Quarterback Caleb Williams secured a 30-24 victory for the Chicago Bears against the New England Patriots to open Week 7.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led his team to a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots to open Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday night. In the league's inaugural game played in France, 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 16-10 win against the New Orleans Saints. The result moved the Steelers to a 5-2 record while the Saints fell to 2-5.
Sunday's early afternoon slate saw the Atlanta Falcons defeat the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. The Cleveland Browns utilized a game-winning drive to overcome the Tennessee Titans. In later action, the Denver Broncos improved to 5-2 after scoring 30 points in a road win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Additional Week 7 matchups included a contest between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, alongside a game where the Los Angeles Rams faced the Las Vegas Raiders. The Sunday Night Football schedule features the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to face the Seattle Seahawks.
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