Week 7 of the NFL season got off to a bang during Thursday Night Football. The Cincinnati Bengals took down the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ‘Unc Bowl’.
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco led the team to a dramatic victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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It was a hot start to the week, but there’s still a lot of action coming our way, and some teams that are looking to make a statement.
Let’s take a closer look at the three teams with the most to prove in Week 7.
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Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers got off to a hot 3-0 start on the season, then dropped two straight. Last week, the Chargers got back to their winning ways, and on Sunday, they have a huge chance to make a statement with a win over the red-hot Indianapolis Colts.
This could seriously be the best game of the Sunday slate.
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Miami Dolphins
You know what solves everything? Winning. The Miami Dolphins have a chance to shake off the outside noise with a win over the Cleveland Browns. However, a Dolphins loss may result in head coach Mike McDaniel’s final game with the team.
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Dallas Cowboys (Maybe Washington Commanders, Too)
I’m cheating a little bit by adding an extra team in here. The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders both feel they let a game slip out of their hands last week.
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A win on Sunday would change the trajectory for both teams. We’ve got a big NFC East showdown, and the loser may be waiving the white flag on their postseason hopes.
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