Minnesota Vikings (20 vs 30) Los Angeles Rams
Sam Darnold: 18/25 completed, 240 yards, 2 touchdowns
Justin Jefferson: 8 catches, 115 yards
Matthew Stafford: 25/34 completed, 279 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception
Puka Nacua: 7 catches, 106 yards
The Rams secured a 30-20 victory over the Vikings, marking a crucial home win and another loss for a side the week after playing Detroit.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led the charge with four touchdown passes, including two to receiver Demarcus Robinson, helping Los Angeles break a close tie in the fourth quarter.
The Rams' defense also made a statement late in the game when Byron Young sacked Vikings QB Sam Darnold for a controversial safety, sealing the outcome on a missed facemask penalty.
Darnold, who threw two early touchdowns for the Vikings, struggled to maintain momentum as the Rams' defense tightened.
The Rams' ground game, led by Kyren Williams with 97 rushing yards, helped sustain long drives that kept the Vikings' offense off the field. Minnesota's loss brings them to 5-2 on the season, while the Rams improve to 3-4.
Baltimore Ravens (24 vs 29) Cleveland Browns
Lamar Jackson: 23/38 completed, 335 total yards, 2 touchdowns
Zay Flowers: 7 catches, 115 yards
Jameis Winston: 27/41 completed, 334 yards, 3 touchdowns
Cedric Tillman: 7 catches, 99 yards, 2 touchdowns
In a surprise but somewhat foreseeable divisional upset, Cleveland narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens by less than a touchdown.
Backup QB Jameis Winston secured the win with a last-minute touchdownโa deep 38-yard pass to Cedric Tillman, who scored twice in the game and celebrated his first career touchdown.
Winston tallied three touchdowns and 273 passing yards in the statement win, snapping the Browns' five-game losing streak.
The Ravens, featuring a typically strong performance from Lamar Jackson with 263 passing yards and two touchdowns, controlled portions of the game but faced defensive resistance from the Browns, particularly on red-zone drives.
Despite a late push to regain the lead, the Ravens fell short when Cleveland's defense clamped down, sealing the Browns' first divisional win and home victory of the season.
Tennessee Titans (14 vs 52) Detroit Lions
Mason Rudolph: 22/38 completed, 295 total yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Calvin Ridley: 10 catches, 143 yards
Jared Goff: 12/15 completed, 85 yards, 3 touchdowns
Jahmyr Gibbs: 11 carries, 127 yards, 1 touchdown
Detroit dominated Tennessee in a lopsided Week 8 matchup, securing a whopping 52-14 victory.
Detroit capitalised on both strong offensive execution and defensive pressure, holding Tennessee to just two touchdowns. Quarterback Jared Goff threw multiple touchdown passes, utilising a wide array of receivers, while the Lions' running game also contributed significantly with explosive plays from Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
The Lions' defense overwhelmed Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph, intercepting him twice and scoring off turnovers. Detroit's special teams also added to the excitement with a punt return touchdown from Kalif Raymond, further extending their commanding lead.
The Titans struggled to find momentum and were unable to counter Detroit's relentless pace, falling to 3-5 on the season.
Indianapolis Colts (20 vs 23) Houston Texans
Anthony Richardson: 10/32 completed, 220 total yards, 1 touchdown, 2 turnovers
Jonathon Taylor: 20 carries, 105 yards, 1 touchdown
Josh Downs: 4 catches, 109 yards, 1 touchdown
C.J. Stroud: 25/37 completed, 285 yards, 1 touchdown
Joe Mixon: 25 carries, 102 yards, 1 touchdown
Houston took home a close 23-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans took control early, with key contributions from quarterback C.J. Stroud, who connected with Tank Dell for a touchdown just before halftime.
Running back Joe Mixon was effective on the ground, rushing for 102 yards, helping to maintain momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. kept the pressure on Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, sealing the win by forcing a fumble on a Hail Mary attempt in the final moments.
Indianapolis may have a concern at the QB position now, Richardson producing another inaccurate performance in a tough loss, and this week exiting play citing exhaustion.
Green Bay Packers (30 vs 27) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jordan Love: 14/22 completed, 196 yards, 1 interception
Josh Jacobs: 25 carries, 127 yards, 2 touchdowns
Trevor Lawrence: 21/32 completed, 308 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 turnovers
Tank Bigsby: 18 carries, 78 yards
Green Bay Packers notched a tight 30-27 victory over the Jags, keeping them close atop the loaded NFC North.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 14 of 22 passes for 196 yards with one interception, while Josh Jacobs led the ground game with 127 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, helping push Green Bay ahead.
For Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns on 21 of 32 passing attempts but was hampered by two costly turnovers. Running back Tank Bigsby also contributed 78 rushing yards in the loss.
The Jags fall to 2-6 in what may be the weakest division in the NFL.
Arizona Cardinals (28 vs 27) Miami Dolphins
Kyler Murray: 26/36 completed, 326 total yards, 2 touchdowns
Trey McBride: 9 catches, 124 yards
Marvin Harrison Jr: 6 catches, 111 yards, 1 touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa: 28/38 completed, 247 total yards, 1 touchdown
De'Von Achane: 10 carries, 97 yards
Arizona edged out Miami in a tight 28-27 contest.
Kyler Murray led the Cardinals with an impressive 326 passing yards and two touchdowns, supported by Trey McBride, who caught nine passes for 124 yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like a stud, adding two touchdowns with six receptions for 111 yards.
For the Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa returned from his concussion absence with 247 yards and a touchdown, but faced two turnovers.
De'Von Achane rushed for 97 yards on ten carries, but the Dolphins slip further into their hole despite the return of their quarterback, sitting 2-5 but still second in the AFC East.
New York Jets (22 vs 25) New England Patriots
Aaron Rodgers: 17/27 completed, 233 yards, 2 touchdowns
Garrett Wilson: 5 catches, 113 yards
Jacoby Brissett: 15/24 completed, 132 yards
Rhamondre Stevenson: 20 carries, 48 yards, 2 touchdowns
The New York Jets fell to New England in Week 8, marking a painful continuation of their dismal campaign season.
Despite Aaron Rodgers throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns, the Jets continue to destabilise further by the week, now slipping to a 2-6 record.
This loss raises alarm bells about the effectiveness of Rodgers' leadership and the team's direction under the current administration, who may have just fired their best coach, Robert Salah.
With each defeat, it becomes increasingly clear that this season is faltering, turning what was once hopeful anticipation into a campaign plagued by frustration and no clear solution moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons (31 vs 26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kirk Cousins: 23/29 completed, 292 total yards, 4 touchdowns
Kyle Pitts: 4 catches, 91 yards, 2 touchdowns
Bakey Mayfield: 37/50 completed, 341 total yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Cade Otten: 9 catches, 81 yards, 2 touchdowns
This was a thrilling NFC South matchup, both teams initially locked at 4-3 on the year, before Atlanta edged out Tampa Bay in a shootout.
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was on fire, completing 23 of 29 passes for 292 yards and throwing four touchdown passes, dropping back and throwing accurately all day, while capitalising on scoring opportunities.
Notably, tight end Kyle Pitts was a standout performer, hauling in four receptions for 91 yards, including two touchdowns that proved crucial for the Falcons.
On the other side, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield put up a strong fight, finishing 37 of 50 for 341 yards with three touchdowns but also threw two interceptions, which ultimately hurt Tampa Bay's chances.
Cade Otten, celebrating National Tight Ends Day, caught nine passes for 81 yards and scored two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Philadelphia Eagles (37 vs 17) Cincinnati Bengals
Jalen Hurts: 16/20 completed, 273 total yards, 4 touchdowns
Saquon Barkley: 22 carries, 108 yards
Joe Burrow: 26/37 completed, 249 total yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Mike Geisicki: 7 catches, 73 yards
Philly produced a statement in Cincinnati, overwhelming the Bengals 37-17 in Week 8 of the season.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with an impressive showing, completing 16 of 20 passes for 273 yards, throwing a touchdown and rushing for three more.
His efficiency was complemented perfectly by running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 108 yards on 22 carries, showcasing their strong ground game that kept the Bengals' defense on its toes.
On the other side, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow played typically well but eventually struggled to keep pace, completing 26 of 37 attempts for 249 yards, along with one touchdown and one interception.
Burrow's primary target was tight end Mike Gesicki, who caught seven passes for 73 yards, but the Bengals' offense could not consistently capitalise on scoring opportunities, now falling to 3-5 without a scalp over a winning team.
New Orleans Saints (8 vs 26) Los Angeles Chargers
Spencer Rattler: 12/24 completed, 156 yards
Chris Olave: 8 catches, 107 yards
Justin Herbert: 20/32 completed, 328 total yards, 2 touchdowns
Ladd McConkey: 6 catches, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns
Herbert and the Chargers were too much for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
The Saints struggled offensively, with quarterback Spencer Rattler completing just 12 of 24 passes for 156 yards, while standout receiver Chris Olave managed 107 receiving yards.
Conversely, Justin Herbert ran straight through the Saints when it mattered most, throwing for 279 yards and two touchdowns, but completing an explosive run to take his yard tally well beyond 300.
Two of the Saints' only points came from a safety, and despite a solid defensive effort, they couldn't keep pace with the Chargers' offense.
Buffalo Bills (31 vs 10) Seattle Seahawks
Josh Allen: 24/34 completed, 308 total yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
James Cook: 17 carries, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns
Khalil Shakir: 9 catches, 107 yards
Geno Smith: 21/29 completed, 228 total yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 6 catches, 69 yards
Josh Allen and the Bills dominated Seattle with a convincing 31-10 victory at Highmark Stadium. The Bills QB completed 24 of 34 passes for 308 yards, tossing two touchdown passesโ.
His efficiency was complemented by a robust ground game, with James Cook rushing for 111 yards on 17 carries, scoring two touchdownsโ.
Wide receiver Khalil Shakir emerged as a key target, catching nine passes for 107 yards, significantly contributing to the Bills' aerial attackโ.
On the defensive side, the Bills limited the Seahawks to just 10 points, with quarterback Geno Smith completing 21 of 29 passes for 228 yards but failing to find the end zoneโ.
Seattle's leading receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, managed six receptions for 69 yards, but the Seahawks struggled to establish a consistent offensive rhythm against Buffalo's defense.
Chicago Bears (15 vs 18) Washington Commanders
Caleb Williams: 10/24 completed, 172 total yards, 1 turnover
D'Andre Swift: 18 carries, 129 yards, 1 touchdownย
Jayden Daniels: 21/38 completed, 378 total yards, 1 touchdown
Terry McLaurin: 5 catches, 125 yards
Washington pulled off a dramatic 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears in what has been dubbed the "Maryland Miracle."
The game will be remembered and recalled for generations by its thrilling finish, featuring a Jayden Daniels hail mary touchdown at the death, stunning the Bears as time expired.
Daniels' performance was solid before the final throw, but he finished completing 21 of 38 passes for 378 total yards and the decisive touchdown. Terry McLaurin was a key target throughout, racking up 125 yards on five receptions.
Chicago rookie Caleb Williams faced challenges with his accuracy, completing only 10 of 24 passes for 172 yards along with a turnover. However, running back D'Andre Swift provided a spark with 129 rushing yards and a touchdownโ.
The result keeps Washington competitive in the NFC playoff race while leaving the Bears with more questions about their season's trajectory and questionable management following a bye.
Carolina Panthers (14 vs 28) Denver Broncos
Bryce Young: 24/37 completed, 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Jalen Coker: 4 catches, 78 yards, 1 touchdown
Bo Nix: 28/37 completed, 284 yards, 3 touchdowns
Courtland Sutton: 8 catches, 100 yards
Denver secured a solid 28-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers; the easy beats of the competition this season.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix did what he needed to, completing 28 of 37 passes for 284 yards and throwing three touchdown passes against a lacklustre defense.
His primary target, Courtland Sutton, was instrumental, recording eight receptions for 100 yards and a crucial touchdown.
On the other side, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returned to the starting lineup and struggled with consistency, finishing 24 of 37 for 224 yards with two touchdowns but also throwing two interceptions.
Jalen Coker was a standout for the Panthers, making four catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Kansas City Chiefs (27 vs 20) Las Vegas Raiders
Patrick Mahomes: 27/38 completed, 279 total yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 turnover
Travis Kelce: 10 catches, 90 yards, 1 touchdown
Gardner Minshew: 24/30 completed, 209 yards, 2 touchdowns
Jakobi Myers: 6 catches, 52 yards, 1 touchdown
Kansas City controlled the contest with Las Vegas despite coming out with a mere one-score victory.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was solid but unfortunately kept his pick-throwing streak alive with a tipped pass in the Chiefs' endzone. Luckily Steve Spagnuolo and the league's best defence delivered an incredible stand, thwarting the Raiders' efforts to capitalise and forcing a turnover on downs to preserve their lead at a crucial juncture.
Mahomes completed 27 of 38 passes for 279 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. His favourite target, Travis Kelce, made ten catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, returning close to his best with the addition of star receiver DeAndre Hopkins creating more space in the pass game.
For the Raiders, quarterback Gardner Minshew was efficient, completing 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns, including a scoring pass to Jakobi Myers, who caught six passes for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys (24 vs 30) San Fransisco 49ers
Dak Prescott: 25/38 completed, 243 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Ceedee Lamb: 13 catches, 146 yards, 2 touchdowns
Brock Purdy: 18/26 completed, 316 total yards, 2 touchdowns
George Kittle: 6 catches, 128 yards, 1 touchdown
San Francisco defeated Dallas in a one-sided affair that still culminated in a tight finish, as the home side took their foot off the gas.
Brock Purdy put on a strong performance with 260 passing yards and two total touchdowns, including a crucial rushing touchdown that helped solidify San Francisco's lead in the third quarter. Tight end George Kittle was another standout, racking up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The Cowboys fought back late with Dak Prescott leading the offense, throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns, including a notable connection with CeeDee Lamb, who tallied 146 yards on 13 receptions.
However, Dallas was unable to overcome key turnovers, including two costly interceptions, one of which led to a San Francisco touchdown. The Cowboys' attempts to close the gap in the final quarter fell short as the 49ers' defense held them off just enough to secure the points.
New York Giants (18 vs 26) Pittsburgh Steelers
Daniel Jones: 24/38 completed, 264 yards, 2 turnovers
Tyrone Tracey Jr: 20 carries, 145 yards, 1 touchdown
Darius Slayton: 4 catches, 108 yards
Russell Wilson: 20/28 completed, 278 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 turnover
Najee Harris: 19 carries, 114 yards
T.J. Watt: 2 sacks, strip sack
Both teams tussled competitively and had chances to separate themselves early, but Pittsburgh eventually took down the Giants 26-18 at home.
The Steelers' special teams and defensive plays may have been the difference in the end, notably with Calvin Austin III scoring on a spectacular 73-yard punt return. Austin added a second touchdown with a 29-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson in the fourth quarter.
But Wilson's inclusion has been a major boost for the storied franchise, finally watching the pass game lead them to victory with explosive plays at crucial stages.
The Giants struggled offensively but found some success in the ground game, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushing for a 45-yard touchdown to keep them within reach.
However, turnovers and defensive pressure from T.J. Watt, who stripped Daniel Jones to essentially seal the game, hindered their efforts to mount a comeback. Greg Joseph's four field goals helped keep the Giants competitive, but Pittsburgh took the points and now lead the AFC North.
