Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season is here, and it promises plenty of marquee action. The AFC North features a showdown between the Bengals and Ravens, while the NFC North sees the Packers and Lions clash. The Chiefs and Seahawks renew a rivalry as Kenneth Walker III returns to Seattle, and the Steelers and Saints face off in Paris. The Giants will also get a look at J.J. McCarthy's first start as they host Houston.
ESPN's NFL Nation reporters offer inside-the-locker-room insights, starting with Steelers running back Jaylen Warren. Despite the return of Rico Dowdle from a toe injury, Warren remains the focal point of Pittsburgh's offense, with the team planning to use two backs throughout a long season. On the Saints side, New Orleans spent the week practicing in Versailles to adjust to the six-hour time change after its trip from New York. ESPN Research notes the Saints have scored a touchdown on 84% of their red zone drives, the second-highest rate in the league.
ESPN analysts Seth Walder, Eric Moody and Pamela Maldonado each provide bold predictions, fantasy intel, betting insights and final score picks for every matchup. The Football Power Index projections are also included to help fans gauge expectations for each contest.
The week closes with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Eagles on ESPN. Game times are Sunday unless otherwise noted, and all odds are via DraftKings.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing