We wrap up the NFL’s Week 7 tonight with yet another doubleheader. This one is more of a true doubleheader, with one game kicking off at 7 p.m. and the other at 10 p.m. I’ll have previews of both games below, but first let’s look at some of the other takeaways from Week 7.

The Broncos are in first place

It feels kind of hard to believe. The played one of the worst games I’ve seen in London in Week 6. Then, for 46 minutes, it seemed like they’d never played football, falling behind 19-0 to the Giants at home. Then, suddenly, they accounted for 33 points in 14 minutes to pull out the one-point win. At 5-2 on the season, they lead the AFC West. It’s an amazing turn of events, but it will be interesting to see how that continues.

The Patriots are for real

If it feels weird to see the Broncos on top in the AFC West, it’s even more surreal to see the Patriots on top in the AFC East. The Patriots are also 5-2. And while they fell behind early in Tennessee, they pulled it out by 18 points in the end. The Patriots beat the Bills and have been going strong thanks to an easier schedule. But Mike Vrabel has turned it around for the Patriots, who look like a playoff contender in the AFC.

Here comes the Chiefs

Rumors of the Chiefs’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. After an 0-2 start, the Chiefs have pulled things together. They’ve gotten healthier, they’ve gotten Rashee Rice back, and now they sit at 4-3, on the cusp of the playoff race. In short, if you counted the Chiefs out early, you made a mistake.

And now, on to the Monday night games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) at Detroit Lions (4-2)

The Buccaneers have been the cardiac kids with comeback wins against a number of opponents. The Lions, meanwhile, stumbled in Week 1 and struggled last week, but have been mostly solid. They’re looking for a home win to keep going in the NFC North.

For the Buccaneers, Mayfield is a QB1. He’s been great all season. In the backfield, it’s about Rachaad White. He’s filling in for Bucky Irving and has been solid. Fire him up. In the receiving game, Cade Otton has some upside as a high-end TE2. Mike Evans appears on track to play, so I’m firing him up, too.

For the Lions, it’s pretty simple. Jared Goff is a high-end QB2 with upside. Jahmyr Gibbs is an RB1, while David Montgomery is an RB2. In the passing game, Amon-Ra St. Brown is a WR1, while Jameson Williams is a WR3 with upside. I like Sam LaPorta as a low-end TE1, too.

I’m taking the Lions at home in this one.

Houston Texans (2-3) at Seattle Seahawks (4-2)

The Texans have gotten off to a slow start. But they had a big win in Week 5 prior to having their bye week. Still, this Week 7 matchup is rough, facing a good defense on the road with a middling offensive line. The Seahawks, meanwhile, have quietly worked to keep pace with the Rams and 49ers in the NFC West. They don’t get the headlines, but they’ve been a decent force in the NFC.

For the Texans, C.J. Stroud is a low-end QB2. In the backfield, Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are splitting time. I don’t trust either of them in Week 7. I do like Nico Collins as a WR2 and Dalton Schultz as a TE2 with upside.

For the Seahawks, Sam Darnold is a solid QB2 option. He’s looked good for the Seahawks. In the backfield, Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet have been splitting time. Walker is an RB3, as is Charbonnet. In the passing game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been on fire. He’s a WR1. Cooper Kupp is more of a WR3, while A.J. Barner is a TE2.

I’m taking the Seahawks at home.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.