NFL Week 7: The Vikings Stay Perfect, the Giants Shock Houston, and the Brewers Take Control

The NFL's last unbeaten team is still standing, but just barely. The Vikings improved to 6-0 with a 16-10 win over the Colts, relying on a defense that has now allowed just 125 points through six games and extended an 11-game winning streak dating back to last season. Meanwhile, the Giants pulled off the biggest upset of the week, beating the Texans 27-21 as 10-point underdogs, and the Dolphins finally won a game, leaving the Chargers as the league's only winless team heading into their bye week. The Brewers also took a 2-0 lead in the World Series, and the AFC and NFC North divisions both have all four teams above .500.

The Vikings' Defense Is Real, But the Schedule Gets Brutal

The Vikings keep winning the same way: Brian Flores blitzes everyone, and the opponent can't handle it. Against the Colts, Minnesota had a 55% pressure rate and an 85% blitz rate, shutting out Indianapolis in the second half. Blake Cashman had an absurd stat line: 12 tackles, two sacks, four passes defended, and three quarterback hits—the first player since 2005 with two sacks and four pass breakups in a game. Harrison Smith is playing at an elite level after deciding to return this season.