NFL Monday Night Football highlighted the best plays from Week 7. Jahmyr Gibbs’s performance in the game between the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was notable. Additionally, there was a recap of the Seahawks vs. Texans game, scores from the 2025 NFL season, Baker Mayfield’s stats, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, C.J. Stroud’s Texans, and the Seattle Seahawks’ defense.
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9. This thrilling Monday Night Football doubleheader ended NFL Week 7 on October 20, 2025. The Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19 in a tough defensive battle.
Lions Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs is a star
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit’s best running back, had an amazing 218 total yards and two rushing touchdowns. This performance led the Lions to their fifth win of the season. Gibbs showed his versatility by rushing for 135 yards on 15 carries. He also caught three passes for 82 yards, which changed the game in Detroit’s favor. The Lions’ defense, even though missing some key starters, shut down Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense. They forced turnovers and limited them to just 251 total yards. Cornerbacks Amik Robertson and Arthur Maulet made key plays.
The Buccaneers have a hard time because of the Lions’ pressure
Even though MVP candidate Baker Mayfield tried to help by bringing back Mike Evans to boost the offense, the Buccaneers were no match for Detroit’s relentless defensive front. Tampa Bay’s efforts to close the gap failed, including a failed two-point conversion and key turnovers. This showed how well the Lions’ defense worked together on both sides of the ball.
Seahawks Beat Texans Despite Having Trouble with Turnovers
The Seahawks beat the Texans 27-19 in Seattle, even though they played poorly. They had four turnovers, yet Sam Darnold was able to lead his team well. He made important connections with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zach Charbonnet, who scored two rushing touchdowns. The Seahawks’ defense made key stops, stopping the Texans’ attempts near the goal line and forcing turnovers. In the end, they maintained control of the game in the last few minutes. C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ quarterback, did well technically. However, he couldn’t handle the pressure from Seattle’s defense.
Effect on the NFL Standings in 2025
The Detroit Lions now have a strong 5-2 record after these wins. This keeps them in the running for the top spot this season. The Seahawks also improve to 5-2, which keeps them in the running as well. On the other hand, the Texans’ record drops to 2-4, which shows where they need to get better.
This Monday Night Football doubleheader featured top-notch NFL action. Great individual performances and smart defenses affected the outcomes as the 2025 season heats up.
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