Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season was full of action, with several teams making strong statements and others struggling to keep up. Fans were treated to a mix of blowouts, close finishes, and a few surprising upsets across the league.
The Cincinnati Bengals opened the week with a close 33–31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Joe Flacco led the Bengals down the field for a late field goal that sealed the victory. The Los Angeles Rams also impressed, easily defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 35–7 behind a strong game from Matthew Stafford and rookie receiver Puka Nacua.
In Minnesota, the Philadelphia Eagles edged out the Vikings 28–22 thanks to another strong performance from Jalen Hurts. The New England Patriots found some rhythm too, beating the Tennessee Titans 31–13, with their defense forcing three turnovers. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns dominated the Miami Dolphins 31–6, and the Kansas City Chiefs shut out the Las Vegas Raiders 31–0 in one of the most one-sided games of the week.
The Dallas Cowboys continued to roll, crushing the Washington Commanders 44–22 thanks to Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes. The Indianapolis Colts also picked up a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Green Bay Packers held off the Arizona Cardinals 27–23. The Seattle Seahawks closed the week with a 27–19 victory over the Houston Texans, keeping pace in the NFC playoff race.
As Week 7 wrapped up, several teams like the Cowboys, Lions, and Bengals looked like contenders. Others, like the Raiders and Dolphins, left fans wondering what went wrong. With half the season still ahead, the playoff picture is starting to take shape — but anything can still happen in the NFL.
