NFL Scores Week 7: 10 Biggest Surprises on Sunday

Week 7 in the NFL was a wild one, from Kenny Britt to Brett Favre to the Carolina Panthers.  It was a week in which the Denver Broncos were pounded by the Oakland Raiders and Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers finally won a close game.

Backup quarterbacks like Kerry Collins and Todd Bouman had good games, while another backup (Kevin Kolb) lost his starting job again.

Yes, there were a lot of story lines that no one could have predicted.  Here's a look at the week's top 10 unexpected storylines.

10. Carolina Panthers Finally Win

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 24: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to throw a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

The previously 0-5 Panthers finally won a game, beating the San Francisco 49ers 23-20 in Charlotte.

Panthers QB Matt Moore had a big day, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns with only one interception.

WR David Gettis (who?) had a breakout day as well, catching eight passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

Most surprising perhaps was that the Panthers won despite rushing for less than 100 yards.

The Panthers improved to 1-5, while the 49ers fell to 1-6, all but ending their playoff hopes.

9. Todd Bouman

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Todd Bouman #4 of the Jacksonville Jaguars passes as Glenn Dorsey #72 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends during the game on October 24, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/G

With David Garrard and Trent Edwards getting hurt last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars were forced to turn to Todd Bouman at quarterback.

Though the Jags got blown out this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, Bouman wasn't to blame.  Bouman was signed earlier this week after being cut in training camp.  He threw for two touchdowns and 222 yards.

He threw a couple of costly interceptions in the second half, but by that point, the Chiefs were putting the finishing touches on their victory.

Bouman showed he deserves to be with this team for the rest of the year.

8. Roddy White

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a touchdown against Adam Jones #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

We all know Roddy White is good.

But, it's still all right to be surprised when any wide receiver puts up over 200 yards receiving in one week.

White did just that in the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, catching 11 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns this week.

The Falcons needed every inch of those 201 yards to hold off the Bengals, 39-32.

7. Green Bay Packers Win a Close Game

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Images)

After three straight excruciatingly close losses, including two in overtime, the Green Bay Packers finally won a close game.

It couldn't have come at a better time either.

The Packers beat the arch-rival Minnesota Vikings in Green Bay in what will most likely be Brett Favre's last visit to Lambeau Field.

They also improved to 4-3, good enough to tie the Chicago Bears atop the NFC North.

6. Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sit Atop NFC Standings

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off against the New Orleans Saints during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

After Week 7, a couple of surprise teams are leading the NFC standings.

The Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, among others, have only two losses.

Raise your hand if you predicted that before this season.  Yeah, I didn't think so.

The Seahawks look like they can win the NFC West, while the Bucs look like a team that can steal a wild card spot if everything falls into place.

5. Oakland Raiders Demolish Denver Broncos

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DENVER - OCTOBER 24: Running back Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

59-14.  Wow.

The Oakland Raiders absolutely destroyed the Denver Broncos on Sunday, thanks in large part to Darren McFadden.

In his first game back from injury, McFadden ran for 165 yards and three touchdowns.  He also caught a touchdown pass.

The Raiders ran for five touchdowns, threw for two, and had an interception return for a touchdown.

4. Baltimore Ravens Need Overtime To Beat Buffalo Bills

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 24: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bills lead the Ravens at the half 24-20. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Do you think maybe the Baltimore Ravens looked past the Buffalo Bills a little bit?

Buffalo almost upset one of the best teams in the NFL to pick up their first win on the year.

Unfortunately for Bills fans, it wasn't meant to be.  Though they forced the game to overtime, the Ravens kicked a field goal to escape with a win and avoid an embarrassing loss.

3. DeAngelo Hall

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washington Redskins celebrates an interception in the final minutes of a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo

DeAngelo Hall of the Washington Redskins intercepted Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears four times on Sunday en route to a 17-14 win for the Redskins.

Hall's four interceptions tied an NFL record.  He returned one of them 92 yards for a touchdown.

On a day where neither offense showed up, Hall's contributions on defense gave the Redskins the victory.

2. Drew Brees

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

This is not a typo:  Drew Brees threw four interceptions against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Brees could not find a rhythm against a Cleveland defense that was cleverly disguising it's schemes.

The Browns upset the Saints despite scoring only one offensive touchdown, as David Bowens returned two of Brees' interceptions for touchdowns.

1. Kenny Britt

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans catches a pass while defended by Nate Allen #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL game at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by A

Kenny Britt of the Tennessee Titans did not start on Sunday because of a situation in which he was accused of assault in a bar fight.

However, once Britt got into the Titans game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he made the most of it.  Britt finished with seven catches for 225 yards and three touchdowns.

To put that in perspective, Titans QB Kerry Collins threw for 276 yards, meaning Britt had all but 51 of those yards.  Also, all of Collins touchdowns were caught by Britt.

Unless Britt gets suspended for the incident at the bar, he could end up being the best breakout wide receiver in the NFL this year.