2016 NFL Week 7 Recap

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) bobbles the throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Texans 9
Broncos 27 In the Revenge Bowl, Gary Kubiak got his against Houston and Brock Osweiler proved Denver made the right call by letting him go: his 131 yards Monday night are the fewest in the league this season on 41 pass attempts, and his 16-of-56 on passes traveling at least 15 yards downfield are easily the worst in the NFL. Osweiler is starting to look like a less accomplished version of Derek Anderson. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Washington Redskins breaks up a pass intended for Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions during third quarter action at Ford Field on October 23, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Redskins 17
Lions 20 This rematch of the 1991 NFC title game was a reminder of just how far these two franchises have fallen in a quarter century. How far, you ask? Far enough that fans and players are threatening to drink more. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Sheldon Richardson #91 of the New York Jets in teh fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 23, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 24-16. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Ravens 16
Jets 24 Joe Flacco had his 11th multi-INT game since 2014 (second most in the NFL) and Baltimore is in the midst of their first four-game losing skid in the John Harbaugh Era. Even still, they’ve got a shot at moving into first place in their division when they host the Roethlisberger-less Steelers in two weeks. That’s how crazy the AFC North is this season. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23:   Case Keenum #17 of the Los Angeles Rams spepaks with  Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams before the NFL International series game between Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants at Twickenham Stadium on October 23, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Giants 17
Rams 10 We thought Odell Beckham vs. a Gregg Williams defense would provide fireworks, but it was the Giants D that changed the game by intercepting Case Keenum four times. Los Angeles has a bye week before facing a Carolina squad wholly incapable of stopping the pass…so this should open the door for first overall pick Jared Goff. If Jeff Fisher keeps to his word, it’s the most mind-numbingly terrible decision in his mind-numbingly overrated coaching career. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Hicks #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles knocks down a pass thrown by Sam Bradford #8 of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Vikings 10
Eagles 21 Look, I know Sam Bradford said he wouldn’t do anything special in Philly…but that shouldn’t mean don’t do anything in Philly. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 23: Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs leaps and catches a touchdown pass over cornerback Ken Crawley #46 of the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium during the second quarter of the game on October 23, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
Saints 21
Chiefs 27 Kansas City has one of the most underrated homefield advantages in football; their nine-game home win streak is the longest active streak in the NFL and Arrowhead Stadium has long been one of the toughest stadiums to play in. With three of their final four regular season games at home, the Chiefs will be a major player in the AFC playoff picture. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 23:  Head Coach Hue Jackson of the Cleveland Browns congratulates Domata Peko #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals at the completion of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 31-17. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Browns 17
Bengals 31 Cleveland has played almost as many QBs (6) as games lost (7). I’m going to go out on a limb and say Hue Jackson misses Cincinnati way more than Cincinnati misses him. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-26. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Colts 34
Titans 26 No matter how bad it gets in Indy (and it’s bad), it’s apparently not bad enough to lose to Tennessee. After 10 straight losses to the Colts, nobody’s going to remember these Titans. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball, during the second half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bills 25
Dolphins 28 Jay Ajayi is just the fourth player in NFL history to post two straight 200-yard performances…so maybe it’s time to learn how to properly pronounce his name. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates his two-yard touchdown reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara (21) and outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Raiders 33
Jaguars 16 Oakland continued their ascent from mediocrity, winning their fourth straight road game for the first time in 16 years. Meanwhile, Blake Bortles had his league-leading 13th multi-INT game since 2014 to keep Jacksonville steeped in mediocrity. Not exactly what I had in mind when I made these two teams my preseason picks to surprisingly win their respective divisions. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bucs 34
49ers 17 Bad news for San Francisco: Their defense has surrendered a whopping 562 rushing yards the last two weeks. The good news: The last team to do that was the 2006 Colts…who went on to win the Super Bowl. That’s a fun stat, but the Niners don’t have Peyton Manning or Bob Sanders to bail them out. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Diego Chargers tight end Sean McGrath (84) jumps on San Diego Chargers kicker Josh Lambo (2) after Lambo kicked the game winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Atlanta. The Chargers won 33-30. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Chargers 33
Falcons 30 (OT) Considering how often San Diego blows big leads, it’s only fair they come back from 17-points down to beat an Atlanta team that also can’t seem to hold a late lead. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) on the field after an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. The Patriots won 27-16. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
Patriots 27
Steelers 16 Landry Jones may be trying to tap into his inner Aaron Rodgers, but Pittsburgh has lost all three of their games by double digits. I’m not saying it’s time for Steeler Nation not to panic, but it is a good time to have a bye week before going on the road to face a desperate division rival. Oh, and in case you’re keeping score at home: Tom Brady is completing 75 percent of his passes for 1,004 yards and eight TDs with no picks in his three games back from suspension. Something tells me he’s just warming up… (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) his hit as he throws by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin during the second half of a football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seahawks 6
Cardinals 6 (OT) In a slobberknocker that featured more punts (15) than points (12), Arizona had the ball for over 46 minutes, held Seattle to a season-low 130 total yards through four quarters, but somehow failed to win the game. The Cardinals’ season is coming off the tracks in a hurry. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to runs away from Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears 10
Packers 26
Green Bay got a much needed win against a lousy Bears team, but they can’t reasonably expect to keep pace in the competitive NFC North if Aaron Rodgers keeps having to pass 56 times—or self-medicate after losses. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) bobbles the throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Washington Redskins breaks up a pass intended for Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions during third quarter action at Ford Field on October 23, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Sheldon Richardson #91 of the New York Jets in teh fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 23, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 24-16. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23:   Case Keenum #17 of the Los Angeles Rams spepaks with  Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams before the NFL International series game between Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants at Twickenham Stadium on October 23, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Hicks #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles knocks down a pass thrown by Sam Bradford #8 of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 23: Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs leaps and catches a touchdown pass over cornerback Ken Crawley #46 of the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium during the second quarter of the game on October 23, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 23:  Head Coach Hue Jackson of the Cleveland Browns congratulates Domata Peko #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals at the completion of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 31-17. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-26. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball, during the second half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates his two-yard touchdown reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara (21) and outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Diego Chargers tight end Sean McGrath (84) jumps on San Diego Chargers kicker Josh Lambo (2) after Lambo kicked the game winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Atlanta. The Chargers won 33-30. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) on the field after an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. The Patriots won 27-16. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) his hit as he throws by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin during the second half of a football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to runs away from Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

WASHINGTON — A tie, a milestone rematch gone wrong and a whole lotta drinking. It’s the not-so-lucky Week 7 NFL Recap.

Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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