Important injuries, dominant debuts and rain on a homecoming parade highlight the NFL Week 7 Recap.
2019 NFL Week 7 Recap
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New England Patriots’ Terrence Brooks (25) intercepts a pass to New York Jets’ Demaryius Thomas (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP/Adam Hunger)
Patriots 33
Jets 0
I know we’re still awhile from seeing New England play someone good … but two 30-point road shutouts in the same season for the first time in 77 years and the second-highest scoring differential (+175) through seven games in nearly a century is too rare to just pass this off as getting fat off of crappy teams. This Patriots defense is historically great.
2/14
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) is stopped shy of the end zone after catching a pass by Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (38) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.
(AP/Ron Jenkins)
Eagles 10
Cowboys 37
So much for that victory guarantee from Doug Pederson. His Eagles got dusted in Dallas, allowing back-to-back 30 points games for the first time in his coaching career to leave the Cowboys standing alone atop the NFC East. This division isn’t very good.
3/14
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) runs for a touchdown after he intercepted a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Seattle.
(AP/Elaine Thompson)
Ravens 30
Seahawks 16
As bad as the ‘Skins were in the rain, Baltimore was great. The Ravens continued their torrid pace running the ball (thanks in part to a wardrobe change) and the defense scored more touchdowns (2) than the Seahawks’ offense to make Earl Thomas a winner is his return to Seattle. This win was impressive, but I’ll be really impressed if they can come out of their bye to knock off New England in primetime.
4/14
Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass as Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears defends him during the second half at Soldier Field on October 20, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Chicago Bears 36-25.
(Getty Images/David Banks)
Saints 36
Bears 25
No Drew Brees, no Alvin Kamara … yet New Orleans rode the hot hand of Latavius Murray and the league’s greatest underdog to blow out the Bears in the Windy City. The Saints just feel like something special.
Chargers 20
Titans 23
Well, Tennessee … you got a pretty good day from Ryan Tannehill but the real takeaway is what you’ve got in Jeffrey Simmons. The first-rounder had an impact in his unlikely NFL debut, coming back from a torn ACL in February to register his first sack and two tackles for loss in October. In a wide open division and a manageable remaining schedule, don’t forget about the Titans in the AFC South.
And Chargers gonna Charger, am I right? Geez, this is the unluckiest team in the NFL.
6/14
Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first half in the game at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland.
(Getty Images/Patrick Smith)
Niners 9
Redskins 0
Last year, Redskins Homecoming Weekend yielded a loss and a heinous broken leg for Alex Smith. This year, the homecoming game featured the NFL’s first scoreless first half in two years, a sloppy eyesore of a game in the rain, and an ugly-yet-delicious helping of revenge for Mike and Kyle Shanahan in a place they clearly still hate. Oh, did I mention the Redskins botched their own celebratory tickets? As long as this organization does homecoming weekend like a college team, they’ll keep playing like one.
The Redskins are a bit fuzzy on their championship history. Flipped Theismann and Williams Super Bowl years on their own game tickets. pic.twitter.com/ufyzRWkqG4
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) October 20, 2019
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Arizona Cardinals’ Chase Edmonds (29) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP/Adam Hunger)
Cardinals 27
Giants 21
While the Giants were preparing for Kyler Murray’s PlayStation speed, they apparently forgot to account for Chase Edmonds’ Xbox One quickness. Up this man’s Madden rating!
8/14
J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans bats down a pass from Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Getty Images/Bobby Ellis)
Texans 23
Colts 30
Jacoby Brissett tossed a career-high 4 TDs to outduel Deshaun Watson in a game that may have given Indianapolis a lead in the AFC South they seem just good enough not to relinquish.
9/14
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis.
(AP/Mike Roemer)
Raiders 24
Packers 42
Aaron Rodgers had as many incompletions (6) as touchdowns notch the first perfect passer rating in Packers history and all I can think about is how we’ve been robbed of seeing him duel with Patrick Mahomes in primetime next week.
10/14
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a late fourth quarter touchdown run by Dalvin Cook #33 to seal the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.
(Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)
Vikings 42
Lions 30
Kirk Cousins became the first player in NFL history to go three straight games with at least 300 passing yards and a 130 passer rating, and Danielle Hunter continued his dominance on defense to help Minnesota its third straight win entering their “additional bye week” against the Redskins on Thursday. Vikings by 70.
11/14
Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Jacksonville Jaguars returns an interception for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Getty Images/Andy Lyons)
Jaguars 27
Bengals 17
Jalen who? Jacksonville’s defense HAHAHAHA just kidding, Cincinnati is awful. The Bengals need to deal A.J. Green and any player with trade value and reboot the whole damn thing because…
Dolphins 21
Bills 31
Miami’s efforts to tank override Buffalo’s attempt to blow its first game as a heavy favorite since the glory years. Can we just put the Dolphins on the clock for the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, already?
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta.
(AP/John Amis)
Rams 37
Falcons 10
This is my 12th year doing these NFL Recaps. I’ve never been more wrong about anything than I was about the Atlanta Falcons before the season. The new-look Rams defense punked the Dirty Birds in their own home, and it’s looking like coach Dan Quinn’s days in the ATL are numbered.
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Matt Moore #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs hands off to Darrel Williams #31 in the second quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.
(Getty Images/Dustin Bradford)
Chiefs 30
Broncos 6
The only thing that matters about this game is the Patrick Mahomes injury. Kansas City escaped disaster but their pre-bye week slate (Packers, Vikings, at Titans, Chargers on MNF) isn’t easy, so the Chiefs’ season now depends on Matt Moore being a great game manager and the lackluster defense playing every week like they’re in Denver. Good luck, KC.
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