NFL Week 7 scores: Bengals rout Ravens 35-13, Vikings stay perfect at 6-0
Cincinnati crushed Baltimore, the Giants won in overtime in Houston, the Buccaneers scored 43 in Carolina and Minnesota stayed unbeaten. All of Sunday's Week 7 NFL results in one place.
At a glance
- The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 on Sunday, October 25, the most lopsided result of a busy Week 7.
- The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 to stay unbeaten at 6-0.
- The New York Giants won 27-21 in overtime in Houston; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thrashed the Carolina Panthers 43-13.
- The Lions edged the Packers 20-17 and the Falcons beat the 49ers 29-20; the Chiefs-Seahawks Sunday night game and Monday's Cowboys-Eagles game complete the week.
The Cincinnati Bengals routed the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 and the Minnesota Vikings stayed perfect at 6-0 on a busy Sunday of Week 7 in the NFL on October 25. The New York Giants needed overtime to win 27-21 in Houston, Tampa Bay scored 43 points at Carolina, and Detroit edged Green Bay 20-17 in a divisional thriller. Here are all of Sunday's results, the standout performances and what comes next.
Week 7 results
| Matchup | Final score | Records after |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots at Bears (Thursday) | Bears 30, Patriots 24 | CHI 5-2, NE 4-3 |
| Bengals at Ravens | Bengals 35, Ravens 13 | CIN 4-2, BAL 4-3 |
| Buccaneers at Panthers | Buccaneers 43, Panthers 13 | TB 2-5, CAR 3-3 |
| Rams at Raiders | Rams 35, Raiders 21 | LAR 3-4, LV 3-4 |
| Broncos at Cardinals | Broncos 30, Cardinals 16 | DEN 5-2, ARI 2-5 |
| 49ers at Falcons | Falcons 29, 49ers 20 | ATL 3-4, SF 6-1 |
| Giants at Texans | Giants 27, Texans 21 (OT) | NYG 4-2-1, HOU 2-5 |
| Packers at Lions | Lions 20, Packers 17 | DET 4-2, GB 4-3 |
| Dolphins at Jets | Dolphins 28, Jets 25 | MIA 1-5, NYJ 2-5 |
| Browns at Titans | Browns 27, Titans 24 | CLE 5-2, TEN 1-6 |
| Colts at Vikings | Vikings 16, Colts 10 | MIN 6-0, IND 2-5 |
| Steelers at Saints | Steelers 16, Saints 10 | PIT 5-2, NO 2-5 |
| Chiefs at Seahawks (Sunday night) | Late game | KC 5-0, SEA 3-3 before kick-off |
| Cowboys at Eagles (Monday) | Monday, October 26 | DAL 2-4, PHI 2-4 |
Standout performances
| Player | Team | Stat line |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | Titans | 25 carries, 129 yards, 3 TD (in defeat) |
| Jared Goff | Lions | 22/32, 303 yards, 2 TD |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | Lions | 29 carries, 116 yards |
| Cam Skattebo | Giants | 17 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD |
| Bucky Irving | Buccaneers | 24 carries, 106 yards, 2 TD |
| Deshaun Watson | Browns | 25/36, 308 yards |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | 24/31, 321 yards, 2 TD (Thursday) |
The big stories
Bengals humble Baltimore. Cincinnati scored 35 points on the road against their AFC North rivals, while the Ravens' ground game was shut down: Derrick Henry managed only 45 yards on 17 carries. Baltimore, with Tyler Huntley at quarterback, threw for 298 yards but could not keep pace.
Vikings remain the NFC's last unbeaten team. Minnesota did just enough against Indianapolis in a low-scoring game, with Kyler Murray throwing a touchdown pass. Jonathan Taylor ran for 95 yards and a score for the Colts.
Giants survive in overtime. Running back Cam Skattebo ran for 124 yards and J.J. McCarthy threw for 252 as the Giants won 27-21 after extra time in Houston to move to 4-2-1.
Lions edge Packers. Jared Goff passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns and Jahmyr Gibbs carried 29 times as Detroit won the NFC North meeting by three points.
Falcons stop the 49ers. Atlanta handed San Francisco only its second defeat of the season despite 288 passing yards from Brock Purdy.
Bucs explode. Tampa Bay put up 43 points at Carolina, with Bucky Irving scoring twice on the ground.
Background
Several teams had bye weeks, so fewer than 16 games were played. With the season approaching its midpoint and the trade deadline coming up, results like Baltimore's heavy home defeat often push struggling teams to decide whether to buy or sell.
Why it matters
The standings are starting to separate. Minnesota and Kansas City are the only unbeaten teams, San Francisco remains the NFC's other leading side at 6-1, and in the AFC North the Bengals' win tightens a division in which Pittsburgh (5-2), Cleveland (5-2), Baltimore (4-3) and Cincinnati (4-2) are close together.
What happens next
- Sunday night: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks — result in our next update.
- Monday, October 26: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Monday Night Football, 5:15am Pakistan time on Tuesday).
- Thursday, October 29: Week 8 begins.
Questions people are asking
What were the NFL scores on Sunday, October 25, 2026?
Results included Bengals 35 Ravens 13, Buccaneers 43 Panthers 13, Rams 35 Raiders 21, Broncos 30 Cardinals 16, Falcons 29 49ers 20, Giants 27 Texans 21 (OT), Lions 20 Packers 17, Dolphins 28 Jets 25, Browns 27 Titans 24, Vikings 16 Colts 10 and Steelers 16 Saints 10.
Which NFL teams are still unbeaten in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 after beating the Colts, and the Kansas City Chiefs entered their Sunday night game in Seattle at 5-0.
When is Monday Night Football in Week 7?
The Dallas Cowboys visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, October 26, to close Week 7; both teams are 2-4.
