NFL Week 7 TV Schedule: Breaking Down Top Matchups in Sunday's Action

Just another standard week of NFL action on tap for Sunday: big hits, divisional games, stud QBs squaring off, conference contenders, playoff hopefuls. You name it; Week 7's got it.

Here is all the TV and media information for today's games, including a closer look at the marquee matchups and predictions as to what their outcomes will be.

Washington Redskins (3-3) at New York Giants (4-2)

Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

When: Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. ET

Watch: FOX

Radio: WTEM-AM (Md.), WFAN-AM (New York)

Live Stream: NFL Audio Pass

The dual-threat dynamo rookie Robert Griffin III faces a mediocre run and pass defense; the lethally clutch pocket passer Eli Manning faces the worst secondary in the NFL.

This one should be high scoring to say the least.

It will likely boil down to who will turn the ball over least. Holding onto the ball will not be easy since both defenses are near the top of the league in forcing 14 turnovers apiece.

It's possible that Griffin could be considered an MVP candidate, considering Washington's status as one of the top offenses in the league and their prominence in NFC East contention despite such a leaky defense. Manning should be in that discussion as well, as he's been the one constant even in the absence of his running game.

That Giants running game has been in full force recently, though, and they just might have the most balanced offense in the NFL.

Griffin is the quarterback least susceptible to turnovers of all the G-Men's competition in 2012. That, combined with the rushing attack led by him and undrafted rookie Alfred Morris, should allow the Redskins to play keep-away from Manning and Co.

However, even a great game from Griffin won't be able to counter the number of points New York will hang on the Skins' secondary. The two-time Super Bowl MVP Manning gets the upper hand in this one.

Final score: Giants 41, Redskins 34

Baltimore Ravens (5-1) at Houston Texans (5-1)

Where: Reliant Stadium, Houston

When: Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. ET

Watch: CBS

Listen: WBAL-AM (Md.), KILT-FM (Texas)

Live Stream: NFL Audio Pass

Perhaps the ACL injury to linebacker Brian Cushing was a bigger blow than outsiders expected for Houston, as they were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Week 6.

The Texans looked like the most complete team in football until their first loss of the season in dominating fashion.

A huge bounce-back game should be in store, though. Baltimore's defense is ailing, with Lardarius Webb suffering an ACL injury and legendary linebacker Ray Lewis sustaining a torn triceps muscle. Safety Ed Reed has also been playing through a torn shoulder labrum. According to the ESPN NFL injury report, elite defensive lineman Haloti Ngata is questionable as well.

One encouraging bit of news reported by the Baltimore Sun on Saturday is that dynamic linebacker Terrell Suggs has been activated.

But it won't be enough for a Houston team seeking redemption at home. No corner in the Ravens secondary will be able to match up with Andre Johnson, who is almost guaranteed to have a huge game.

This hasn't been the Ravens defense of old even with its emotional leader, Lewis, on the field. Texans running backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate should shred the league's 26th-ranked rush defense, and the AFC South leaders will continue rolling toward the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Final score: Texans 37, Ravens 20

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-3)

Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati

When: Sunday, Oct. 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET

Watch: NBC

Listen: WBGG-AM (PA), 700 WLW (Cincinnati)

Live Stream: NFL Audio Pass

Every year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are "too old" and will have a down year as a result. Yet they somehow pull out double-digit wins more often than not, and make serious noise in the playoffs.

This may not be one of those years for once. Whenever Troy Polamalu misses time, the Pittsburgh defenses looks markedly different—and vulnerable.

One issue that has chronically plagued QB Ben Roethlisberger is poor pass protection, and an injury to Maurkice Pouncey will not help the cause at all.

The shoddy blocking has transitioned into the running game, where Pittsburgh ranks 30th in the league. Pittsburgh Post Gazette reporter Gerry Dulac broke more distressing news pertaining to the backfield this week:

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RBs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman did not practice and will not play in Cincinnati. Still a chance for C Maurkice Pouncey.

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) October 19, 2012"

BenJarvus Green-Ellis, meanwhile, has not been everything the Bengals had hoped for. But clearly, the Steelers have far more problems than Cincinnati entering this one. With the game in Paul Brown Stadium and the duo of Andy Dalton and Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green continuing to make big plays, Pittsburgh is in trouble in this one.

Unless Big Ben can conjure up some clutch, comeback magic, the Bengals should find a way to win this one. It's never wise to count the Steelers out, as they are always resilient under Mike Tomlin. They need to prove they can play good defense in lieu of Polamalu first.

Final score: Bengals 27, Steelers 17