NFL Week 7 2026: Schedule, Predictions, Picks, Spreads and Expert Analysis for Every Game
NFL Week 7 2026 is live: full schedule, expert picks, spreads, and predictions for Cowboys at Eagles, Patriots at Bears, the Paris game, and every matchup.
NFL Week 7 2026 action with quarterback under pressure in a packed stadium
- ✓NFL Week 7 2026 runs from October 22 to 26, with 14 games including Cowboys at Eagles and the Paris game between Jaguars and Titans.
- ✓CBS Sports experts are split on Cowboys at Eagles (5 of 8 pick Philadelphia) and Patriots at Bears (6 of 8 pick Chicago).
- ✓The Rams are in serious trouble at 2-4 and face a 5-1 Seahawks team in Seattle, with ESPN FPI giving Los Angeles just a 34.1% playoff chance.
- ✓The biggest spread of the week is Bills -7 over Dolphins, while the tightest is Ravens -1.5 over Lions.
- ✓ESPN Fantasy Playbook projects Josh Allen (24.8 points) and Jalen Hurts (23.1) as the top Week 7 scorers.
NFL Week 7 2026 kicks off with a full slate of games on Sunday, October 25, 2026, headlined by Cowboys at Eagles, Patriots at Bears, and the NFL's international series in Paris. According to CBS Sports expert picks published October 22, 2026, the Eagles are consensus favorites over Dallas, while the Bears and Patriots split the panel. ESPN's Fantasy Playbook projects high-scoring outputs for several Week 7 matchups, with lineup locks and shadow reports available for fantasy managers.
What is the NFL Week 7 2026 schedule?
The NFL Week 7 2026 schedule features 14 games from Thursday, October 22 through Monday, October 26, 2026, including the Jacksonville Jaguars hosting the Tennessee Titans in London and the Los Angeles Rams facing the Seattle Seahawks in a critical NFC West showdown. The full slate is below with kickoff times in ET.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 25 | New England Patriots at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | 4:25 PM | Fox |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks | 4:05 PM | Fox |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 25 | New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | Fox |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM | Fox |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos | 4:25 PM | Fox |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
What are the NFL Week 7 2026 expert picks and predictions?
CBS Sports' expert panel is split on several key games, with the majority picking the Eagles over the Cowboys, the Bears over the Patriots, and the Seahawks over the Rams. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) gives the Eagles a 62.3% win probability against Dallas, according to ESPN Analytics data updated October 22, 2026.
According to CBS Sports' expert picks published October 22, 2026, the panel of eight experts is unanimous on only three games: Chiefs over Raiders, Bills over Dolphins, and Ravens over Lions. The Cowboys-Eagles game is the most contentious, with five experts picking Philadelphia and three taking Dallas.
| Game | Spread | Expert Consensus | FPI Win Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys at Eagles | PHI -4.5 | Eagles (5 of 8) | PHI 62.3% |
| Patriots at Bears | CHI -2.5 | Bears (6 of 8) | CHI 55.1% |
| Rams at Seahawks | SEA -3.0 | Seahawks (7 of 8) | SEA 58.7% |
| Lions at Ravens | BAL -1.5 | Ravens (8 of 8) | BAL 53.4% |
| Bills at Dolphins | BUF -7.0 | Bills (8 of 8) | BUF 71.2% |
What are the NFL Week 7 2026 spreads and odds?
The biggest spread of NFL Week 7 2026 is the Buffalo Bills as 7-point favorites over the Miami Dolphins, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs as 6.5-point favorites over the Las Vegas Raiders. The tightest spreads are the Lions at Ravens (Baltimore -1.5) and the Patriots at Bears (Chicago -2.5), according to DraftKings Sportsbook lines as of October 22, 2026.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Week 7 slate features four games with spreads of 6 points or more, while six games are within a field goal. The total for Cowboys at Eagles is set at 48.5, the highest on the board, reflecting both teams' offensive firepower.
Why are the Rams in serious trouble ahead of their Seahawks showdown?
The Los Angeles Rams are in serious trouble because they have lost three straight games and face a Seahawks team that is 5-1 and undefeated at home in 2026, according to CNN's Week 7 preview published October 22, 2026. The Rams' offense ranks 28th in points per game (17.3) and their defense has allowed 30+ points in three of their last four games.
According to ESPN's Football Power Index, the Rams have just a 34.1% chance of making the playoffs, down from 58% at the start of the season. A loss to Seattle would drop them to 2-5 and essentially end their NFC West hopes.
What is the NFL Paris game in Week 7 2026?
The NFL Paris game in Week 7 2026 is the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans matchup at Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 9:30 AM ET. It is the NFL's third international game of the 2026 season, following the London games in Weeks 5 and 6.
According to the NFL's international series announcement, the Paris game is sold out with a capacity of 81,338. The Jaguars are designated as the home team and are 2.5-point favorites over the Titans.
Who are the top fantasy football plays for NFL Week 7 2026?
According to ESPN's Fantasy Playbook for Week 7 2026, the top projected scorers are Josh Allen (Bills, 24.8 points), Jalen Hurts (Eagles, 23.1), and Christian McCaffrey (49ers, 22.4). The Playbook also highlights shadow reports for wide receivers facing tough cornerback matchups, including CeeDee Lamb against Darius Slay.
ESPN's lineup locks for Week 7 include Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) as a must-start against the Raiders, who allow the most fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Playbook projects a 27-24 Chiefs win.
What are the key storylines for NFL Week 7 2026?
The key storylines for NFL Week 7 2026 include the Rams' playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Cowboys-Eagles NFC East rivalry, the Patriots-Bears battle of rookie quarterbacks, and the NFL's Paris debut. According to CNN, the Rams' season is on the line in Seattle, while the Eagles can take a two-game lead in the NFC East with a win over Dallas.
According to CBS Sports, the Patriots-Bears game features the top two picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, with Caleb Williams (Bears) and Drake Maye (Patriots) facing off for the first time. The Bears are 4-2 and the Patriots are 3-3.
What are the NFL Week 7 2026 straight-up picks?
According to CBS Sports' straight-up picks, the experts are unanimous on eight of the 14 games, including Chiefs over Raiders, Bills over Dolphins, Ravens over Lions, and Eagles over Cowboys. The most split game is Patriots at Bears, where six experts pick Chicago and two pick New England.
ESPN's FPI straight-up projections align with the experts on 11 of 14 games, with the biggest disagreement being the Rams-Seahawks game, where FPI gives Seattle a 58.7% chance but two experts picked the Rams.
How can I watch NFL Week 7 2026 games?
NFL Week 7 2026 games are broadcast across CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, Prime Video, and NFL Network, with streaming available on Paramount+, Fox Sports app, Peacock, ESPN+, Amazon Prime Video, and NFL+. According to the NFL's official broadcast schedule, Sunday's games are available on local affiliates and out-of-market games can be streamed on NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV.
The Thursday night game (Saints at Buccaneers) is exclusive to Prime Video, while the Monday night game (Chargers at Cardinals) is on ESPN and ABC. The London game (Jaguars vs. Titans) is on NFL Network and streams on NFL+.
"The Rams are in serious trouble, a showdown in Seattle and a trip to Paris: Here's what to watch in the NFL's Week 7" - CNN, October 22, 2026
What are the NFL Week 7 2026 predictions for every game?
Here are the final predictions for every NFL Week 7 2026 game, based on expert consensus, FPI win probabilities, and injury reports as of October 22, 2026:
- Saints at Buccaneers: Buccaneers 24-17
- Patriots at Bears: Bears 23-20
- Cowboys at Eagles: Eagles 27-24
- Rams at Seahawks: Seahawks 24-20
- Jaguars vs. Titans (Paris): Jaguars 20-16
- Giants at Steelers: Steelers 23-13
- Bills at Dolphins: Bills 30-20
- 49ers at Vikings: 49ers 24-21
- Falcons at Panthers: Falcons 20-17
- Raiders at Chiefs: Chiefs 27-17
- Packers at Broncos: Packers 23-20
- Commanders at Colts: Colts 24-21
- Lions at Ravens: Ravens 26-24
- Chargers at Cardinals: Chargers 24-16
For more NFL coverage, see our NFL Power Rankings Week 7 2026 and NFL Trade Rumors 2026.
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