49ers lead Week 7 rankings as Bears rise and Rams slide
The Big Lead keeps San Francisco first in the NFC and moves Chicago to third; CBS Sports places the Rams 18th in its league-wide list.
The San Francisco 49ers top two NFL Week 7 power rankings published on October 20 after a 23-17 win over Washington. The Big Lead ranks the unbeaten 49ers first among NFC teams, while CBS Sports puts them first across the league. Those positions are editorial assessments of the teams entering the next round of games.
Chicago climbs after Caleb Williams returns
The Big Lead moves the Chicago Bears from fourth to third in its NFC ranking after their 31-23 road win over Atlanta. It says quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring strain and completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards without a turnover. Chicago had led 31-7 before Atlanta narrowed the margin.
CBS Sports also credits Williams’ return in its assessment of the win, placing the 4-2 Bears 13th among all 32 teams. The different positions reflect the scope of each list: The Big Lead ranks only NFC teams, while CBS Sports ranks the entire league. Chicago is scheduled to host New England on October 22.
Green Bay gains ground after beating Dallas
The Big Lead lifts the Green Bay Packers three places to sixth in the NFC after a 23-13 win over Dallas, their third consecutive victory. Green Bay converted its first seven third downs and built a 17-0 lead, according to the outlet. The Packers are scheduled to visit Detroit on October 25 after moving ahead of the Lions on that list.
Rams slip after home loss to Arizona
CBS Sports places the Los Angeles Rams 18th overall with a 2-4 record after an 18-16 home defeat by Arizona on a last-second field goal. Pete Prisco says Rams receiver Davante Adams faces six to 10 weeks out with a hamstring injury. The Big Lead says Arizona’s road win lifted it off the bottom of its NFC ranking.
The Big Lead puts Philadelphia 16th and last in its NFC ranking, down from 12th after four straight losses. It reports that quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season with blood clots in his lungs. The Eagles are scheduled to host Dallas on October 26.
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Sources and context
- NFC power rankings for NFL Week 7: 49ers hold on, Packers climb againThe Big Lead, syndicated via Yahoo Sports; Reuters credit is for the accompanying image, not the article’s reporting
- Prisco's NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Rams are a mess, Texans climb eight spotsCBS Sports
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