NFL Week 7 Lessons: Don’t Be Fooled by the Steelers’ Three
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Key Points:
- The 49ers suffered their first loss of the season to the Falcons amid ongoing injury issues, raising concerns about their reliability as Super Bowl contenders despite a strong 6–1 record.
- The Steelers have won three straight games, but their victories have come against struggling teams, and doubts remain about their ability to compete deep in the playoffs given their historical postseason struggles.
- The Rams secured a bounce-back win against the Raiders by simplifying their offense and emphasizing the running game, which may signal a new identity for the injury-plagued team.
- The Lions' defense showed significant improvement in their win over the Packers, holding a potent offense to just 17 points and suggesting progress under defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.
- Overall, these Week 7 results highlight potential illusions around some teams' success, emphasizing the need for cautious optimism moving forward.
