NFL Week 7 standouts: Bo Nix, Micah Parsons headline our top performers

Week 7 was the latest chapter in a still-young NFL season that has given fans a little bit of everything. It was a slate of games defined by statement wins, narrow escapes, and more of the huge upsets that fans have grown accustomed to.

Behind every one of those results were the players who delivered when it mattered most. The standout performers whose superhuman efforts and highlight reels have got fans talking.

Three players. Three game-changing performances. Ranked from one to five, here’s who stood out for me in what was an incredible Week 6.

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Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos were dead to rights to start the fourth quarter on Sunday against the New York Giants. They were down 19-0 and appeared to be on the verge of getting blown out at home. Nix sprinkled some magic dust and had perhaps the greatest quarter in the history of the NFL with four total touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) and 218 total yards to lead the Broncos to an improbable 33-32 comeback win.

Micah Parsons 

The big one for Parsons is this week's matchup against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. But he got the appetizer on Sunday as Parsons was the disruptor they traded for before the season began by registering three sacks, five tackles with four of those for losses, and 10 pressures in helping the Packers hold on for a 27-23 over the Arizona Cardinals to run their record to 4-1-1. 

For the season, Parsons now has 5.5 sacks, which is tied for sixth in the NFL. Now, can Parsons have a repeat performance and show Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that it was a mistake getting rid of him? 

D'Andre Swift

Admittedly, this final spot was a tough choice. There were so many great performances in Week 7. However, the final slot can only go to one.

The last two weeks of play by Swift explain why the Chicago Bears signed him last year as a free agent away from the Philadelphia Eagles. This week in their 26-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints, Swift was the straw that stirred the drink as he had 19 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown, along with a reception for 14 yards. In the Bears' Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders, Swift had 175 total yards (108 rushing, 67 receiving, and a TD). 

As long as the offensive line holds up, we could be seeing Swift on this list more often.