NFL Week 7 grades: Falcons earn solid 'A' mark, while Panthers flop with a resounding 'F'
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns lead their division largely due to Deshaun Watson, who has engineered five fourth-quarter game-winning drives this season, a rare feat since 1970.
- The New York Giants are atop the NFC East and have won games with three different starting quarterbacks, a first since the 2016 Patriots achieved a similar milestone before November.
- The Baltimore Ravens are struggling, sitting last in their division after blowing a 13-0 halftime lead to the Bengals and continuing a troubling pattern of losing games in which they held double-digit leads.
- The Falcons' defense was instrumental in their upset over the 49ers, forcing four turnovers and limiting a usually potent offense, while the 49ers showed vulnerabilities after a strong start to the season.
- Other notable performances include the Buccaneers dominating the Panthers on the ground with 258 rushing yards, the Vikings relying on strong defense to maintain their undefeated record, and the Steelers quietly climbing to the top of the AFC North with efficient play.
