Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people driving this week’s NFL action.
From players to coaches, here are the 10 most important people to watch in Week 7.
Wide receiver Davante Adams | new york jets
Tuesday at the Las Vegas Raiders deal with adams To the Jets for a 2025 conditional third-round pick. wednesdayJets interim coach Jeff Ubrich said he expects Adams, who has missed three straight games with a hamstring injury, to play in Sunday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2).
New York (2-4) is counting on Adams and QB Aaron Rodgers to start rekindling their chemistry. According to a report by ESPN Benjamin SolakRodgers and Adams combined for 68 TDs when they played in Green Bay from 2014-21, the most of any QB-WR duo during that span.
But Adams and Rodgers could be flummoxed against Pittsburgh. The hapless Jets offense is tied for 22nd in the league (18.8 PPG) and the Steelers are second in points allowed (14.3).
Tight end Brock Bowers | las vegas raiders
If Adams leaves, Bowers will emerge as the Raiders’ No. 1 option. According to ESPN Paul Gutierrez, The first-round pick out of Georgia has 37 receptions, the second-most by a rookie tight end through the first six games of the Super Bowl era (the Eagles’ Keith Jackson had 38 in 1988). recorded).
Vegas (2-4) has failed to score more than 20 points in any of its last three games, but Bowers should still be able to put up a solid performance in Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Rams (1-4). Los Angeles has allowed 24 points per game over its last three contests.
Wide receiver GunColeman | Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns (1-5) in another blockbuster trade Tuesday. I sent Amari Cooper. They won in round 3 of 2025 and round 7 of 2026 over the Buffalo Bills (4-2) in round 6 of 2025.
wednesdayBills coach Sean McDermott said he hasn’t decided whether the five-time Pro Bowler will play in Sunday’s home game against the Tennessee Titans (1-4). Regardless of whether Cooper plays or not, this trade could still impact Coleman, a rookie at Florida State.
Through his first six games, the second-round pick has recorded 12 receptions for 201 yards and two TD catches. Coleman needs to start producing better numbers. Otherwise, his goals may be diminished.
Linebacker Fred Warner | San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers lost. 4 games in a row To the Kansas City Chiefs, including Super Bowls LIV and LVIII. Appearing on KNBR-FM in San Francisco on Tuesday, Warner said beating KC would help the team.Get over that hurdle.”
Plus, the 49ers can keep the momentum going if they beat the Chiefs 5-0 on Sunday. After starting 1-2, they won two of their last three games and advanced to first place in the NFC West.
Warner should continue to be a difference-maker during 49ers home games. Through his first six games, he leads the league in forced fumbles (four) and is tied for sixth in interceptions (two).
Quarterback CJ Stroud | Houston Texans
Houston (5-1) may need Stroud to beat Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love in Sunday’s road game. his Monday press conferenceTexans coach DeMeco Ryans said Love, who is tied for second in the league in passing TDs (12 in four games), is “the best QB we’ve ever faced.”
ESPN Analytics gives the Packers (4-2): 57.7% probability An upset by Stroud and Co. to beat Houston would strengthen their early MVP case. Through his first six starts, the second-year passer is tied for fifth in the league in passing TDs (10) and seventh in QBR (66.3).
Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn | Detroit Lions
In a Week 6 win over the Dallas Cowboys (3-3), Lions’ edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a broken tibia and fibula. on mondayDetroit HC Dan Campbell said Hutchinson’s recovery will likely take “four to six months.”
Hutchinson led the league in scoring (7.5) through his first five games. It’s a huge loss for Detroit, but Campbell believes Glenn is one of the reasons the team can overcome the absence of a star pass rusher.
Glenn appears to be sharp defensively, as the Lions (4-1) rank eighth in the NFL in points allowed (18.2). Still, he faces a difficult task Sunday on the road against the Minnesota Vikings (5-0), who are sixth in the league in points (27.8 PPG).
Monitor whether Glenn’s defenses are failing or thriving. If the unit struggles, Detroit should consider acquiring another edge rusher before the November 5 trade deadline. Perhaps Jadeveon Clowney of the Carolina Panthers or Za’Darius Smith of the Cleveland Browns.
Running back Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles
Barkley, who played for the New York Giants from 2018-23, returned to MetLife Stadium on Sunday. He said he would envision making a game-changing play before a matchup against his former team.
“I’m sure you can visualize breaking up a long touchdown run,” Barkley recently told ESPN. Jordan Raanan and Tim McManus. “That’s where you make plays. That goes a long way.”
Don’t be surprised if Barkley helps the Eagles improve to 4-2 and shows why the Giants (2-4) should have kept him. Through five games this season, the 27-year-old running back ranks fourth in the league in rushing yards (482) and tied for eighth in rushing TDs (four).
Quarterback Russell Wilson | Pittsburgh Steelers
Per Yardbarker’s Aaron BeckerOn Tuesday, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said Wilson was “considering” playing in Sunday’s game against the Jets and would make a decision later this week.
A potential QB change seems like a head scratcher. In six starts this season, QB Justin Fields has completed 66.3% of his passes for five touchdowns and one interception and has an above-average 54 QBR. Over his last two seasons with the Denver Broncos, Wilson compiled a terrible starting record of 11-19 and failed to make a playoff appearance.
If Wilson plays, it could prove that Tomlin isn’t convinced Fields is the answer and could raise more questions about Pittsburgh’s QB situation for the remainder of the season.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson | Indianapolis Colts
his Monday press conference, Colts HC Shane Steichen said he expects Richardson (Oblick) to start Sunday’s home game against the Miami Dolphins (2-3).
QB Joe Flacco earned his second straight start in the 20-17 Week 6 road win over the Tennessee Titans despite Richardson practicing last week. Steichen said he is paying attention and there is no QB controversy.
Regardless, Richardson’s play should improve. In four starts, he’s 2-2 and has more interceptions (6) than passing TDs (3). Meanwhile, Flacco is 1-1 in his last two starts. Throw 5 tank destroyers Please select one from the space.
Running back Sean Tucker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tucker rushed for a career-high 136 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries in a 51-27 Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints (2-4). wednesdayThe sophomore running back from Syracuse earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Even though Tampa Bay’s starting RB Rathard White (foot) returns for Monday’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens (4-2), Tucker should get more carries. On Monday, Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles told the media that Tucker, White and rookie Bucky Irving were among them. “Three-headed monster” When to run again.
Overpowering the Ravens’ No. 1 run defense (59 YPG), Tucker would prove he wasn’t just a one-game wonder for the Buccaneers (4-2).
