NFL Scores Week 7: Complete Results and Top Fantasy Performances

Week 7 is underway, and the NFL playoff picture continues to come into focus. The Cincinnati Bengals, for example, had a big statement win over the Baltimore Ravens, claiming the top spot in the AFC North in blowout fashion.

The Tennessee Titans dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in their own statement victory.

In the late afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers embarrassed the Chicago Bears, while the Los Angeles Rams survived a spirited challenge from the Detroit Lions. The Indianapolis Colts outlasted the San Francisco 49ers in the night game.

The playoff race is also heating up in fantasy, where many managers are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

Below you'll find full results, standout team statistics and the top fantasy performances of the week (points-per-reception scoring).

Week 7 Results, Top Fantasy Performers

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Cleveland Browns 17, Denver Broncos 14

D'Ernest Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns: 146 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 22 receiving yards, 1 TD (24.8 fantasy points)

Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos: 5 receptions, 68 yards (11.8 fantasy points)

  

Tennessee Titans 27, Kansas City Chiefs 3

Ryan Tannehill, QB, Tennessee Titans: 270 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 6 rushing yards 1 rushing TD (20.4 fantasy points)

A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee Titans: 8 receptions, 133 yards, 1 TD (27.3 fantasy points)

  

Cincinnati Bengals 41, Baltimore Ravens 17

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals: 8 receptions, 201 yards, 1 TD (34.1 fantasy points)

C.J. Uzomah, TE, Cincinnati Bengals: 3 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TDs (24.10 fantasy points)

  

New York Giants 25, Carolina Panthers 3

Devontae Booker, RB, New York Giants: 51 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 15 receiving yards, 1 TD (14.6 fantasy points)

Dante Pettis, WR, New York Giants: 5 receptions, 39 yards, 1 TD, 16 passing yards (15.54 fantasy points)

  

Atlanta Falcons 30, Miami Dolphins 28

Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons: 336 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 1 fumble (18.44 fantasy points)

Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons: 7 receptions, 163 yards (23.4 fantasy points)

   

Green Bay Packers 24, Washington Football Team 10

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers: 274 passing yards, 3 TDs, 17 rushing yards (24.66 fantasy points)

Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers: 6 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD

  

New England Patriots 54, New York Jets 13

Damien Harris, RB, New England Patriots: 106 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 2 receptions, 7 receiving yards (25.3 fantasy points)

Mac Jones, QB, New England Patriots: 307 passing yards, 2 TDs, 19 rushing yards (22.18 fantasy points)

  

Los Angeles Rams 28, Detroit Lions 19

Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams: 334 passing yards, 3 TDs, -2 rushing yards (27.16 fantasy points)

D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions: 48 rushing yards, 8 receptions, 96 receiving yards, 1 TD (28.4 fantasy points)

  

Las Vegas Raiders 33, Philadelphia Eagles 22

Derek Carr, QB, Las Vegas Raiders: 323 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 1 rushing yards (20.02 fantasy points)

Foster Moreau, TE, Las Vegas Raiders: 6 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD (18.0 fantasy points)

  

Arizona Cardinals 31, Houston Texans 5

Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals: 261 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 10 rushing yards (22.4 fantasy points)

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Arizona Cardinals: 7 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD (18.3 fantasy points)

   

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Chicago Bears 3

Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 211 passing yards, 4 TDs (24.44 fantasy points)

Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6 receptions, 76 yards, 3 TDs (31.6 fantasy points)

  

Indianapolis Colts 30, San Francisco 49ers 18

Carson Wentz, QB, Indianapolis Colts: 150 passing yards, 2 TDs, 23 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 1 fumble (20.3 fantasy points)

Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts: 4 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD (20.5 fantasy points)

D'Ernest Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns

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On Thursday, the Cleveland Browns were without quarterback Baker Mayfield and running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (Hunt is on injured reserve). The Browns put the offense on the back of third-string running back D'Ernest Johnson, and Johnson delivered in a big way.

Johnson made his first career start against the Denver Broncos and finished with 146 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards and a touchdown. It was a big reward for a Browns team that had complete trust in a relative unknown.

"I have a ton of faith in D'Ernest," head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters. "When he puts his foot in the ground, he can really accelerate."

Chubb (calf) should have a chance to return in Week 8, but Hunt is out for at least another two games. This should make Johnson at least a reasonable flex option for the next few games.

Though Johnson was heavily claimed this week, it's worth checking the waiver wire for him. He's rostered in 72 percent of both Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee Titans

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Managers have gotten used to seeing Derrick Henry rack up fantasy points as the centerpiece of Tennessee's offense. However, wideout A.J. Brown was arguably the star of the show against Kansas City.

Henry was still very productive, finishing with 102 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs, though, had no answer for Brown and the Titans passing game.

Brown caught eight passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. He's now had back-to-back strong fantasy performances—he caught seven for 91 in Week 6—after a relatively slow start to the season. Brown had just seven receptions, 92 yards and a touchdown in the first two weeks, suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 and was inactive for Week 4.

In Week 5, Brown had only three receptions for 38 yards.

However, it looks like Brown and quarterback Ryan Tannehill have found the chemistry that they showcased early and often in 2020. Brown is back to being a must-start. Quarterbacks like Tannehill will continue to be strong plays against a Chiefs defense that came into the week allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

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Plenty of Bengals players starred in fantasy this week. Quarterback Joe Burrow passed for 416 yards and three touchdowns, running back Samaje Perine compiled 75 scrimmage yards and a touchdown, and tight end C.J. Uzomah caught three passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns.

Rookie wideout Ja'Marr Chase was dominant, however, and he continues to prove that he was a sound pick by the Bengals at fifth overall.

Chase had 201 receiving yards and a touchdown Sunday. This brings his total to 754 yards and six touchdowns through seven games. There is no reason to sit Chase in any format moving forward.

The flip side of the equation is that the Ravens might not be the daunting fantasy matchup against receivers that they had appeared to be. Baltimore came into the week allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers.

Baltimore's defense played well against the Los Angeles Chargers last week, but it allowed Indianapolis Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. to rack up six catches, 89 yards and a touchdown two weeks ago.

The Ravens will be on bye next week but face Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9.

Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Even at 44 years old, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continues to play at an elite level. The ageless wonder has been a fantasy staple for most of this century, but he's become a bonafide star in Tampa.

On Sunday, Brady threw his 600th career touchdown pass, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to accomplish the feat.

However, Brady was far from done. He reached the milestone just before the end of the first quarter on a nine-yard throw to wideout Mike Evans. He went on to finish with 211 passing yards and four scores.

With weapons like Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown at his disposal—and Tampa will have Rob Gronkowski back at some point this season—Brady is unlikely to slow down in the near future.

Next week, Brady will face the rival New Orleans Saints, who came into the week allowing the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts

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In a rainy and sloppy night game between the 49ers and Colts, Indianapolis wideout Michael Pittman Jr. managed to shine.

The Colts relied heavily on running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Carson Wentz—who played arguably his best game as a Colt—but when the team needed a big pass play, Pittman was repeatedly there to deliver.

Pittman caught four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown, a beautiful up-and-over scoring grab that gave Indy a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter.

Managers should have confidence in Wentz's new go-to target moving forward, as Pittman has a high PPR floor. He only had three targets and two receptions during last week's blowout win over the Houston Texans. However, Pittman saw at least seven targets in each of the previous four games.

Next week, Pittman will face a Titans team that allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing receivers through the first six weeks.

*Fantasy scoring and points allowed from FantasyPros.