NFL Week 7 Highlights: Chiefs, Lions, and Bills Victories

Kansas City Chiefs 28-18 San Francisco 49ers

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, maintaining their undefeated record at 6-0. Despite throwing two interceptions, Mahomes contributed significantly, scoring a rushing touchdown and helping the team capitalize on a miscommunication that resulted in an interception. The Chiefs secured their fifth consecutive win over the 49ers, aided by two rushing touchdowns from Kareem Hunt and another by Mecole Hardman. Mahomes completed 16 of 27 passes for 154 yards, while Brock Purdy finished 17 of 31 for 212 yards, along with two rushing touchdowns and three interceptions.

Detroit Lions 31-29 Minnesota Vikings

Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left, leading the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, who suffered their first loss of the season. Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance with 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the second quarter, contributing to the Lions’ offensive success. Quarterback Jared Goff completed 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns, achieving a 140-plus passer rating for the third consecutive game. The Vikings, now 5-1, briefly led after Ivan Pace Jr. returned a fumble for a touchdown, but Sam Darnold’s missed two-point conversion proved costly. The game ended with the Vikings unable to reach field goal range, resulting in the Lions’ fourth straight win over them.

Tennessee Titans 10-34 Buffalo Bills

Amari Cooper made an impressive debut with the Buffalo Bills, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in a 34-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Josh Allen had a slow start but threw two touchdown passes, marking his 100th career start and leading the Bills to overcome a 10-point deficit. Cooper’s touchdown was his first reception since being traded from the Cleveland Browns. Ty Johnson, James Cook, and Ray Davis also contributed with touchdowns. Allen finished the game with 323 passing yards and improved his career record to 68-32, making him tied for the sixth-most wins in a quarterback’s first 100 starts. The Bills, currently leading the AFC East at 5-2, scored on each of their first four possessions in the second half to secure the win.

Miami Dolphins 10-16 Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Goodson scored a touchdown and Anthony Richardson led the Indianapolis Colts to a 16-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, clinching the win with a late field goal and a defensive stop. The Dolphins, despite a chance to tie the game with a long field goal attempt, suffered a setback when Jason Sanders’ kick hit the upright. The Colts improved to 4-3, winning four of their last five games, while the Dolphins fell to 2-4 and lost quarterback Tyler Huntley to injury. Richardson completed 10 of 24 passes for 129 yards and rushed for 56 yards, while Goodson had 51 rushing yards. Huntley finished with 87 passing yards and one touchdown before his injury.

Seattle Seahawks 34-14 Atlanta Falcons

Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes while Derick Hall scored on a 36-yard fumble return, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 34-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons, ending Seattle’s three-game losing streak. The Seahawks improved to 4-3, effectively halting Atlanta’s three game winning streak despite the Falcons’ strong offensive performance in recent weeks. Smith completed 18 of 28 passes for 207 yards and connected with Kenneth Walker and DK Metcalf for touchdowns. The Seahawks’ defense sealed the victory when Hall returned a fumble from Kirk Cousins, who struggled throughout the game, finishing with two late interceptions and three sacks. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. took over for Cousins, marking his NFL debut.

Houston Texans 22-24 Green Bay Packers

Brandon McManus made a 45-yard field goal in his debut for the Green Bay Packers, leading them to a 24-22 victory over the Houston Texans. With this win, the Packers improved to 5-2, overcoming three turnovers and extending their winning streak to three games while breaking the Texans’ three-game winning streak. Jordan Love threw for 214 yards with three touchdowns but also had two interceptions. The Packers released rookie Brayden Narveson and signed McManus prior to the game. For the Texans, Joe Mixon rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns, while Ka’imi Fairbairn successfully kicked three field goals. C.J. Stroud struggled, completing only 10 of 21 passes for a career-low 86 yards, and was sacked four times.

Philadelphia Eagles 28-3 New York Giants

Saquon Barkley made a notable return to MetLife Stadium, rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown, contributing to the Philadelphia Eagles’ 28-3 win against the New York Giants. Jalen Hurts added two touchdowns through quarterback sneaks and a 41-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown. The Eagles’ defense was formidable, achieving eight sacks and restricting the Giants to 119 yards. Barkley, who signed a three-year contract after leaving the Giants, made an impact with a 55-yard run leading to a touchdown, further supporting Hurts’ scoring drives. This victory marked the Eagles’ sixth win over the Giants in their last seven meetings.

Las Vegas Raiders 15-20 Los Angeles Rams

In a tightly contested game, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-15, with Kam Curl returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Cobie Durant recorded an interception and caused the fumble that Curl returned. Jaylen McCollough added two interceptions, including one that sealed the victory. Matthew Stafford threw for 154 yards for the Rams, who ended a two-game losing streak. Raiders’ backup quarterback Gardner Minshew also passed for 154 yards after Aidan O’Connell left the game due to an injury. Daniel Carlson contributed five field goals for the Raiders, who struggled throughout the match.

Cincinnati Bengals 21-14 Cleveland Browns

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson may have suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury during a game against the Bengals, resulting in a 21-14 loss for Cleveland. The injury occurred on a non-contact play just before halftime, leaving Watson in tears as he left the field. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow led the Bengals to their first road win against the Browns, throwing two touchdown passes in the third quarter and helping end a six-game losing streak at Cleveland. Burrow completed 15 of 25 passes for 181 yards.

Carolina Panthers 7-40 Washington Commanders

Marcus Mariota stepped in for the injured Jayden Daniels and threw two touchdown passes, leading the Washington Commanders to a 40-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The game was overshadowed by concerns for Daniels, who suffered a rib injury. The Commanders’ defense excelled, allowing only 180 yards and recording two sacks. Dante Fowler scored on a 67-yard interception return, and Brian Robinson Jr. contributed with 71 rushing yards and a touchdown. Terry McLaurin had six receptions for 98 yards.