NFL Week 7
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026. 14 games with takes, all final; 137 takes.
Standings
Everyone’s takes on this week’s games, most correct first; graded takes count as games finish. Click a column to sort.
 Raheem Palmer | 14 | 8 | 0 | .636 | 5.0 | +673 |
 Cousin Sal | 13 | 8 | 0 | .619 | 5.4 | +645 |
 Joe House | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 5.5 | +591 |
 Anthony Dabbundo | 10 | 15 | 0 | .400 | 5.7 | +494 |
 Tate Frazier | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | 6.2 | +117 |
 Bill Simmons | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 4.9 | +90 |
 Brandon Anderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.4 | +44 |
Games
Thursday, Oct 22 · 1 game
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New England Patriots24
Chicago Bears30Cousin Sal 4–0 Raheem Palmer 3–0 Tate Frazier 2–0 14 takes · all graded →
Sunday, Oct 25 · 12 games
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Pittsburgh Steelers16
New Orleans Saints10Anthony Dabbundo 1–0 Raheem Palmer 1–0 Joe House 1–0 7 takes · all graded →
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Cincinnati Bengals35
Baltimore Ravens13Cousin Sal 1–0 Raheem Palmer 1–0 Bill Simmons 1–0 11 takes · all graded →
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Indianapolis Colts10
Minnesota Vikings16Joe House 2–0 Raheem Palmer 1–0 Bill Simmons 1–0 18 takes · all graded →
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Cleveland Browns27
Tennessee Titans24Raheem Palmer 2–0 Joe House 1–0 Anthony Dabbundo 0–2 6 takes · all graded →
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers43
Carolina Panthers13Anthony Dabbundo 1–0 Joe House 1–0 Raheem Palmer 0–1 5 takes · all graded →
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New York Giants27
Houston Texans21Anthony Dabbundo 0–1 Raheem Palmer 0–1 Cousin Sal 0–1 8 takes · all graded →
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San Francisco 49ers20
Atlanta Falcons29Cousin Sal 1–0 Joe House 1–0 Raheem Palmer 0–2 5 takes · all graded →
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Miami Dolphins28
New York Jets25Raheem Palmer 1–0 Joe House 1–0 Cousin Sal 0–3 6 takes · all graded →
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Denver Broncos30
Arizona Cardinals16Raheem Palmer 2–0 Cousin Sal 1–0 Joe House 1–0 8 takes · all graded →
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Green Bay Packers17
Detroit Lions20Joe House 2–1 Cousin Sal 1–0 Raheem Palmer 1–1 11 takes · all graded →
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Los Angeles Rams35
Las Vegas Raiders21Raheem Palmer 1–0 Cousin Sal 1–1 Joe House 0–1 10 takes · all graded →
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Kansas City Chiefs3
Seattle Seahawks20Anthony Dabbundo 2–1 Joe House 1–0 Bill Simmons 1–0 16 takes · all graded →
Monday, Oct 26 · 1 game
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Dallas Cowboys38
Philadelphia Eagles21Anthony Dabbundo 3–1 Cousin Sal 2–1 Raheem Palmer 1–2 19 takes · all graded →
Episodes 14
Where this week’s takes were made, newest first, with how many of each episode’s takes are about this week’s games.
13 takes in Week 7NFL Week 7 Recap! Plus, Cowboys-Eagles Preview.
Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 26, 2026
3 takes in Week 7A Giants Revival, Browns Believers, a Jets Crash, J-Dub’s Brutal Injury, and Guess the Lines
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 25, 2026
- 67 takes in Week 7
NFL Week 7 Mega-Preview!
Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 23, 2026
- 15 takes in Week 7
Caleb Beats Drake, a Mega-Mailbag, Eagles Drama, NBA Surprises, and NFL Week 7
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 22, 2026
- 13 takes in Week 7
Patriots-Bears Preview, the World Series Begins, and the NBA Is Underway
Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 22, 2026
- 15 takes in Week 7
NBA Is BACK! Plus, Commanders-49ers Recap, and the World Series Is Set.
Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 20, 2026
- 4 takes in Week 7
A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 19, 2026
- 1 take in Week 7
NFL Week 6 Mega-Preview!
Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 16, 2026
1 take in Week 7PMS 2.0 1647 - TNF Recap, NFL Week 6 Preview/Picks, Utah Jazz and Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith, Nick Saban, Ian Rapoport, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk
The Pat McAfee Show · Oct 16, 2026
- 1 take in Week 7
Herbert’s Future, a Week 6 NFL Preview, Plus an NBA Deep Dive
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 15, 2026
1 take in Week 7NFL Betting Playground | Week 6
The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast · Oct 15, 2026
1 take in Week 7Eagles-Panthers, Mailbag, and Phillies Misery
The Ringer's Philly Special · Oct 14, 2026
- 1 take in Week 7
The Unflappable 49ers, Bad Coaching Galore, Drake Maye’s Rally, Tua’s Rough Cameo, and Guess the Lines
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 12, 2026
1 take in Week 7The Patriots Are Back, the Chargers Are Done, and More Week 4 Story Lines
The Ringer NFL Show · Oct 5, 2026
Every take on this week’s games
- The Eagles probably cover +4.5 against the Cowboys through a backdoor cover.
He expects a backdoor cover and said he'd stay away from it himself.
“So I think they cover plus four and a half.”
Lost by 17
- Javonte Williams scores the first touchdown of Cowboys–Eagles.
At +370.
“And I'm going to take Javante Williams first touchdown in this game.”
Saquon Barkley scored the game's first TD, an 8-yard run at 10:25 of the 1st quarter, after a Dallas field goal. Williams' only TD was a 2-yard run with 2:21 left in a 38-21 Cowboys win.
- Source: CBS Sports ↗ Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Live Score and Stats - October 26, 2026 Gametracker · Oct 26, 2026
- Dallas Goedert goes over 5.5 receptions against the Cowboys.
“over five and a half receptions for Dallas Goddard”
Dallas Goedert: 5 receptions
- Cowboys–Eagles goes under 44.5 points.
“I have the under in this game, under 44 and a half.”
59 total points
- The Cowboys beat the Eagles 27–17.
“Dallas wins 27 -17.”
Won by 17
- Brevyn Spann-Ford scores a touchdown against the Eagles.
Brevyn Spann-Ford anytime touchdown at +750.
“Finds his way into the end zone plus 750 to score a touchdown tonight.”
Dallas won 38-21. Its touchdowns were Lamb (2), Pickens and Javonte Williams, and Spann-Ford is not credited with a score in any recap.
- Source: Bleacher Report ↗ Cowboys Beat Eagles, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Dak, Saquon, Lamb, Pickens, Top Players · Oct 26, 2026
- The Cowboys beat the Eagles.
Moneyline at −200.
“I'm going with, Dallas money line minus 200”
Won by 17
- The Cowboys cover −4.5 against the Eagles.
Bet earlier in the week.
“I laid four and a half early in the week”
Won by 17
- The Cowboys lead the Eagles at halftime.
Dallas first half at −120.
“I'm taking Dallas first half Dallas game minus 120”
Dallas led the Eagles 20-14 at halftime on Oct. 26, 2026, so a first-half Dallas bet wins. The Cowboys went on to win 38-21.
- Source: NBC Sports ↗ Monday Night Football: Cowboys lead Eagles 20-14 at halftime · Oct 26, 2026
- Dallas Goedert goes over 49.5 receiving yards against the Cowboys.
“Let's go Dallas got her over 49 and a half receiving yards.”
Dallas Goedert: 48 receiving yards
- The Cowboys–Eagles first half goes under 22.5 points.
“So let's go first half under 22 and a half.”
The first half ended Cowboys 20, Eagles 14, which is 34 combined points and well over 22.5. Dallas won 38-21.
- Source: NBC Sports ↗ Monday Night Football: Cowboys lead Eagles 20-14 at halftime · Oct 26, 2026
- 6-point teaser: Bengals +7.5 against the Ravens and Packers +9 against the Lions.
Ringer 107, Week 7, his 6-point teaser.
“since he plus seven and a half against the Ravens green Bay plus nine over the lions”
- 1CIN +7.5CIN35@BAL13· Final✅
- 2GB +9GB17@DET20· Final✅
All 2 legs came true
- 1CIN +7.5
- 6-point teaser: Titans +7.5 against the Browns and Chiefs +8.5 against the Seahawks.
Ringer 107, Week 7, his 6-point teaser.
“So Tennessee plus seven and a half, Chiefs plus eight and a half.”
- 1TEN +7.5CLE27@TEN24· Final✅
- 2KC +8.5KC3@SEA20· Final❌
Leg 2 of 2 missed: Lost by 17
- 1TEN +7.5
- Tyler Higbee scores a touchdown against the Raiders.
Family Meal, National Tight Ends Day.
“So let's cash on Higby to start National Tight End Day, get that family meal served hot.”
Tyler Higbee: 0 receiving touchdowns
- George Kittle scores a touchdown against the Falcons.
Family Meal, National Tight Ends Day.
“Let's go with George Kittle anytime touchdown.”
George Kittle: 0 receiving touchdowns
- T.J. Hockenson scores a touchdown against the Colts.
Family Meal, National Tight Ends Day.
“TJ Hawkinson plus 240 to score”
T.J. Hockenson: 1 receiving touchdowns
- Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against the Lions.
Family Meal, National Tight Ends Day; he adds 6 catches for 80 yards.
“Tucker Kraft will find his way to the end zone.”
Tucker Kraft: 1 receiving touchdowns
- Tucker Kraft goes over on receptions and receiving yards against the Lions.
He says to play Kraft over on receptions and receiving yards.
“One of his six catches for 80 yards.”
- 1receptionsGB17@DET20· Final❌
- 2receiving yardsGB17@DET20· Final❌
Leg 1 of 2 missed: Tucker Kraft: 4 receptions
- 1receptions
- CeeDee Lamb has 110+ receiving yards against the Eagles.
Prop at +230.
“CD lamb, 110 plus receiving yards.”
CeeDee Lamb: 74 receiving yards
- The Cowboys probably beat the Eagles.
“And I like my team to roll here.”
Won by 17
- Browns–Titans goes under 37.5.
“Yeah, I took the under here.”
51 total points
- The Browns cover −1.5 at the Titans.
“I'll go ahead and lay the point in half with the Browns.”
Won by 3
- The Browns probably cover -1.5 at the Titans.
“You got to sell high on the Titans here.”
Won by 3
- Malik Willis runs for over 30.5 yards against the Jets
“I think it'll be with Malik's legs over 30 and a half total rushing yards.”
Malik Willis: 37 rushing yards
- The Jets lead the Dolphins at halftime and win the game.
First-half/full-game double at −120; predicts 10–3 at the half, 27–10 final.
“Play the Jets at halftime and full -time, minus 120.”
Miami led 21-7 at halftime and won 28-25 at MetLife Stadium, its first win of 2026. The Jets neither led at the half nor won, so both legs of the double failed.
- Source: NBC Sports ↗ Dolphins hold off Jets 28-25 for their first win of the season · Oct 25, 2026
- The Jets intercept Malik Willis a couple of times.
“They pick a couple of Malik Willis passes.”
Malik Willis: 0 interceptions
- Dolphins–Jets goes over 39.5.
He confirms 39.5 right after ('39 and a half is good').
“So let's go over 30.”
53 total points
- The Texans cover −10.5 against the Giants.
He also jokingly predicts a late Giants backdoor cover.
“However, I'm also laying 10 and a half”
Lost by 6
- The Texans cover −16.5 against the Giants (31–10).
Alternate line at +180; predicts 31–10.
“The Texans win minus 16.5.”
Lost by 6
- The Texans cover −10.5 against the Giants.
Ringer 107, Week 7 pick; he makes it Texans −12.
“I think the 10 and a half here is short.”
Lost by 6
- The Broncos cover −4.5 at the Cardinals.
“I'm laying a four and a half.”
Won by 14
- The Broncos cover −4.5 at the Cardinals (28–13).
His Wise Wager; predicts 28–13.
“Lay the four and a half.”
Won by 14
- The Cardinals beat the Broncos outright.
His Man's Best Bet; the Cardinals are 4.5-point home underdogs.
“So I'm taking man's best bet Cardinals money line”
Lost by 14
- The Vikings probably beat the Colts, possibly by something like 28-6.
“28 to 6 I mean that could be the score of this game I could certainly see that outcome here I can't make a case for the Colts”
Won by 6
- 6-point teaser: Packers +9 against the Lions and Vikings −0.5 against the Colts.
Ringer 107, Week 7, his 6-point teaser (Packers +3 to +9, Vikings −6.5 to −0.5).
“I'm teasing it down from six and a half to a half a point.”
- 1GB +9GB17@DET20· Final✅
- 2MIN −0.5IND10@MIN16· Final✅
All 2 legs came true
- 1GB +9
- The Vikings beat the Colts by about 10 (something like 23–13).
“So I think they're going to win by 10.”
Won by 6
- The Vikings cover −6.5 against the Colts.
His Wise Wager of the week.
“I'm laying in Minnesota”
Won by 6
- The Colts beat the Vikings outright (23–19).
His Man's Best Bet / upset special; predicts 23–19.
“Colts get the stink off of them, upsetting the Vikes in Twin Cities.”
Lost by 6
- The Colts cover +6.5 at the Vikings.
Ringer 107, Week 7 pick.
“I'm taking this six and a half as a one Oh seven selection”
Lost by 6
- Tetairoa McMillan has more receiving yards than Jalen Coker against the Buccaneers.
Tetairoa McMillan vs. Jalen Coker, more receiving yards, +170.
“Yeah, I have him as most receiving yards in this game.”
In the 43-13 Bucs win on Oct 25, 2026, McMillan had 4 catches for 40 yards. Coker had 1 catch for 9 yards. McMillan led by 31 yards.
- Source: NBC Sports ↗ Tetairoa McMillan held to 4/40 in loss to Bucs · Oct 25, 2026
- Baker Mayfield throws for more yards than Bryce Young.
Baker Mayfield vs. Bryce Young, more passing yards, +164.
“So I'm going to go with him for most passing yards or more passing yards.”
Mayfield threw for 64 yards, and Young threw for 163 in Tampa Bay's 43-13 win on Oct 25, 2026. Mayfield had fewer passing yards, so the prop lost.
- Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (buccaneers.com) ↗ Bucs 43, Panthers 13 - Bucs Defeat the Carolina Panthers in Week 7 · Oct 25, 2026
- Buccaneers–Panthers goes under 44.5.
“this is going to be an ugly divisional game match that's going to properly represent the NFC South by going under the total”
56 total points
- The Buccaneers cover +3 against the Panthers.
Ringer 107, Week 7 pick.
“I did take the bucks here again.”
Won by 30
- Jaylen Warren runs for over 63.5 yards against the Saints.
“Anyhow, Jalen Warren over 63 and a half rush yards.”
Jaylen Warren: 101 rushing yards
- Steelers–Saints goes under 44.5.
He guesses a final of about 19–15.
“I'm going under 44 and a half.”
26 total points
- The Steelers cover −2.5 against the Saints.
Steelers–Saints in Paris.
“I laid the two and a half, still like the three as well.”
Won by 6
- The Steelers beat the Saints.
Ringer 107, Week 7 pick (Steelers −3 in Paris).
“Give me the Pittsburgh Steelers.”
Won by 6
- Christian McCaffrey has over 15.5 rushing attempts against the Falcons.
“So let's go with Christian McCaffrey over 15 and a half rushing or rushing attempts.”
Christian McCaffrey: 7 carries
- 49ers–Falcons goes under 49.5
“And I'm playing an under, under 49 and a half, two components to it in the first place.”
49 total points
- The Falcons beat the 49ers (29–23).
Falcons +2.5; he predicts 29–23 Falcons.
“San Francisco due to trip up.”
Won by 9
