NFL Sunday according to Twitter: Bengals claim top spot in AFC North

Sportsnet Staff October 25, 2021, 12:39 PM

Since the start of the 2021 NFL season, football fans have been pretty spoiled. We’ve been treated to some thrilling matchups, from high-stakes defensive battles to shootouts that go right down to the final doink.

And then Week 7 came along. And, well, you can’t win ’em all, right? (Well, unless you’re Arizona.)

After six consecutive Sundays with at least one overtime, Week 7 brought several blowouts. Just one of Sunday’s 11 games was won by just a single score, with nine others won by double-digit margins.

Some were, understandably, expected — the Buccaneers laid a world of hurt on the Bears, the Cardinals coasted to 7-0 over the lowly Texans, and the Patriots’ tradition of embarrassing the Jets continued.

Others? Not so much — the Titans completely shut down Kansas City, the Giants delivered a dominant performance over Carolina, and the Bengals claimed the top spot in the AFC North with a statement win over Baltimore.

It’s simply amazing that Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase have already brought the Bengals back to NFL prominence.

Through 7 weeks the Bengals will lead the AFC North, the toughest division in football, for the first time since 2015!

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 24, 2021

Here’s what Sunday’s series of blowouts looked like, with a little help from Twitter:

Titans 27, Chiefs 3

If you told me that the #chiefs held Derrick Henry to 86 yards on 29 carries with 0 TDs and a long of 11 yards, I would have thought KC would have blown out the #titans.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) October 24, 2021

.@PatrickMahomes: "It's been rainbows and flowers and awesome these last few years but when you want to build something substantial and something great you're going to go through parts like this." @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/OqUkKbqr4V

— Dani Welniak (@KCTVDani) October 25, 2021

Packers 24, Washington 10

It's here, and it's glorious.

Packers OLB Rashan Gary had 10 total pressures on Sunday against Washington, per @PFF.

— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) October 25, 2021

Bengals 41, Ravens 17

Joe Burrow threw for 416 yards and 3 TD.

The offensive line blocked for over 5.0 yards per carry and allowed just 1 sack.

Ja'Marr Chase went for over 200 receiving yards.

They handed Baltimore its largest defeat with Lamar at QB (24 points).

Statement win by the @Bengals.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 24, 2021

Ravens no longer favored to win the AFC North.

The 41-17 loss loss to Cincinnati dropped Baltimore's chances of winning division from 72.4% to 36.8%.

Current projection to win AFC North

Bengals 41.7%
Ravens 36.8%
Browns 17%
Steelers 4.5%

Source: ESPN's Football Power Index

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 25, 2021

Giants 25, Panthers 3

So, Daniel Jones is the best QB, RB and WR the Giants have.

— Big Blue View (@bigblueview) October 24, 2021

Listing the weaknesses for NFC playoff teams and it's pretty much cornerback, cornerback, cornerback, which got me thinking…I bet the Panthers could flip Stephon Gilmore to a contender for a higher pick than the one they sent.

They probably won't do it, but they could!

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) October 25, 2021

Falcons 30, Dolphins 28

The Dolphins lose their 6th straight game. Falcons win 30-28 with the last second FG.

Tua Tagovailoa will be the headline everywhere, he did throw two bad picks, but he also showed resiliency with big throws and runs. Love to see that from young QB. May not matter in the end.

— Will Manso (@WillManso) October 24, 2021

Patriots 54, Jets 13

The Patriots' 47 points vs the Jets are the most they've scored vs them since… The Butt Fumble Game. pic.twitter.com/kDxsIoZSnm

— NFL on CBS(@NFLonCBS) October 24, 2021

Raiders 33, Eagles 22

Raiders QB Derek Carr completed 31-of-34 passes yesterday, good for a 91.2% completion percentage.

He now has two games in his career with at least 30 attempts and a 90% completion percentage.

Every other player in NFL history has combined for one.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 25, 2021

Rams 28, Lions 19

Jared Goff 2 ints in his last 3 throws, this game microcosmic of his career. Hung tough, showed heart but ultimately too many costly mistakes

— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) October 24, 2021

Buccaneers 38, Bears 3

6-1 for the first time in franchise history pic.twitter.com/AdY1kc3pNu

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 24, 2021

Bears have yet to throw for 200+ passing yards in a game this season.

They’re the first @NFL team since the 2008 Titans to start a season with 7+ games w/out 200 pass yards.@NFLResearch

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 25, 2021

Cardinals 31, Texans 5

Scorigami! First team in NFL history to win a game 31-5.

It's an honor to join the @NFL_Scorigami club.

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 24, 2021

Colts 30, 49ers 18

After JT’s fumble on his team’s first offensive snap, Carson Wentz pulled Jonathan Taylor aside and told him, “We’re still coming to you. You’re the best player on this field.”

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) October 25, 2021

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