NFL Week 7 analysis: Why Bengals should trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

Key Points:

• The NFL trade deadline on November 10 is approaching, with the Indianapolis Colts expected to be major sellers due to their poor 2-5 record and recent firing of GM Chris Ballard, making star running back Jonathan Taylor a key trade target.
• The Cincinnati Bengals are prime candidates to acquire Taylor to bolster their weak rushing attack, which ranks in the bottom third of the league, as they seek to improve their Super Bowl chances behind quarterback Joe Burrow.
• Week 7 standout performances included Giants running back Skattebo with a career-high 124 rushing yards, Dolphins QB Willis leading Miami to their first win under Jeff Hafley, and Vikings linebacker Cashman contributing to Minnesota's undefeated season with 12 tackles and 2 sacks.
• Notable gaffes included the Ravens' failed fourth-and-2 gamble leading to a turnover and extended Bengals lead, the Panthers' multiple self-inflicted errors in a 43-13 blowout loss to the Buccaneers, and the Jets' inability to score from the 1-yard line contributing to their loss to the Dolphins.
• The NFL's international game in Paris saw Steelers players arriving dressed as characters from the British show Peaky Blinders, an odd choice given the game’s location in France rather than England, sparking questions about the appropriateness of the homage.