Words by Jason Cordner


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Another busy Sunday is in the books, and the NFL once again threw up a lot of unexpected and sensational results. Here are the key Week 7 hot takes…

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Philadelphia Is a Legit Contender

The Eagles have the NFL’s best record through seven weeks for the first time since 2004. The Eagles left Week 7 with the a commanding lead in the NFC East. Another four-touchdown performance has Carson Wentz among the early favorites for the MVP and there is a sense of expectation building around this Eagles team. Fly Eagles fly.

Dallas Offense Could Be Back On Track

Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension was once again pushed back, and he celebrated by shredding the San Francisco 49ers. 219 yards from scrimmage and three scores were the headlines of his performance, but the truly impressive thing was the cuts, vision, and finish he had.

Elliott looked far more like his 2016-self than we have otherwise seen this season, and that performance eased the pressure on Dak Prescott and should scare the rest of the NFC.

The Steelers Have The AFC North On Lock

Steelers stamped their authority on the division. They are the only team in the AFC North above .500, and the only team with a positive points differential.

They were once again carried to success by Le’Veon Bell, who ran the ball 35 times for 134 yards as he kept the chains moving and chewed up clock at the end of the game. Perhaps the best thing for the Steelers though was the defensive work. With Ryan Shazier running the show in the middle and TJ Watt playing extremely well on the edge they are looking dangerous on both sides of the ball now, and are primed for the deep playoff run so many were expecting in the preseason.