The 2026 NFL season hits Week 7 with the New England Patriots facing the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, Pittsburgh meeting New Orleans in Paris on Sunday morning, and Kansas City visiting Seattle for Sunday Night Football as broadcast assignments and early betting markets take shape across the league.
As the football schedule reaches its midpoint this week, attention shifts to a slate featuring four teams on byes — the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders — alongside several high-stakes divisional clashes and notable international fixtures.
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears on Thursday Night
Week 7 action opens at Soldier Field with New England facing Chicago in a Thursday night matchup broadcast on Prime Video. The Patriots arrive following the return of cornerback Christian Gonzalez to their defense, a unit ranking fifth in fewest points allowed at 18.8 per game. The Bears sit directly behind them in sixth, allowing 19.8 points per contest.
Chicago comes in with a healthy Caleb Williams under center. The matchup marks the first time this season the Patriots face a team with a top-10 Super Bowl probability in predictive models.
New England head coach Mike Vrabel prepares his defensive scheme for the short preparation time, while Bears head coach Ben Johnson manages offensive play-calling duties. Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung provide the commentary for the opening contest.
Pittsburgh Steelers Versus New Orleans Saints in Paris
The international series heads to France as the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the New Orleans Saints on Sunday morning. Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, Jason Kelce, and Molly McGrath handle the broadcast duties for the game.
The Steelers under Mike McCarthy enter the game. New Orleans averages 25.3 points per game, ranking 10th offensively despite carrying a 2-4 record that reflects ongoing defensive struggles.
Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night
Sunday night features a prime-time clash as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on NBC with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark on the call. The matchup places former Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker against his former team.
The Seahawks defense enters the matchup allowing the 10th-fewest rushing yards while boasting a stingy pass defense that surrenders the fewest total yards in the league.
Broadcast Assignments Across the Week 7 Slate
Networks have set their commentary crews for the complete slate of games scheduled across Sunday and Monday.
| Matchup | Date & Time | Network | Announcers |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots at Chicago Bears | Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video | Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung |
| Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints | Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network | Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, Jason Kelce, Molly McGrath |
| San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons | Oct. 25, 1:00 p.m. | FOX | Kenny Albert, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks | Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | NBC | Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark |
| Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | Oct. 25, 8:15 p.m. | ABC/ESPN | Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge |
Additional matchups on Sunday afternoon include the Green Bay Packers visiting the Detroit Lions on FOX with Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi, and the Los Angeles Rams facing the Las Vegas Raiders with Chris Myers, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi.
Other regional windows feature the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travelling to face the Carolina Panthers with Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, and Allison Williams on FOX, while Jim Nantz, JJ Watt, and Tracy Wolfson call the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Atlanta Falcons.
The Indianapolis Colts visit the Minnesota Vikings with Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, and Evan Washburn on CBS, the Cleveland Browns face the Tennessee Titans with Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan, and AJ Ross, and the Miami Dolphins play the New York Jets with Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala.
The Denver Broncos square off against the Arizona Cardinals on CBS with Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, and Melanie Collins.