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NFL Week 7 top plays: Chiefs hammer 49ers; Packers, Bucs stunned

Week 7 of the NFL season continued Sunday with a huge win by the Chiefs and big losses by the Packers and Bucs. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers aren't getting much help

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren't getting enough help from their Buccaneer and Packer teammates this season

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Separating NFC contenders and pretenders after Week 7

The Eagles are currently the class of the NFC. But who among the Buccaneers, Cowboys and other conference foes are potential contenders?

OCTOBER 24, 2022

NFL odds Week 7: Wacky wins and bad beats

We got you covered from all the NFL wacky wins to bad beats. Here's a rundown on how bettors fared during this week's slate of games.

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Cade Otton - Another productive showing in loss Otton brought in four of five targets for 64 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Otton finished with the second-highest yardage total of the day for the Buccaneers' pass catchers as he drew a start for Cameron Brate (neck). The rookie has made good use of both his starting opportunities thus far -- he also posted a 6-43 line on seven targets in Week 5 when Brate was out with a concussion. Otton may slowly be putting himself in position to take over the top role irrespective of Brate's status, and he could be in line for another game in that spot with Tampa Bay having a quick turnaround for a Week 8 home matchup against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No McCaffrey? No problem for emboldened Panthers run game

Days after trading star running back Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panthers ran for a season-high 173 yards and rolled past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leonard Fournette - Held in check during loss Fournette rushed eight times for 19 yards and brought in two of three targets for seven yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact The veteran back was nearly outpaced in carries by rookie Rachaad White, who logged six totes of his own. Fournette was partly frozen out by game script as well as the afternoon went on, and even his usually robust pass-catching role didn't manifest. Fournette's rushing yardage and target totals were both his second lowest of the season, but he'll likely bounce back into a bigger role during a Week 8 interconference showdown versus the Ravens on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Seven grabs in Week 7 loss Godwin brought in seven of 13 targets for 43 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Godwin was second on the afternoon in receptions and targets for the Buccaneers but mostly limited to a short-area role, leading to his second-lowest yardage tally of the season. The veteran has compiled at least six grabs in four straight games, but he'll head into a Week 8 home showdown against the Ravens on Thursday night still searching for his 100-yard game of the season.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans - Impressive day goes for naught Evans secured nine of 15 targets for 96 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Evans' reception, receiving yardage and target totals led the Buccaneers on the afternoon, but the impressive numbers didn't come close to equating to any true offensive team success. The game may have turned out quite differently had Evans not dropped a perfectly thrown pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter in which he'd broken wide open down the middle of the field for a sure touchdown. Evans' catch total was also a season-best figure and his yardage tally the second highest of the campaign for him, so he'll head into a Week 8 Thursday night home showdown against the Ravens with some momentum.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 7 Top Viral Moments: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers struggle

Here are the top moments that got social media buzzing during Week 7 of NFL action.

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Luke Goedeke - In walking boot Goedeke (lower leg) was in a walking boot after Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Goedeke is claiming the injury was not a factor in losing time to Nick Leverett during the game, but he's clearly dealing with some kind of issue to his lower leg. The Buccaneers have a short week and will host the Ravens on Thursday, so Goedeke will likely need to heal quickly if he's going to suit up for the game.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady - Struggles persist in Week 7 loss Brady completed 32 of 49 passes for 290 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. He also rushed once for one yard and recov...

Impact For the second straight week, Brady put up aesthetically pleasing numbers in an underwhelming performance for the Buccaneers offense. The future Hall of Famer took only one sack, stayed away from turnovers and connected with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for a combined 16 completions and 139 yards, yet somehow failed to lead the Bucs to a single touchdown. It was Brady's first game without a scoring toss since the Week 4 win over the Patriots last season -- although that wouldn't have been the case had Evans not dropped a sure touchdown while running uncovered down the middle of the field in the first quarter -- and he and his pass catchers are once again left searching for answers going into a short week ahead of a Week 8 interconference showdown with the Ravens on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs drop under .500 with shocking loss to Panthers

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell below

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Gage - Departs Sunday's game Gage picked up a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest at Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Before exiting in the fourth quarter, Gage reeled in four of his five targets for 39 yards. He tended to a hamstring injury for the first four weeks of the campaign, so the fifth-year wide receiver may have aggravated the issue.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Will not return Winfield is out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Panthers after suffering a concussion, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winfield's absence will certainly be a blow to the Buccaneers secondary, which is already dealing with multiple injuries, including the loss of Anthony Chesley (hamstring) to an in-game injury as well. Winfield will need to work through concussion protocols before trying to return in Week 8 against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Being evaluated for concussion Winfield is being evaluated for a concussion by Tampa Bay's medical staff, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Winfield went down on one knee after making a tackle in the third quarter. He was able to walk off the field but is being treated for a possible concussion. Before exiting, he made two tackles, including one for a loss.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Chesley - Done for today Chesley (hamstring) will not return Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Chesley's absence will leave the Buccaneers light on corner depth for the remainder of the game. Jamel Dean, Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney are now the only healthy corners available on the team's defense.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Edwards - Available Week 7 Edwards (elbow) is officially active for Sunday's game at Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Edwards received the questionable tag despite being a full practice participant all week, so it's not much of a surprise he's suiting up against the Panthers. The 26-year-old played nearly every defensive snap for Tampa Bay before sitting out Week 6 with the elbow issue.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Wells - Activated from injured reserve Wells (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Wells suffered a calf injury in Week 2 and has missed the team's last four games. He's likely to play primarily on special teams and as a depth option for the offensive unit.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlton Davis III - Won't play Sunday Davis (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest in Carolina.

Impact Davis was initially deemed questionable after logging limited practice sessions Wednesday and Friday around a DNP on Thursday. However, he's now been ruled out of the Week 7 clash against the Panthers. Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) will also miss the contest, so rookie Zyon McCollum may get the start.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Edwards - Listed as questionable Edwards (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Impact Edwards fully participated in practice all week, but he'll still carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's Week 7 matchup. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the safety suit up against the Panthers given his status during practice.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE