NFL Week 7: Buccaneers Clash with Lions in Key NFC Showdown

The **NFL’s Week 7** promises an exciting slate of games, highlighted by the matchup between the **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** and **Detroit Lions**. This contest, featuring MVP candidate **Baker Mayfield**, is set to have significant implications for the **NFC** playoff picture. The game will take place at **Ford Field** on **October 23, 2023**, with the Buccaneers looking to extend their winning streak against a formidable Lions team.

Last week’s results caused a considerable shakeup in the power rankings established by **Conor Orr**, particularly affecting top teams such as the **Philadelphia Eagles**, **Buffalo Bills**, and **Detroit Lions**, all of whom faced defeats. Furthermore, the **Tennessee Titans** made headlines by firing head coach **Brian Callahan** after just six games into his second season.

Among the predictions from the **MMQB staff**, editor **John Pluym** stands out as the sole member picking the Buccaneers to secure a victory as they travel to Detroit. The Titans, under interim coach **Mike Vrabel**, are hoping to gain momentum against the **New England Patriots**, although Orr is the only analyst predicting an upset in that matchup.

The most anticipated upset pick of the week comes from SoFi Stadium, where the **Indianapolis Colts**, currently standing at **5-1**, will face the injury-riddled **Los Angeles Chargers**. This game has drawn considerable attention as the Colts look to maintain their strong start to the season.

A notable point of contention among the analysts is the matchup between the **New York Jets** and **Carolina Panthers** at the Meadowlands. Despite a poor performance from the Jets in London last week, three writers have chosen them to prevail over the Panthers.

The staff predictions for Week 7 include:

**Steelers at Bengals**
– **Albert Breer**: Steelers
– **Clare Brennan**: Steelers
– **Mitch Goldich**: Steelers
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Steelers
– **Conor Orr**: Bengals
– **John Pluym**: Steelers
– **Matt Verderame**: Steelers

**Rams vs. Jaguars (in London)**
– **Albert Breer**: Rams
– **Clare Brennan**: Rams
– **Mitch Goldich**: Rams
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Rams
– **Conor Orr**: Rams
– **John Pluym**: Jaguars
– **Matt Verderame**: Rams

**Saints at Bears**
– **Albert Breer**: Bears
– **Clare Brennan**: Bears
– **Mitch Goldich**: Bears
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Bears
– **Conor Orr**: Bears
– **John Pluym**: Bears
– **Matt Verderame**: Bears

**Dolphins at Browns**
– **Albert Breer**: Browns
– **Clare Brennan**: Dolphins
– **Mitch Goldich**: Dolphins
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Dolphins
– **Conor Orr**: Dolphins
– **John Pluym**: Dolphins
– **Matt Verderame**: Dolphins

**Patriots at Titans**
– **Albert Breer**: Patriots
– **Clare Brennan**: Patriots
– **Mitch Goldich**: Patriots
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Patriots
– **Conor Orr**: Titans
– **John Pluym**: Patriots
– **Matt Verderame**: Patriots

**Raiders at Chiefs**
– **Albert Breer**: Chiefs
– **Clare Brennan**: Chiefs
– **Mitch Goldich**: Chiefs
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Chiefs
– **Conor Orr**: Chiefs
– **John Pluym**: Chiefs
– **Matt Verderame**: Chiefs

**Eagles at Vikings**
– **Albert Breer**: Eagles
– **Clare Brennan**: Eagles
– **Mitch Goldich**: Eagles
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Eagles
– **Conor Orr**: Eagles
– **John Pluym**: Eagles
– **Matt Verderame**: Eagles

**Panthers at Jets**
– **Albert Breer**: Jets
– **Clare Brennan**: Jets
– **Mitch Goldich**: Panthers
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Panthers
– **Conor Orr**: Jets
– **John Pluym**: Panthers
– **Matt Verderame**: Panthers

**Giants at Broncos**
– **Albert Breer**: Broncos
– **Clare Brennan**: Broncos
– **Mitch Goldich**: Broncos
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Giants
– **Conor Orr**: Broncos
– **John Pluym**: Broncos
– **Matt Verderame**: Broncos

**Colts at Chargers**
– **Albert Breer**: Colts
– **Clare Brennan**: Colts
– **Mitch Goldich**: Colts
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Colts
– **Conor Orr**: Chargers
– **John Pluym**: Colts
– **Matt Verderame**: Chargers

**Commanders at Cowboys**
– **Albert Breer**: Commanders
– **Clare Brennan**: Commanders
– **Mitch Goldich**: Cowboys
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Commanders
– **Conor Orr**: Commanders
– **John Pluym**: Cowboys
– **Matt Verderame**: Commanders

**Packers at Cardinals**
– **Albert Breer**: Packers
– **Clare Brennan**: Packers
– **Mitch Goldich**: Packers
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Packers
– **Conor Orr**: Packers
– **John Pluym**: Packers
– **Matt Verderame**: Packers

**Falcons at 49ers**
– **Albert Breer**: Falcons
– **Clare Brennan**: 49ers
– **Mitch Goldich**: 49ers
– **Gilberto Manzano**: Falcons
– **Conor Orr**: 49ers
– **John Pluym**: Falcons
– **Matt Verderame**: 49ers

As the season progresses, these matchups will undoubtedly shape the landscape of the playoffs, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcomes. For further insights and betting advice, visit **SI Betting**.