NFL Week 7 preview predicts outcomes for 14 games
A weekly preview outlines projected scores for the fourteen NFL matchups in Week 7 of the 2026 season.
The preview offers predictions for all fourteen games scheduled for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. The New England Patriots are expected to lose to the Chicago Bears, 24-20, as the Bears' defense and quarterback Caleb Williams pose challenges for a Patriots team dealing with injuries. In the international matchup in Paris, the Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to edge the New Orleans Saints, 23-20, while the San Francisco 49ers are favored to beat the Atlanta Falcons, 27-20, despite a slate of injuries. The Baltimore Ravens, with Lamar Jackson expected to return, are predicted to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-24. The Carolina Panthers are slated to win a close game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17. Houston is favored over New York Giants, 27-17, as the Giants face a resilient Texans defense. The Minnesota Vikings are expected to overcome the Indianapolis Colts, 30-17, avoiding a repeat of a historic comeback. In Miami, the New York Jets are projected to win a low-scoring contest against the Miami Dolphins, 16-13. The Tennessee Titans are predicted to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 19-13. The Arizona Cardinals are expected to beat the Denver Broncos, 24-13. Detroit is favored to narrowly beat Green Bay, 28-27. Los Angeles Rams are projected to win a close game against the Las Vegas Raiders, 26-23, while the Seattle Seahawks are expected to upset the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-23. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys are predicted to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles in a game that could influence future roster decisions.