Outside of arguably the wildest ending to a regular season game in recent NFL history, Week 7 had plenty of other talking points.

Whether it be the Philadelphia Eagles finally getting their offense back on track or the never-ending struggles of the New York Jets, the unusually parity-filled season in the NFL continues to produce storylines.

Here are the three main takeaways from Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.

Second-year QBs ascending to stardom

Last season saw 2024 No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels explode as a rookie sensation with the Washington Commanders.

This year though, the two passers picked either side of Daniels in last year’s draft – No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and No. 3 pick Drake Maye – are having their time in the spotlight.

After losing the first two games of the season, Williams and the Chicago Bears have won their last four games under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

Although Sunday’s 26-14 win over the New Orleans Saints wasn’t a vintage Williams performance – he threw 15-of-26 for 172 passing yards with no touchdowns, one interception and two fumbles – his overall confidence level appears to have improved in Johnson’s offensive system.

The 23-year-old came into the league as the consensus top pick in last year’s draft but struggled as a rookie, in a season which saw the Bears fire their head coach Matt Ebe