Five Week 7 NFL storylines, from Kenneth Walker III’s return to Bo Nix’s struggles

The Athletic highlighted five major storylines ahead of NFL Week 7, focusing on key player matchups and struggling teams. Kenneth Walker III faces his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, while averaging 133 rushing yards per game for the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix aims to rebound from early passing struggles against the Arizona Cardinals.

Additional storylines feature Brian Branch returning to boost the Detroit Lions' struggling secondary and a high-stakes meeting between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams. The newsletter also previews J.J. McCarthy starting for the New York Giants against the Houston Texans defense and reflects on the legacy of the late Mike Ditka.