The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles meet on Monday Night Football in Week 7, both with 2-4 records. Dallas has scored fewer points recently, while Philadelphia has been hampered by injuries. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a pulmonary embolism. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. It is shown on ABC and ESPN, with streaming available through Fubo and the ESPN app.
Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant says he was held at gunpoint by police after a confrontation with two men in Southlake, Texas. Bryant told OutKick he admitted knocking a phone from one man's hand in a parking lot. Video recorded by his girlfriend shows Bryant and the two men face-down and in handcuffs. Bryant says he was cited for assault but not arrested or booked, and the other two men were released. He is due in court on November 20, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman may end their 25-year partnership as NFL broadcasters after Super Bowl 61. Both have contracts expiring after this season. ESPN has reportedly agreed a new deal with Buck but has not approached Aikman. Aikman has reportedly been angry over how the situation has unfolded. Front Office Sports reported that the two argued off-air during a Monday Night Football broadcast between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.
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The Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings top the latest NFL power rankings, with both teams undefeated or near it heading into Week 8. Josh Allen leads the league with three fourth-quarter comebacks and four game-winning drives. The Vikings remain the NFC's only undefeated team, though they face a demanding stretch of four opponents. The San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers have all dropped down the rankings after recent losses. The Los Angeles Chargers, still winless at 0-6, sit at the bottom of the list.
The Las Vegas Raiders, who opened the season 3-0, have now lost four straight games, raising questions about whether rookie Fernando Mendoza should replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback. After a 35-21 home defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Klint Kubiak declined to commit to Cousins, saying the staff must review the film and address red-zone, third-quarter, personnel and scheme problems. Cousins said he wants the team to have its best chance to win and would accept a change if the organisation decides it is best.
ESPN is reportedly weighing replacements for Troy Aikman in the Monday Night Football booth alongside Joe Buck. Aikman is not expected to sign a new deal, while Buck has already received a contract extension. A writer ranks eight candidates, placing former linebacker Luke Kuechly at the top. Others considered include Greg Olsen, Travis Kelce, Sean McVay and Kurt Warner. The list also dismisses Tony Romo and Pat McAfee as poor fits.
Seattle beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football, handing the Chiefs their first loss of the season. The Chiefs scored only three points, their lowest total in a game started by Patrick Mahomes. Seattle held running back Kenneth Walker to 36 rushing yards, his season low. Harrison Butker missed two field goals, and the Chiefs failed to reach the red zone. The Chiefs also recorded no explosive plays, a first for head coach Andy Reid.
Several NFL tight ends marked National Tight End Day with standout performances in Week 7, while others struggled. Mason Taylor of the Jets caught five passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns, a sharp rise from his single rookie score. Davis Allen of the Rams also scored twice in a bounce-back win over the Raiders, despite managing only four catches. Trey McBride led tight ends in receiving yardage with 10 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown for Arizona, and George Kittle recorded eight catches for 88 yards for San Francisco.
Micah Parsons and Tom Brady criticised officials after a roughing the passer penalty on Brenton Cox Jr. during Detroit's 20-17 win over Green Bay. Cox was flagged after colliding with Jared Goff, who fell backwards following contact. Cox reached Goff after the pass had already been thrown, which some observers felt made the flag questionable. Brady described the call as harsh during the broadcast, while Parsons posted on X that the league would effectively be playing flag football if any touch on a quarterback counted.
Ja'Marr Chase says his angry halftime talk sparked the Bengals to a 35-13 win over the Ravens. Trailing 13-0 at the break, Cincinnati scored five second-half touchdowns as Joe Burrow and the passing game came alive. Chase told reporters he was screaming at teammates, telling the offence it could not rely on the defence and had to step up. He said the first half had gone badly, with Burrow under heavy pressure. The win also dropped Baltimore to last place in the AFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's only remaining undefeated team after Week 7. The San Francisco 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons, dropping to 6-1 after Christian McCaffrey missed a large part of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs also lost their first game, falling 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings, now 6-0, beat the Indianapolis Colts and will enter November with a perfect record. Their upcoming schedule includes games against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco and Buffalo Bills.
The New York Jets have fallen to 2-5 after losing 28-25 to the Miami Dolphins. Coach Aaron Glenn has a 5-19 record in his 24 games with the team. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich could take over on an interim basis if Glenn is fired. An analyst has ranked seven possible long-term replacements, including Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh's decision to bench Cam Skattebo after a Week 5 fumble proved prescient. Skattebo's strong performance in Week 7, including a 42-yard run and a touchdown, helped secure a victory over the Houston Texans. The running back's redemption came after criticism from fans who questioned Harbaugh's initial move. With the Giants leading the NFC East, Skattebo's resurgence may influence the team's trade deadline decisions. Harbaugh had previously expressed a desire for a running back to step up and claim the role.
Video showed Garrett Wilson and Geno Smith in a heated sideline exchange late in the New York Jets' 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Wilson finished with two catches for 26 yards after being targeted three times. Wilson later said the two were collaborating and were both frustrated with their play, not with each other. Head coach Aaron Glenn said the team must do more to get Wilson the ball and took responsibility for it.
The New York Jets lost 28-25 at home to the winless Miami Dolphins, a result that has raised questions about head coach Aaron Glenn's future. The Jets had been competitive early in the season, but the defence looked unprepared against a Dolphins offence missing De'Von Achane. Critics point to Glenn's record in late-half situations and his 0-8 mark against AFC East opponents.
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The Baltimore Ravens suffered a 35-13 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, with a pivotal decision by head coach Jesse Minter contributing to their downfall. Leading 13-0 at halftime, the Ravens faced a fourth-and-two situation in the third quarter. Opting against a field goal attempt, Minter's team failed to convert, allowing the Bengals to capitalize and score. The Ravens' defense, which had contained Cincinnati's offense in the first half, struggled in the second, conceding four touchdowns. With quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined and a challenging matchup against the Buffalo Bills upcoming, Baltimore's struggles may continue.
Several weaker NFL teams pushed their opponents hard in Week 7, and some pulled off upsets that will sting their rivals for the rest of the year. The San Francisco 49ers lost their unbeaten run to the Atlanta Falcons on the road, a defeat the writer considers less damaging given the travel and the non-divisional setting. Baltimore collapsed after halftime and fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving them last in the AFC North without Lamar Jackson. The Miami Dolphins, still winless, beat the New York Jets, a result that puts head coach Aaron Glenn under growing pressure.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo was penalised for unnecessary roughness during a first-quarter carry against the Houston Texans. Referees ruled that he lowered his helmet to make contact with defender M.J. Stewart while gaining eight yards. The decision drew mixed reactions from fans, with some saying it went against the physical style of football they grew up watching. The NFL has used penalties to discourage players from making dangerous contact, with these penalties usually aimed at defenders.
The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading any player before the November 20 NFL trade deadline, including star running back Jonathan Taylor. A combined ESPN and NFL Network report named four teams interested in acquiring him: the Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings. The Broncos have a committee of running backs and could use a clear three-down option. The Vikings have shifted toward running the ball more often, which could suit Taylor. The Seahawks and Packers have other backs available, so a deal is less pressing for them.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey left his team's game against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half after suffering a thigh injury. He had opened the game with 29 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries. The 49ers had listed him as questionable to return before he headed to the locker room. Kaelon Black took over most of the running back duties, producing 60 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey has played in every game of the season so far.
