Will Steelers-Titans determine which team represents AFC in Super Bowl? Plus, Week 7 picks and fantasy football advice.
It's Week 7 and football fans are just two sleeps away from a showdown of unbeaten teams. Before we dig deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 7? Our experts make their picks.
- Will the NFL make the Raiders pay for their COVID-19 problem?
- A former Pro Bowl defensive end was traded for the second time in two months.
- As always, we're here to help you set up that fantasy football lineup.
About last night: Eagles 22, Giants 21 -- Insert are-you-not-entertained.gif here. The NFC East has been a total dud this season, but at least the Eagles and Giants provided an entertaining counter-programming option to the presidential debate Thursday night. Carson Wentz helped the Eagles pull off a frantic fourth-quarter rally to take the division lead at 2-4-1.
- WATCH: Daniel Jones tackled by Turf Monster on 80-yard run
- Fans crushed Evan Engram for dropping an easy pass
Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans -- This is just the fifth game in NFL history between two undefeated teams in Week 7 or later. The winner of the first four reached the Super Bowl, so if history is any indication the stakes are quite high here.
Sneaky-good game of the week: Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans -- The Packers are coming off a humiliating loss. The Texans have been competitive under interim coach Romeo Crennel, winning in Week 5 and taking the unbeaten Titans to overtime last week. The Packers will be desperate to get their season back on track, but it won't be easy on the road against the rejuvenated Texans.
Survivor Pool Game of the Week: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets -- We continue to roll with the "whoever is playing the Jets" strategy. The Bills are coming off two straight losses, and this is a prime moment to get back to winning. Previous picks have been been the Steelers (Week 1 ✅), 49ers (Week 2 ✅). Colts (Week 3 ✅), Rams (Week 4 ✅), Cowboys (Week 5 ✅), Dolphins (Week 6 ✅).
Week 7: Picks, news, analysis and more
- Week 7 picks: Paste BN Sports' panel of experts have made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- Lorenzo's Locks: Paste BN Sports' Lorenzo Reyes has the three best bets for this weekend. Here is why you should take the over in the Steelers-Titans game.
- COVID forces more schedule changes: The NFL made its first "Sunday Night Football" flex of the 2020 season.
- Raiders have become a COVID-19 headache: The NFL might be running out of patience with the Raiders, Jarrett Bell writes, as the team has once again raised questions about its adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
- NFL's COVID-19 uncertainty extends to Super Bowl: The NFL plans to hold Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7 in Tampa, just as it has for some time. But Mike Jones wonders what happens if COVID-19 forces more schedule changes?
- Yannick Ngakoue traded again: Less than two months after he was traded from the Jaguars to the Vikings, the former Pro Bowl defensive end is being sent to the Ravens.
- Tua Time is here: The Dolphins made a bold move this week to elevate first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa to starter. While head coach Brian Flores hailed it as "the best thing for the team," the news was tough to swallow for veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick.
- Cowboys coach tackles report of player unrest: Several anonymous players had harsh criticisms of Mike McCarthy's coaching staff after Dallas fell to 2-4 in a blowout loss to the Cardinals.
- 'I just haven't been good': Cam Newton struggled in a loss to Denver and admitted that he isn't meeting his own standards.
- OBJ failed spectacularly on two fronts Wednesday: Nancy Armour writes that it was quite the day for Odell Beckham Jr., who flippantly dismissed COVID-19 and also was banned for two years from LSU's team facilities.
- Why COVID-19 bubbles make sense for NFL playoffs: When the NFL competition committee meets later this month, Jarrett Bell writes that bubble concepts will undoubtedly be discussed.
- 'Curse of the Terrible Towel'? As the Steelers and Titans prepare for a showdown of unbeaten teams, here's a look at when the Titans felt the so-called curse in 2008.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 7.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup this weekend.
- 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 names to know going into Week 7. The good: Washington Football Team running backs against the eternally open door Cowboys defense. The not-so good: Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, whose line is on the reserve/COVID-19 list (oh, and Las Vegas plays against the stingy Tampa Bay defense, too).
- Waiver wire options: Now might be a good time to take a flyer on rookie Tua Tagovailoa, who was named the Dolphins' starting QB this week.
Week 7 schedule
(All times Eastern)
Bye week: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings
Thursday
Sunday
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. (FOX)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday
Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
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