NFL Week 7 brings a pivotal stretch of divisional battles, an international showcase in France and two marquee prime-time matchups.
The biggest games include the Green Bay Packers visiting the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys meeting the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.
Four teams — the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders — are on bye.
Game schedule and previews
All kickoff times are Eastern Time
Sunday, October 25 — 9:30 a.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints
NFL Network | Stade de France, Paris
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris opens Sunday’s action.
Pittsburgh enters as the favorite, with its defensive pressure and physical running game offering a potential advantage against New Orleans.
The Saints need to protect the football and sustain drives.
Prediction: Steelers 23, Saints 20.
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons
FOX
San Francisco will look to establish its offensive rhythm and control possession.
Atlanta’s opportunity lies in exploiting defensive gaps and turning explosive plays into points.
Prediction: 49ers 35, Falcons 31.
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
CBS | AFC North
A critical divisional matchup with major implications for the AFC North.
Cincinnati will try to capitalize through its passing attack, while Baltimore must find offensive consistency and contain the Bengals’ receivers.
Baltimore’s injury situation, particularly at quarterback, adds uncertainty.
Prediction: Bengals 28, Ravens 23
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – FOX | NFC South
Carolina has become the market favorite in a matchup that could hinge on quarterback availability and turnovers.
The Panthers will look to use their home-field advantage and defensive pressure to disrupt Tampa Bay’s offense.
Prediction: Panthers 24, Buccaneers 21.
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
New York Giants at Houston Texans
FOX
Houston enters as one of the weekend’s strongest favorites.
The Texans will aim to control the line of scrimmage and force New York into difficult passing situations.
The Giants need an efficient start to remain competitive.
Prediction: Texans 31, Giants 21
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
CBS
Minnesota is favored by more than a touchdown in a game where defensive discipline and quarterback decision-making could prove decisive.
Indianapolis must establish its running game and avoid turnovers to challenge the Vikings.
Prediction: Vikings 34, Colts 28.
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
CBS | AFC East
This divisional meeting could develop into a defensive contest.
The Jets will look to pressure Miami’s quarterback and control possession, while the Dolphins need to generate explosive plays and make the most of scoring opportunities.
Prediction: Jets 24, Dolphins 23
Sunday, October 25 — 1:00 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans
CBS
Expect a physical matchup in which the ground game, field position and red-zone execution could decide the outcome.
Cleveland has moved into favorite status, but Tennessee has an opportunity to keep the game close with an effective defensive performance.
Prediction: Browns 21, Titans 17
Sunday, October 25 — 4:05 p.m.
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
CBS
Denver will try to dictate the game with defensive pressure and disciplined offensive possessions.
Arizona’s best route to an upset is to stretch the field, avoid negative plays and take advantage of its home crowd.
Prediction: Broncos 28, Cardinals 24
Sunday, October 25 — 4:25 p.m.
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
FOX | Game of the Week
One of the weekend’s premier games features a Green Bay defense that has recently generated turnovers against a Detroit offense capable of producing points in bunches.
Jordan Love’s health and the Packers’ running-back situation are important variables.
Detroit will try to exploit its offensive balance at Ford Field.
Prediction: Lions 27, Packers 20.
Sunday, October 25 — 4:25 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders
FOX
The Rams will aim to use their passing game and offensive creativity to take control.
Las Vegas needs to protect its quarterback and find ways to involve its playmakers, particularly if tight end Brock Bowers is available.
Prediction: Rams 34, Raiders 31.
Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks
NBC | Sunday Night Football
Patrick Mahomes leads Kansas City into a difficult road environment against Seattle.
The Chiefs must protect Mahomes and manage their receiving corps’ injury concerns.
Seattle will look to pressure the quarterback, win the field-position battle and use its home crowd to disrupt Kansas City’s offense.
Prediction: Chiefs 21, Seahawks 23.
Monday, October 26 — 8:15 p.m
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football
The NFC East rivalry takes centre stage with both teams seeking a turnaround.
Dallas will look to Dak Prescott and its offensive playmakers to rediscover consistency.
Philadelphia faces an especially difficult challenge with Jalen Hurts unavailable for the season, leaving Tanner McKee expected to lead the offense.
Prediction: Cowboys 20, Eagles 16.
Three keys to Week 7
1. Quarterback health and availability
The Ravens’ quarterback situation, Jordan Love’s back issue and the Chiefs’ receiving injuries could significantly influence the results of their respective games.
Confirm final inactives before kickoff.
2. Turnovers and defensive pressure
Green Bay’s recent defensive success makes its visit to Detroit especially compelling.
Teams that generate takeaways without surrendering explosive plays will have a major advantage.
3. Home-field advantage
Detroit, Seattle and Philadelphia will look to benefit from their home crowds, while Pittsburgh and New Orleans bring the international spotlight to Paris
Final outlook
Week 7’s most compelling contest is Packers at Lions, where Green Bay’s defense faces a Detroit offense that has been among the league’s most productive.
The Bengals-Ravens divisional clash could also have significant playoff implications, while Monday night’s Cowboys-Eagles game carries added urgency for two teams looking to get their seasons back on track.
