Minnesota Stands Alone as San Francisco and Kansas City Fall in Week 7
Minnesota remains the NFL’s last undefeated team following Week 7, preserving a perfect record while both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs suffered defeats. In a slate featuring 12 games across the league, the Minnesota Vikings edged Indianapolis 16-10 despite a shaky offensive performance. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers engineered a standout performance for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 at the Stade de France in Paris, marking the first NFL game ever played in France.
Injuries and Mistakes Undermine San Francisco in Atlanta
The San Francisco 49ers saw their 6-1 record dented in a 29-20 defeat against the Atlanta Falcons, hampered by a mounting injury list that sidelined key receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. San Francisco capitalized early on a strong ground game to claim a 14-3 lead before the offense stalled behind an ailing McCaffrey. Brock Purdy threw two interceptions, and a late fumble by George Kittle sealed the visitors’ fate. For Atlanta, now 3-4, Jessie Bates forced two turnovers, and Kendal Daniels secured a decisive interception just one week after a hospital visit following the Chicago game.
Seahawks Defense Stifles Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday Night Football
The Seattle Seahawks defense dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs in a 20-3 Sunday Night Football victory that dropped the defending champions to 5-1. Patrick Mahomes finished without a touchdown pass, absorbing constant pressure while completing passes for just 165 yards and throwing an interception. Kenneth Walker was held to 36 yards on the ground, while Travis Kelce managed 44 receiving yards—enough to push him into fifth place on the all-time receptions list with 1,104. Seattle capitalized through receptions by Smith-Njigba and rushing scores from Emanuel Wilson.
Rodgers and Steelers Make History at the Stade de France
Aaron Rodgers orchestrated a clinical offensive display as the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) secured their third victory by downing the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris. Playing at the Stade de France—the ninth nation to host an NFL fixture—the 43-year-old quarterback dissected the New Orleans defense through precise reads rather than deep throws. Pittsburgh dominated the line of scrimmage, rushing for 148 yards split between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, while holding the Saints (2-5) to just 18 yards on the ground. A late first-down scramble by Rodgers sealed the result after Tyler Shaugh threw a decisive interception to Payton Wilson in a game featuring only two touchdowns, caught by Darnell Washington and Devaughn Vele.
Vikings Escaping Indianapolis With the League’s Last Unbeaten Record
The Minnesota Vikings avoided the fate of San Francisco and Kansas City by surviving a close 16-10 battle against the Indianapolis Colts to improve to 6-0. Minnesota relied heavily on its defense and a measure of good fortune when Colts kicker Shrader missed two field goals after starting the season 18-for-18. Harrison Smith sealed the victory with an interception against Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones.
The Remaining Question Facing the Unbeaten Vikings
With San Francisco and Kansas City both dropping their records and joining the defeated ranks, Minnesota stands alone as the league’s final flawless team.
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