fantasy advice and all the NFL Week 7 essentials you need
It's Week 7 and it appears as if Aaron Rodgers is living rent free inside the heads of the Bears and their fans. Before we dig even deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 7? Our experts make their picks.
- Sean McVay regrets how he handled the Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford trade.
- Even Eagles players are weighing in on the Ben Simmons/76ers situation.
- As always, we're here to help you dominate your fantasy football matchup.
About last night: Cleveland Browns 17, Denver Broncos 14 - The Browns prevailed in a "must-win game," thanks to a backup quarterback and third-string running back.
Game of the Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans - The Chiefs got off the schneid last week, while the Titans won one of the season's most thrilling games. Now, the two meet in a 2019 AFC Championship Game rematch. Titans RB Derrick Henry is on pace for back-to-back 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Is he a bona fide MVP candidate?
Sneaky-Good Game of the Week: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens - First place in the AFC North will be on the line at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens have won five in a row against the Bengals, but this is a new Cincy team, featuring promising youngsters Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.
Survivor Pool Game of the Week: Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals - We've reached the "pick whoever is playing against the Texans" portion of the schedule. The Cardinals will try to match the best start in franchise history. The Texans are No. 31 in Nate Davis' power rankings (kinda makes one wonder which team is No. 32. Full disclosure: Previous survivor picks were the Rams (Week 1), Buccaneers (Week 2), Broncos (Week 3), Bills (Week 4), Vikings (Week 5) and Colts (Week 6) ✅.
Week 7: Picks, analysis and more
- Week 7 predictions: USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts have made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- 10 draft prospects on the rise: Count Ole Miss QB Matt Corral and Alabama WR Jameson Williams among those who have helped their cause in a big way.
- Former No. 1 pick creating QB conundrum: In a year in which Baker Mayfield was supposed to take a significant step in his development, the QB instead has left big questions for the Browns, Mike Jones writes.
- 'I still own you': Aaron Rodgers isn't the only NFL player to dominate a specific team.
- 'I'd like to punch him in the face': Former Bears lineman Olin Kreutz said on a radio show that he wants to punch Aaron Rodgers.
- Giants coach's tenure at a crossroads: There is very little Giants coach Joe Judge can say that would make the fans feel good right now.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 7. The Ravens crack the top five this week.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup.
- Fantasy rankings for Week 7: For your convenience, these position-by-position rankings were updated for this week's games.
- Studs, duds and sleepers: Here are some key players to know going into Week 7. Is Matt Ryan a must-start coming off a bye and playing the lackluster Dolphins D?
- Waiver wire options: It's never too late to search for quality available players to add to your roster.
- Fantasy stock watch: "Playoff Lenny" has become "Regular-season Lenny."
NFL Week 7 schedule
Bye week: Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers
Thursday
Sunday
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New York Jets at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Philadelphia Eagles at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday
New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN2)
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