NFL Week 7 predictions: Upsets, fantasy sleepers, stat lines - ESPN

Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season is underway after the Bears beat the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday night. But what will happen in the remaining 13 games? We have 15 predictions from our NFL experts.

First, betting analyst Pamela Maldonado picks two underdogs who could win outright. Then, analytics writer Seth Walder projects stat lines for three players. Fantasy football writer Eric Moody suggests three sleepers, and analyst Matt Bowen predicts three players who will find the end zone. Finally, analyst Ben Solak lays out four wild-card predictions.

Can the Cardinals pull off an upset for the second straight week? What could Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's stat line look like against the Lions? Is Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee a sneaky play in fantasy? And how many sacks will Ravens edge rusher Trey Hendrickson have against his former team?

Let's make 15 big predictions for the Sunday and Monday action.

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Upset picks | Projected stat lines
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Arizona Cardinals +4.5 (+195 moneyline) vs. Denver Broncos

The Broncos haven't shown they can pull away when ahead this season. Denver is averaging only 3.4 yards per carry (third lowest in the league), and quarterback Bo Nix has thrown for just 230 yards over the past two games combined. Despite a strong showing against the Rams, Arizona's pass defense has given up plenty of explosive plays in 2026. But Denver rarely throws downfield to take advantage.

The Broncos' defense should be a tough matchup for Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett, so I'm not expecting a big offensive day from the Cardinals. But this matchup looks like it will be decided by a field goal, and Arizona could come out on top.

Kansas City Chiefs +2.5