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NFL Football Games Today – Game Previews, How to Watch

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NFL Football Games Today – Game Previews, How to Watch

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NFL Games Today – Week 7

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Friday, October 23

No NFL games on today.

Saturday, October 24

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Sunday, October 25

Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints — 9:30 AM — ESPN Deportes, NFL Network

The Pittsburgh Steelers bring a 4-2 record and a two-game winning streak to Stade de France for the NFL Paris Game, where the New Orleans Saints serve as the designated home team. New Orleans enters at 2-4, including an 0-3 home record and a 2-1 mark on the road. The quarterbacks look nearly identical in their headline statistics, with Aaron Rodgers at 1,487 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions and Tyler Shough at 1,443 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Chris Olave leads the Saints with 580 receiving yards, while Jaylen Warren paces Pittsburgh with 460 rushing yards. Pittsburgh’s ground game could be the difference against a New Orleans defense allowing 138 rushing yards per game, ranked 30th in the league.

San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons — 1:00 PM — FOX

The unbeaten San Francisco 49ers carry a 6-0 record into Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Atlanta Falcons are still chasing their first home win after an 0-3 start there. Brock Purdy has been efficient with 1,460 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions, while Christian McCaffrey has scored seven rushing touchdowns. Atlanta sits at 2-4 after dropping two straight, but Bijan Robinson presents a major challenge with 641 rushing yards, and Drake London has 550 receiving yards for Michael Penix Jr. San Francisco is monitoring Mike Evans’ Achilles injury and Nick Bosa’s calf issue after both missed Wednesday’s practice. The 49ers have outscored opponents 177-110, and Atlanta’s best route to an upset may be a productive running game that limits Purdy’s possessions.

Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans — 1:00 PM — CBS

The Cleveland Browns head to Nashville at 4-2 and off a win, yet they’ve been outscored 122-106 on the season and sit just 1-2 away from home. The Tennessee Titans also won their last game but are 1-5 overall and still looking for their first home victory after an 0-3 start at Nissan Stadium. Deshaun Watson has thrown for 1,174 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions, while Denzel Boston has contributed 17 catches for 345 yards and three scores. Tennessee counters with Cam Ward, who has 998 passing yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions, and Tony Pollard, who has 349 rushing yards on 87 carries. Cleveland’s struggles on the road give the Titans an opening to build on their first win.

Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings — 1:00 PM — CBS

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings put a 5-0 record on the line at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts, who have dropped two straight and sit at 2-4. Minnesota has allowed just 64 points through five games, and linebacker Dallas Turner leads the pass rush with 5.5 sacks. Jonathan Taylor is the Colts’ best answer with 492 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 122 carries, while Daniel Jones has thrown for 1,290 yards with four touchdown passes and six interceptions. Justin Jefferson has three touchdown catches for Minnesota. Tight end T.J. Hockenson, working through the concussion protocol, practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday; his final game status remained pending in the team’s Thursday update. Indianapolis will need to protect Jones and avoid turnovers against Minnesota’s defense.

Miami Dolphins at New York Jets — 1:00 PM — CBS

The Miami Dolphins are still chasing their first win of the season, arriving at MetLife Stadium at 0-5 with an 0-3 road record. The New York Jets are 2-4 after dropping their last game, but Geno Smith has protected the ball well, throwing for 1,336 yards with seven touchdowns and just one interception. Garrett Wilson leads New York with 418 receiving yards. Miami has scored only 70 points and allowed 132, and Malik Willis has thrown four interceptions against two touchdown passes. Jets linebacker David Bailey, who has five sacks, could make it another difficult afternoon for Miami if New York can consistently pressure Willis.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers — 1:00 PM — FOX

The Carolina Panthers host this divisional matchup at Bank of America Stadium at 3-2 with a two-game winning streak. Their offense has produced 146 points through five games, with Bryce Young throwing for 1,549 yards, 11 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Tetairoa McMillan has turned 32 catches into 471 yards. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come in at 1-5, with their only win coming on the road. Baker Mayfield’s recovery from a thumb injury remains an important storyline, although he returned to full practice participation in Wednesday’s report. Tampa Bay needs steadier quarterback play and sustained drives to keep pace with Carolina’s productive offense.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens — 1:00 PM — CBS

The Cincinnati Bengals enter M&T Bank Stadium at 3-2 and off a win to face the Baltimore Ravens, who are 4-2 and looking to bounce back from a loss. The biggest question is Lamar Jackson’s availability as he works back from an ankle injury. Jackson was limited in Thursday’s practice, leaving his status for Sunday unresolved. He has thrown for 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception. Derrick Henry gives Baltimore a strong option on the ground with 534 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 130 carries. Joe Burrow has been sharp for Cincinnati with 1,361 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions, while Tee Higgins leads the Bengals with 423 receiving yards. Cincinnati’s 2-1 road record adds confidence heading into a crucial division game.

New York Giants at Houston Texans — 1:00 PM — FOX

The New York Giants arrive at 3-2-1 but are still hunting their first road win after an 0-1-1 start away from home. J.J. McCarthy will make his first start for New York, replacing Jameis Winston after throwing for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception in relief during last week’s loss to New Orleans. The Houston Texans have won two straight to reach 2-4 and are seeking their first home victory after an 0-3 start there. C.J. Stroud has thrown for 1,714 yards with nine touchdowns and just one interception, while Will Anderson Jr. leads Houston’s pass rush with 7.5 sacks. McCarthy will look to Malik Nabers, who has 41 catches for 494 yards, as he takes on the challenge of handling Houston’s pressure in a road environment.

Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals — 4:05 PM — CBS

The Denver Broncos bring a 4-2 record and a two-game winning streak to State Farm Stadium, where the Arizona Cardinals are 2-4 and still chasing their first home win after an 0-2 start. Arizona has scored more points than Denver, 126 to 114, but has also allowed 178. Jacoby Brissett has thrown for 1,328 yards and nine touchdowns, with tight end Trey McBride contributing 49 catches for 361 yards. Bo Nix counters with 1,049 passing yards and six touchdown passes for the Broncos. Watch Zach Allen and his 4.5 sacks: Denver’s ability to pressure Brissett could be important against a quarterback who has already thrown six interceptions.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions — 4:25 PM — FOX

The Green Bay Packers bring a 4-2 record and a three-game winning streak into Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions, who are 3-2 and a perfect 2-0 at home. Jordan Love has thrown for 1,684 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, while Christian Watson leads Green Bay with 538 receiving yards and six scores. Detroit has scored 164 points in five games, with Jahmyr Gibbs contributing 504 rushing yards and seven touchdowns and Jared Goff throwing 12 touchdown passes. The Lions could receive a defensive boost from Brian Branch, who is on track to make his season debut after recovering from an Achilles injury. Green Bay’s last three wins came by three, 24 and 10 points, giving the Packers momentum heading into a difficult divisional road test.

Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders — 4:25 PM — FOX

Two teams seeking to end losing streaks meet at Allegiant Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams visit the Las Vegas Raiders. The 2-4 Rams have dropped two straight, while the 3-3 Raiders have lost three in a row. Matthew Stafford leads the Los Angeles offense with 1,794 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. Las Vegas counters with Kirk Cousins and his 14 touchdown passes, plus tight end Brock Bowers, who has 28 catches for 382 yards and three scores. The Raiders have scored and allowed exactly 162 points this season. With both teams looking to recover, protecting the quarterback and limiting turnovers should be central to their chances.

Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks — 8:20 PM — Peacock, NBC

The unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs carry a 5-0 record into Lumen Field on Sunday night to face the Seattle Seahawks, who sit at 3-3 after dropping two straight. Kansas City has scored 140 points while allowing just 83, and Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 1,309 yards and nine touchdowns against three interceptions. Kenneth Walker III adds 665 rushing yards and six scores for the Chiefs. Seattle’s standout receiving threat is Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has 49 catches for 717 yards and seven touchdowns, but Sam Darnold has thrown seven interceptions. Limiting giveaways will be essential if the Seahawks are going to move back above .500 and hand Kansas City its first loss.

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