NFL Week 7 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings.

Philadelphia’s top edge rusher Nolan Smith was placed on injured reserve last month with a triceps strain and can’t return until the Packers game on Nov. 10. Smith suffered the injury in the Eagles’ Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

According to Saquon Barkley, everyone knew what was coming last season with the Eagles' running game, so the issues this time around are more complex than predictability.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 14: Za'Darius Smith #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty Images

On Monday, Philadelphia pass rusher Za'Darius Smith suddenly announced his retirement on his social media. Smith, 33, signed with the Eagles in September the day after they beat the Cowboys to open the 2025 campaign. He started two games for Philly over the next five weeks and recorded 1.5 sacks to go with 10 tackles.

Amid the Philadelphia Eagles' two-game skid, some reportedly are wondering if tensions will boil over for star receiver A.J. Brown.

After a weekend to regroup, the Eagles return to work on Monday. They play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a game that will become, as Jordan Mailata said, a “gut check.” How the Eagles respond will reveal much about that team. With that in mind, here are eight Eagles thoughts to begin the week…