The seventh week of the 2020 NFL season is about to get underway, leading off with a pivotal game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.
While many consider the NFC East to be the worst division in football, each team still has a chance to win the division and potentially host a playoff game. Each NFC East team will be playing each other this week, as the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team will be in action Sunday.
The week will also feature a rescheduled game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans. Both teams had the game moved because of the Titans’ coronavirus outbreak earlier in the season. Both teams are also among the last teams to be undefeated.
The Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts are all on bye weeks.
Here’s a brief look at the week ahead:
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EAGLES (1-4-1) VS. GIANTS (1-5)
On the outside looking in, the NFC East is a bad division. But the Eagles and Giants are still looking to capture the title and are still in contention to do so. The Thursday night matchup will get the week started around the NFL.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 85-83-2
DATE: Oct. 22
TIME (EDT): 8:20 p.m.
WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field
WATCH: FOX/NFL Network/Amazon Prime
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FALCONS (1-5) VS. LIONS (2-3)
The Falcons finally picked up their first win last week and get to host the Lions this week. Atlanta will have to account for D’Andre Swift, who broke out last week for his first 100-yard rushing game.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 24-13 Lions
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
WATCH: FOX
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BENGALS (1-4-1) VS. BROWNS (4-2)
The Browns sit at 4-2 but for fans it might seem like the world was crashing down on the team again. Cleveland is entering the easiest part of their schedule and it starts with the Bengals. Baker Mayfield and the team need to put a potential easy divisional win behind them. Joe Burrow and Cincinnati blew a big lead to the Colts last week and got their fourth loss.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 51-43 Bengals
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: Paul Brown Stadium
WATCH: CBS
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TEXANS (1-5) VS. PACKERS (4-1)
Surprisingly, it will only be the fifth matchup between the Texans and Packers all-time. Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson are both looking to bounce back losses.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 3-1 Packers
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: NRG Stadium
WATCH: FOX
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SAINTS (3-2) VS. PANTHERS (3-3)
The Saints will host the Panthers in an important NFC South game. New Orleans will hope to have a healthy Michael Thomas back while Carolina could get back over .500 and past the Saints in the division.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 25-25 tied
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
WATCH: FOX
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JETS (0-6) VS. BILLS (4-2)
The Bills have a good shot at putting their loss to the Chiefs behind them. Buffalo heads to MetLife Stadium to play the Jets. New York has lost six straight games. Sam Darnold might return for the Jets after a shoulder injury, increasing the chance of New York making it a game at least.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 63-56 Bills
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: MetLife Stadium
WATCH: CBS
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TITANS (5-0) VS. STEELERS (5-0)
The Titans and Steelers are both undefeated and their matchup might be the game to watch in the early afternoon Sunday. Tennessee defeated the Texans in overtime last week while the Steelers trounced the Browns.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 43-31 Steelers
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: Nissan Stadium
WATCH: CBS
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WASHINGTON (1-5) VS. COWBOYS (2-4)
Washington and the Cowboys are still in contention for the NFC East as well despite poor play. The Cowboys will hope to look better than they did on Monday night against the Cardinals, while Washington hopes that a one-point loss to the Giants was a fluke.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 73-43-2 Cowboys
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 1 p.m.
WHERE: FedEx Field
WATCH: FOX
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CARDINALS (4-2) VS. SEAHAWKS (5-0)
The Seahawks and Cardinals have a matchup-to-watch in the afternoon. Both teams are flying high this season but it’s divisional matchups like these that can make or break some team’s playoff chances. This game was flexed to Sunday night.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 21-20-1 Seahawks
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 8:20 pm
WHERE: State Farm Stadium
WATCH: NBC
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BRONCOS (2-3) VS. CHIEFS (5-1)
The Chiefs hit the road for an AFC West matchup against the Broncos. Kansas City got a huge win over the Bills on Monday night while the Broncos barely scraped out a win against the Patriots.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 65-54 Chiefs
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 4:25 p.m.
WHERE: Empower Field at Mile High
WATCH: CBS
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CHARGERS (1-4) VS. JAGUARS (1-5)
Justin Herbert vs. Gardner Minshew II in a battle of 1-5 teams. Something has to give. In the 12th matchup all-time between the two teams, either could really use a win to maybe salvage a season.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 8-3 Chargers
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 4:25 p.m.
WHERE: SoFi Stadium
WATCH: CBS
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PATRIOTS (2-3) VS. 49ERS (3-3)
Jimmy Garoppolo plays the Patriots for the first time since the team traded him. He takes the 49ers across the country to face Cam Newton. New England hasn’t been under .500 since 2001.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 8-5 49ers
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 4:25 p.m.
WHERE: Gillette Stadium
WATCH: CBS
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RAIDERS (3-2) VS. BUCCANEERS (4-2)
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers shocked people when they trounced the Packers last week. The defense played great and really showed how menacing they can be. The Raiders are battling COVID issues which might make things extremely tough for them against Tampa Bay. This game was flexed to Sunday afternoon.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 7-2 Raiders
DATE: Oct. 25
TIME (EDT): 4:05 pm.
WHERE: Allegiant Stadium
WATCH: FOX
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RAMS (4-2) VS. BEARS (5-1)
The Rams and Bears close out Week 7 on Monday night. The Rams will look to move to 5-2 on the season while Chicago is hoping for a 6-1 start.
ALL-TIME SERIES: 53-36-3
DATE: Oct. 26
TIME (EDT): 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: SoFi Stadium
WATCH: ESPN