Report card grades for every NFC team in NFL Week 7
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Week 7 of the NFL season has come to a close, with crucial wins for the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and an impressive upset victory for the Atlanta Falcons.
The Packers lost a close game in Detroit, and the Panthers got destroyed by the Buccaneers in a divisional game.
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Here are the NFC Week 7 report card grades.
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NFC North
Oct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Detroit Lions: A
The Detroit Lions come off the bye and win a crucial game against a Packers squad who were feeling really good about themselves. This NFC North is going to come down to the wire with playoff spots on the line. Expect the Lions to be buyers at the trade deadline.
Chicago Bears: B+
The Chicago Bears played the Patriots on Thursday night and won a close game 30-24. Caleb Williams put together another strong performance, and the Bears improved to 5-2.
Minnesota Vikings: C+
The Vikings come off the bye week, and this offense is still not improved. The Colts gave the Vikings a win, and this defense continues to be their main solution to grabbing wins.
Green Bay Packers: B+
The Packers drop this one in Detroit but play a very competitive game against the Lions. This team is good, and the Lions were well rested for this one. Keep an eye on the Packers and expect a bounce back next week.
NFC West
Oct 18, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) sets to pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Los Angeles Rams: A
The Rams came out and dominated the Raiders. This is the Rams team that we should expect, but some inconsistencies have halted that. Matthew Stafford threw 3 touchdowns in the 35-21 victory.
San Francisco 49ers: B-
The 49ers’ undefeated streak comes to an end in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons. It was going to come eventually. This team is still the team to beat in the NFC.
Seattle Seahawks: A
The Seahawks defense comes up big in this one and has a strong performance against the Chiefs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to show why he is the best wide receiver in the NFL. Huge win for Seattle.
Arizona Cardinals: C-
The Cardinals are still searching for their first win at home, but the Broncos put together an offensive display as they defeated them 30-16. Trey McBride had a strong day, but it wasn’t enough on National Tight End’s day.
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NFC East
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) loses his balance but continues running with the ball, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in East Rutherford. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)New York Giants: B+
The Giants were 10.5-point underdogs in this one with numerous injuries, but they found a way to beat the Texans in overtime. Their running backs had a great game, with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary all finding the end zone. Giants move to 4-2-1 and head to the bye week.
Philadelphia Eagles:C-
Their offense wasn’t expected to be all that good, even against a bad Cowboys defense, but the fact that their defense allowed 38 points is surprising. Their season is officially over.
Dallas Cowboys:B+
The Cowboys might have saved their season, at least for now, after they beat the Eagles. The defense played well in the second half, and their offense was excellent. The running game finally got going, which made a big difference.
Washington Commanders: Bye Week
The Commanders were on bye this week and needed a reset. Next, they face the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFC South
Oct 18, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) plays against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Carolina Panthers: F
The Panthers were embarrassed today against their division rival, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield returned, but he wasn’t the main story. Bucky Irving and this rushing attack had an amazing day in Carolina. A very poor showing from the Panthers in this one.
New Orleans Saints: D+
The NFL featured its first game in France, with the Saints taking on the Steelers, and the offense from New Orleans was silent, besides a 10-point showing in the 2nd quarter. An issue for the Saints is figuring out how to win games, and their offense has not been able to be consistent.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A+
The Buccaneers needed a dominant win under Todd Bowles, which they did. A dominant rushing attack led by Bucky Irving and their defense forced a few turnovers. Their best performance this season.
Atlanta Falcons: A
The Falcons knock off the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. A strong win for this group, and their defense looked great. They forced 4 turnovers, and Michael Penix Jr. looks very comfortable in the pocket, throwing 3 touchdowns in the win.
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