Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday's action in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Catch up on each game's biggest takeaways using the links below:
London
Early Window
Late Window
Sunday Night
LONDON
Jacksonville Jaguars 32, New England Patriots 16
1-6-0
2-5-0
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Jeremy Bergman's takeaways:
- Thomas and the Tank engine take off. After running just five plays in the first quarter, Jacksonville quickly seized back control of Sunday's game starting with a dominant 22-point second quarter. Trevor Lawrence's efficient afternoon was bolstered by solid showings from Tank Bigsby and Brian Thomas Jr., the former filling in for the injured Travis Etienne and the latter enjoying his latest breakout game as QB1's go-to wide receiver. Bigsby bullied New England's front seven to the tune of 118 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries (all career highs), picking up a number of first downs and extending the Jags' clock-killing marches; he was the workhorse on Jacksonville's 17-play, 11:24 point-less drive straddling the third and fourth quarters. Thomas continued his hot run of play with 89 yards and a score on five catches and as many targets, piling on to his already team-leading totals. With Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s setbacks, Thomas has reliably been the top rookie WR in the NFL this season. Owner Shad Khan wasn't wrong when he said this offseason that Jacksonville's roster was the most talented in its history. On days like Sunday, when the franchise QB is in control and the youngsters are making plays, it's all the more evident that the Jags have all the pieces -- even if at times their quality of play remains a puzzle.
- Maye's day marred by supporting cast. In his second NFL start, Drake Maye displayed greater comfortability and poise in the pocket, dishing dimes at every level with confidence and avoiding interceptions. That the green rookie signal-caller is already the most reliable piece in New England's offense, though, is a troubling sign. Rhamondre Stevenson, typically the heartbeat of this Pats offense, was a non-factor (25 yards on nine touches) coming off a foot injury. The offensive line, in its seventh iteration in as many games, lost another starter when Layden Robinson was sidelined, and it wilted in the shuffle. As for New England's pass catchers, Maye found a lot of them, but none with more frequency than Hunter Henry (eight catches, 92 yards). The wide receivers were more of a mixed bag. Ja'Lynn Polk dropped three more passes and slipped on a crucial two-point conversion before exiting with a head injury. Demario Douglas had just two grabs while dealing with an illness. Maye dropped a few beauties to K.J. Osborn and Kayshon Boutte -- and his 26-of-37, 276-yards, two-TD line is all you can ask of a rookie -- but there remain too few dependable difference-makers in the Pats' attack.
- The Doug Pederson regime lives to fight another day. A loss sinking Duval to 1-6 could have spelled the end of the head coach's tenure in Jacksonville; the Jaguars have underperformed this season and losing twice in London, their home away from home, is a non-starter. But the Jags will return to the States after a two-week stay in the U.K. still in it at 2-5, just one game behind the rival Colts (second in the AFC South) in the win column. It won't get any easier for Jacksonville upon landing. Next up is the rest of the NFC North (vs. GB, vs. MIN, at DET) and a prime-time trip to Philly, Pederson's last place of employment. By the Week 12 bye, the Jags will know what they have. What they need before then are at least two more wins.
Next Gen Stats Insight for Patriots-Jaguars (via NFL Pro): Nearly all of Trevor Lawrence’s passing production against the Patriots came on in-breaking routes (159 of 193 passing yards); his +15.2 EPA targeting in-breakers is the highest mark by a QB in a game this season. Lawrence’s average time to throw of 2.41 seconds was his quickest in a game this season, leading to a season-low three pressures against and zero sacks (14.3% pressure rate).
NFL Research: Parker Washington’s 96-yard punt return touchdown was the longest TD in an international game and the first-ever special teams TD in an international game.
EARLY WINDOW
Seattle Seahawks 34, Atlanta Falcons 14
4-3-0
4-3-0
Buffalo Bills 34, Tennessee Titans 10
1-5-0
5-2-0
2-4-0
1-5-0
Green Bay Packers 24, Houston Texans 22
5-2-0
5-2-0
Indianapolis Colts 16, Miami Dolphins 10
2-4-0
4-3-0
Detroit Lions 32, Minnesota Vikings 31
5-1-0
5-1-0
Philadelphia Eagles 28, New York Giants 3
4-2-0
2-5-0
LATE WINDOW
2-4-0
1-4-0
1-5-0
4-2-0
5-0-0
3-3-0
SUNDAY NIGHT
2-4-0
4-2-0
