Week seven is now in the books in the 2022 National Football League regular season. Here are five of the top storylines.
5) Green Bay Packers inept offense.
Earlier this month we were discussing the struggling Denver Broncos offense. Now it is time to discuss the underachieving Green Bay Packers. For the first time since 1999, the Packers played a full game without recording a first down on third down in a 23-21 loss to the Washington Commanders. The Packers are now 3-4, and three games back of the NFC North leading Minnesota Vikings.
4) Another upset loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A week ago the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 20-18 to the Pittsburgh Steelers even though the Buccaneers were 9.5 point favourites. On Sunday, the Buccaneers were a 13 point favourite against the Carolina Panthers, and lost again, as they were given a 21-3 beatdown. It is now clear Tom Brady is struggling with his mojo and at age 45, is not the quarterback he once was.
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3) New York Jets acquire James Robinson.
With the New York Jets losing running back Breece Hall for the season with a torn ACL, the Jets went out and made a trade on Monday night. They acquired running back James Robinson of Rockford, Illinois for a draft pick. After not getting a single carry for the Jaguars against the New York Giants on Sunday, it is expected Robinson will share the load with Michael Carter the rest of the season for a Jets squad that is 5-2 after winning their last four games. In 2022, Robinson has 81 rushes for 340 yards and three touchdowns, along with nine catches for 46 yards and another major score.
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2) Thursday Night Football Game with points.
The issue with the Thursday Night Football games in week five and six was the fact that few points were scored. In week five, the Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 12-9 in overtime. In week six, the Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 12-7. In week seven, the Arizona Cardinals or New Orleans Saints had no problems scoring points as they combined for 76 points in a 42-34 Arizona win.
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1) Seahawks are in first place in the NFC West.
Heading into the season, the Seattle Seahawks were expected to finish last in the NFC West. But after seven weeks, they are first at 4-3 after a 37-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has been sensational, as he has a completion percentage of 73.5% which leads the NFL. When discussing the Seahawks surprise start, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll stated on Monday, “you guys thought we were all f—-d up.” Yes, Pete, there have been shocking surprises to start the year, and Seattle in first is on top of the list.
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