Overview
- The Colts moved to 6-1 behind Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor, earning a notable ratings bump in betting power metrics after a dominant win over the Chargers.
- The Patriots sit 5-2 atop the AFC East and are pegged at a 92% playoff chance by The Athletic’s simulator, reflecting a sharp turnaround under Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.
- CBS Sports’ post-Week 7 tiers place Bills, Chiefs, Lions and Rams in the inner circle, with the Patriots, 49ers, Colts, Packers, Eagles, Buccaneers and Seahawks in the outer circle.
- The 49ers lead the NFC West at 5-2 despite season-ending injuries to Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, with Mac Jones 4-1 filling in for Brock Purdy as Kyle Shanahan’s team stays on track.
- Detroit’s defense stifled Tampa Bay 24-9 despite a depleted secondary, and Joe Flacco powered the Bengals past the Steelers with 342 yards and three touchdowns.