Atlanta surprised Buffalo on MNF with a physical, disciplined approach that said more about their growth than one win. Penix Jr. was surgical, orchestrating the offense with poise, while Bijan Robinson added a multifaceted threat that kept the Bills honest. The Falcons’ defense, already stingy, locked down late and kept Josh Allen under wraps as Atlanta moved to 3-2 and planted a playoff-improbable-but-not-impossible flag in the national conversation.

Penix’s leadership and self-correcting mindset energized a locker room that believes in each other, and coach Morris’s praise highlighted a team rallying around a clear plan. This wasn’t splash; it was a blueprint win that the Falcons hope can carry them through a demanding schedule and into meaningful late-season contention.

The win felt bigger because it was against one of the league’s standards-bearers. If Atlanta can sustain this level of finish and balance on offense with Penix guiding the ship and Bijan contributing in multiple ways, the Falcons will be a dangerous wildcard team down the stretch.

Week 7’s NFL TV map from 506 Sports places Ravens fans on a bye while marquee games headline the slate: Chiefs-Raiders, Eagles-Vikings, and Cowboys-Commanders. With Baltimore out of the picture, fantasy managers must refocus on the top matchups and regional broadcasts that will shape streaming and lineup decisions. The week also showcases broad parity across divisions, late-game volatility, and multiple byes that could redefine ownership and bet angles as the schedule shifts around primetime and London blocks.

Expect high-scoring potential in the highlighted matchups and a spotlight on how to allocate rosters around byes, simulcasts, and regional broadcasts that influence information flow and timing. The slate underscores the need for flexible lineups, smart streaming, and an eye on late-week injury news that could swing Waiver adds and start/sit calls.

Week 7 NFL QB power rankings pivot on bye weeks and last weekend's showings. Mahomes surges back with a three-TD performance, while Mayfield keeps Tampa Bay atop MVP chatter. Allen sits at No. 2 ahead of a looming Bills bye, and Fields and Stroud headline a steady stream of rookies and veterans driving fantasy upside. The list underscores weekly volatility and matchup-based upside for fantasy managers.

Top contenders clash with emerging passers as injuries and game scripts shape production. Expect continued volatility, with pass-heavy backfields and key comebacks highlighting the stretch run for fantasy leagues.