2026 NFL season, Week 7: What We Learned from Sunday's games

Key Points:

• The Steelers defeated the Saints in an historic game in France, relying on a balanced offense led by Jaylen Warren and Aaron Rodgers; Pittsburgh controlled the clock with long drives despite only scoring once, improving to 5-2 and sharing the AFC North lead.
• The Falcons upset the undefeated 49ers by forcing four turnovers and executing long, clock-consuming drives, with Michael Penix Jr. excelling on third downs; San Francisco's mistakes and penalties contributed to their first loss of the season.
• The Bengals overcame a slow start to dominate the Ravens in the second half, with Joe Burrow throwing four touchdowns and Cincinnati's defense stifling Baltimore's offense; the Ravens fell to 4-3 and face growing trade rumors amid struggles.
• The Buccaneers crushed the Panthers behind a dominant rushing attack led by Bucky Irving and a strong defensive performance including five sacks; Carolina's offense faltered, and Bryce Young threw two interceptions in a disappointing loss.
• The Dolphins secured their first win of the season against the Jets, powered by Malik Willis' mobility and a strong ground game; New York struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities, dropping to 2-5 and facing pressure on coach Aaron Glenn.