Sunday 22 October 2017 22:12, UK
The NFL returns to London on Sunday!
We are live on Sky Sports Action (407) from 5.15pm as two of the hottest teams in football, the Arizona Cardinals (3-3) and Los Angeles Rams (4-2), will be facing off in Twickenham in front of a raucous London crowd...
The New York Giants (1-5) shocked the world last week with a win against the Denver Broncos, and will look to do the same again when they host Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) from 9.25pm, who are in a tough fight for the NFC West.
We then close out Sunday night's action with a juicy Super Bowl rematch between the Atlanta Falcons (3-2) and New England Patriots (4-2) from 1.20am, as Matt Ryan and company hope to get some form of revenge on the comeback kings.
Here's a closer look at what is in store on another super Sunday of NFL action...
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The golden oldies of Arizona take on the young guns of Los Angeles at Twickenham. Will the upstart Rams handle the accomplished Cards?
What's the latest?
Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson was not involved in practice on Wednesday as he nurses a quadriceps injury, but the team still expects him to play on Sunday. Defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche is questionable with a calf injury, but also should be good to go.
The Rams are mostly healthy, but a pair of defensive backs - Troy Hill and Lamarcus Joyner- are listed as questionable.
Stat attack
Carson Palmer, Adrian Peterson and Larry Fitzgerald are the only quarterback, running back and wide receiver team-mates in NFL history to have at least 300, 100 and 100 total touchdowns.
Aged 31, Sean McVay is the youngest head coach in the league, meanwhile the man across from him, Bruce Arians is the third oldest, at 64.
Key battle
Jared Goff has faced two solid secondaries in the last two weeks, against Seattle and Jacksonville, and had a 48.5 completion percentage, an average of 206 yards per game, and two picks compared to one touchdown. He has also taken five sacks in those games, after being sacked four times in his previous three.
This week, the second-year QB faces a secondary that looks great on paper but has failed to perform so far this year. Will we see the 26th-ranked pass defence in the league, or the opportunistic one that boasts a Pro Bowl corner in Patrick Peterson and safety Tyrann Mathieu?
Game-changer
Adrian Peterson. Through the first five weeks of the season, the Cardinals were averaging only 2.6 yards per carry. Then, they made the move to acquire Peterson from the New Orleans Saints. On debut, he averaged 5.2 yards per rush and rumbled his way to 134 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries.
The future Hall of Famer has also rejuvenated fellow ageless wonders Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald, and will hope to repeat his 2013 London performance while with the Vikings - a 140-yard, two-TD day that included a romping 60-yard score.
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The Giants shocked the world last week with a dominant win in Denver. Will they do the same against a Seattle team desperate for a victory?
What's the latest?
The crushing news out of Seattle is that defensive end Cliff Avril will be placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury suffered in Week Four - and is reportedly considering retirement. The man who's had at least eight sacks in four of the last five seasons is a huge loss. The defensive line is a serious issue of concern for the Seahawks, as Michael Bennett, Marcus Smith and Nazair Jones did not participate in practice on Wednesday.
We know about the big-name losses for the Giants - Odell Beckham Jr et all - but they at least welcomed second-year receiver Sterling Shepard back to practice this week.
Stat attack
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is 320 yards away from becoming only the seventh player in NFL history to reach 50,000 passing yards.
The Seahawks under Pete Carroll are an entirely different team on the road than at home. They are 51-13 at home, including the post-season, but just 30-34-1 on the road.
Key battle
The Seahawks have a selection of underwhelming players on their offensive line protecting - or trying to - QB Russell Wilson. They've caused him to face enormous pressure this season, including a rare play where every single lineman missed their block.
This week, they face game-wrecker Jason Pierre-Paul and the rest of a Giants defensive line that loves to bring the heat. 'JPP' had three sacks last week in the win over Denver, and will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing this group.
Game-changer
Earl Thomas. Big players make big plays, and Thomas is one of the finest safeties in the game. Before suffering a broken leg last season, he had been voted to the Pro Bowl in five straight seasons, and as a first team All-Pro in the last four. He's a true star.
When the Seahawks defeated the Rams before their bye week, Thomas made a tremendous play by punching the ball out of Todd Gurley's hands at the goal line to prevent a touchdown. He makes plays like this on a regular basis, and don't be surprised when you see him flying to the ball on Sunday. He makes this Seahawks defence tick.
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It's Super Bowl rematch time as Tom Brady and Matt Ryan face off again. Will Atlanta shake off the ghosts of "the comeback"?
What's the latest?
The Patriots were without two of their top cornerbacks, Stephon Gilmore and Eric Rowe, in the win over the Jets last week, and both missed practice again on Wednesday. Running back Rex Burkhead is nearing a return, but is still limited.
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has been missing practice with a back problem, and that might affect Atlanta's decision around field-goal range. They also had a number of key defenders limited midweek, including Vic Beasley, Deion Jones and Takk McKinley. Wideout Mohamed Sanu is questionable too.
Stat attack
No team had ever overcome more than a 10-point deficit in a Super Bowl before the Patriots orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks of all time against Atlanta last February. The team was down 28-3 in the middle of the third quarter, and rattled off 31 straight points to secure the victory (in case you'd forgotten).
Key battle
Bill Belichick versus Dan Quinn. Arguably, most of the damage in this game will be done by the head coaches before the teams even see the field. When the Falcons surrendered 20 straight points to Miami last week after holding a 17-point lead at half-time, were they looking ahead to this week's re-match?
Both teams are not living up to expectations so far this season, and this week will be telling for the two powerhouses. A loss for Atlanta might leave them tied at the bottom of the NFC South if Tampa Bay can secure a win, while the Bills and Dolphins are hot on the heels of New England. Which coach will bring his A game?
Game-changer
Julio Jones. Atlanta's superstar wide receiver made some of the most spectacular catches in Super Bowl history against New England in February. In last year's playoffs - just three games - he had 19 catches, 334 yards and four touchdowns. This year, in five contests, Jones has 25 grabs, 367 yards, but has been held scoreless.
The top scoring offense of 2016 is down at 12th this season, and Julio hasn't got rolling yet. On Sunday night, he has his chance - in the Patriots, he faces the team with the worst pass defence in the NFL.
Week Seven continues on Sunday, starting with Arizona Cardinals versus Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham, live on Sky Sports Action from 5.15pm
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