Week 7 NFL roundup: Browns lead division, Giants win with third quarterback, Ravens suffer historic collapse
In Week 7, the Browns topped their division thanks to Deshaun Watson's game-winning drive, the Giants secured a win with J.J. McCarthy, and the Ravens endured a 35-13 loss after leading at halftime.
The Cleveland Browns moved into first place in their division after a 27-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans, highlighted by Deshaun Watson engineering his fifth game-winning drive of the season. Watson became only the third quarterback since 1970 to lead a game-winning drive in each of his team's first five wins.
The New York Giants also claimed first place in the NFC East, defeating the Houston Texans 27-21 with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. The win marked the Giants' third victory of the season with a different starting quarterback, a feat not achieved since the 2016 Patriots.
Conversely, the Baltimore Ravens suffered a 35-13 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals, despite holding a 13-0 halftime lead. The loss represents the third-largest comeback in NFL history when a team led by at least 13 points at halftime, and it is the third such collapse for the Ravens this year.
Other notable results included the Atlanta Falcons beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-20, largely due to a defense that forced four turnovers, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routing the Carolina Panthers 43-13 with a dominant rushing attack. The Minnesota Vikings edged the Indianapolis Colts 16-10, while the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris.
In Chicago, the Chicago Bears overcame the New England Patriots 30-24, with quarterback Caleb Williams throwing for 308 yards. The Miami Dolphins edged the New York Jets 28-25, highlighted by Malik Willis's efficient first-quarter performance.
Overall, Week 7 featured several surprise standings shifts and highlighted both impressive individual performances and significant team setbacks.