Week 7 NFL Highlights: Steelers Win in France, Falcons Upset 49ers, Browns Edge Browns in Overtime
In Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, the Steelers defeated the Saints in Paris, the Falcons beat the 49ers, and the Browns won a thriller over the Titans, while several teams saw notable performances and setbacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame the New Orleans Saints 24-10 at the Stade de France, marking the league's first regular-season game in France. Aaron Rodgers threw a 51-yard touchdown to DK Metcalf, and running back Jaylen Warren recorded his third 100-yard rushing game of the season. Rodgers said the offense was "not playing as well as we can" because of penalties and protection issues. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed 30 of 38 passes but threw an interception inside the 10-yard line that helped seal the loss for New Orleans, which fell to 2-5.
In Atlanta, the Falcons rallied from an early 11-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Defensive plays, including interceptions by Jessie Bates and a late-game pick by Kendal Daniels, helped Atlanta overturn the deficit. Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes without an interception, becoming the third quarterback in the past 25 seasons to achieve that feat against a team with six or more wins.
The Cleveland Browns edged the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in overtime, with Deshaun Watson engineering the winning drive and kicker Andre Szmyt converting the decisive field goal. Quinshon Judkins posted a season-high 96 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Watson threw for 308 yards, marking his fifth consecutive game-winning drive this season.
Other notable results included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 31-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, highlighted by Bucky Irving's 106 rushing yards, and the New York Giants' 27-24 overtime win against the Houston Texans, where rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw efficiently and the defense limited Houston to 237 total yards. The Minnesota Vikings continued their strong defensive play with a 20-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, forcing a game-sealing interception by Harrison Smith.
Across the league, several teams faced challenges: the Saints remain near the bottom of the NFC South, the Panthers fell to 2-5 after a defensive collapse, and the Houston Texans' defense continued to struggle, prompting concerns about their future direction.