Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season started in Los Angeles on Thursday night time, with quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers cruising to a win over the Vikings. Herbert threw three landing passes and rushed for 62 yards, whereas rookie tight finish Oronde Gadsden II continued his fast ascension with 77 yards and a landing.
Within the early window Sunday, the Jets bought their first win of the season and the three different AFC East groups additionally gained their matchups (Payments, Dolphins and Patriots). Buffalo working again James Cook dinner III completed with 216 speeding yards by means of three quarters towards the Panthers, probably the most by any NFL participant since 2018. The Eagles additionally bought a classic efficiency from working again Saquon Barkley, who dominated towards his former crew (the Giants) earlier than exiting within the third quarter with a groin harm.
Within the late window, the Bucs’ protection completed with 4 takeaways of their win over the Saints, who benched quarterback Spencer Rattler for rookie Tyler Shough within the second half. Colts working again Jonathan Taylor scored three touchdowns for the second straight week of their dominant win over the Titans. And the Broncos scored on 5 of their first eight possessions towards the Cowboys.
and the misplaced to the quarterback’s former crew, the 35-19 to wrap up the night time’s slate.
Our NFL Nation reporters reacted to all of the motion, answering lingering questions popping out of every sport and detailing all the pieces else you should know for each crew. Let’s get to it.
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Packers
Has Tucker Kraft turn out to be top-of-the-line tight ends within the league? Sunday night time certain helped his case. He caught seven passes for a career-high 143 yards — his second 100-plus yard receiving sport of the season — and two touchdowns. Of these 143 yards, 128 of them got here after the catch. It is probably the most YAC by a decent finish in a sport since 2018 (George Kittle, 135 vs. the Broncos). Kraft additionally has the 2 highest YAC video games by a decent finish this season. His 59-yard catch within the third quarter was his longest of the season, however he additionally had a 57-yarder earlier this yr. The remainder of the tight ends within the NFL have mixed for 3 receptions of 50-plus yards.
What to make of the QB efficiency: Jordan Love did his greatest Aaron Rodgers impersonation.
At one level, Love accomplished a career-best 20 straight passes on the way in which to going 29-for-37 for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Love practically doubled his earlier lengthy completion streak of 11. Love turned the primary Packers quarterback with 350 yards passing, three touchdowns and no interceptions in a sport since Aaron Rodgers in 2021 on the Vikings. Love bought loads of assist from Kraft and the return of Christian Watson, who had 4 catches for 85 yards in his first sport since tearing his ACL in final yr’s common season finale. — Rob Demovsky
Subsequent sport: vs. Panthers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
Steelers
Have the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers hit their ceiling? Two weeks in the past, the Steelers have been on the cusp of opening up a three-and-a-half sport lead in a woeful AFC North with a protection on the rise and an offense discovering its id.
Not like the Thursday night time loss to the Bengals, Sunday night time’s loss to the Packers would not influence the Steelers’ divisional standings, however it does additional reveal probably deadly cracks within the basis of the 2025 crew. Enjoying behind an offensive line down a starter, Aaron Rodgers not-a-revenge sport was marred by three sacks, drops by his receivers and miscommunication — and he was out-dueled by the person who changed him in Inexperienced Bay.
And although the Steelers protection stopped the run, it could not deal with tight finish Tucker Kraft. And when the accidents mounted and momentum began to show late within the third quarter, the Steelers points compounded right into a psychological errors, expensive, preventable private foul penalties and a sloppy turnover. The Steelers have not gained a playoff sport in nearly a decade. The product they’ve put out the final two weeks hasn’t proven something to counsel that development might change any time quickly.
Key stat to know: Whereas the Steelers offense repeatedly stalled out, kicker Chris Boswell had three subject targets of at the least 50 yards, marking the third time in his profession he is had three of such subject targets in a single sport. No different NFL kicker has had that many video games with three 50+ yard subject targets, in accordance with ESPN Analysis. Sunday night time additionally marked the second sport any kicker has made three fields of at the least 50 yards at Acrisure Stadium — or Heinz Discipline. Unsurprisingly, the opposite was additionally Boswell with three within the 2024 Week 11 sport towards the Ravens. — Brooke Pryor
Subsequent sport: vs. Colts (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Broncos
Did the Broncos rediscover their offensive mojo? After what has largely been a season of wrestle for the Broncos’ offense, coach Sean Payton made the uncommon alternative to begin with the ball after Denver gained the coin flip — and by no means appeared again. The Dallas protection got here into the sport at (or close to) the underside of the league in each main defensive class, however the Broncos confirmed their greatest run-pass mixture of the season with scores on 5 of their first eight possessions. The Broncos, fueled by a floor sport that included a 40-yard landing run by RJ Harvey and J.Okay. Dobbins’ second 100-yard speeding sport of the season, had 264 yards at halftime. They’ve scored 77 factors of their previous 5 quarters.
Development to look at: The Broncos’ protection has been one of many league’s greatest, however it’s going to bear watching if Denver will likely be with out its most embellished participant, cornerback Pat Surtain II. Surtain left at halftime after he had twisted his left arm/shoulder awkwardly on a deal with late within the first half. The reigning Defensive Participant of the Yr is the hub of the protection when the Broncos make their plans week to week. If he misses time, it’s going to considerably influence the protection’s aggressiveness. — Jeff Legwold
Subsequent sport: at Texans (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Troy Franklin brings it down for Broncos TD
Bo Nix airs one out to Troy Franklin for a Broncos landing vs. the Cowboys.
Cowboys
Are the Cowboys destined for an 8-8-1 report or worse? A win at Denver would have despatched a message. It might have been the primary time that they had back-to-back wins since Weeks 15-16 final yr. It might have been towards a 5-2 Broncos crew. As an alternative, the Cowboys protection reverted again to kind by giving up their longest run of the yr (40-yard landing by Harvey) and 4 Bo Nix landing passes. Dak Prescott was intercepted twice whereas the No. 1 offense was held in test. The Cowboys have now misplaced eight straight to Denver, tying for the longest dropping streak to a single opponent in franchise historical past. Now 3-4-1, the Cowboys cannot discover a stage of consistency, and 5 of their subsequent seven opponents at present have profitable data.
Greatest gap within the sport plan: Using man protection was enjoyable whereas it lasted. After enjoying man protection 59% of the time in final week’s win versus Washington, the Cowboys used zone protection 71% of the time within the first half versus Denver, in accordance with ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. The outcome? Nix accomplished 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and two scores within the first two quarters. The Cowboys have been with out their prime three safeties — Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson and Juanyeh Thomas — and positioned Trevon Diggs on injured reserve on Saturday. Restricted in personnel selections, they felt like that they had no alternative. Can commerce deadline acquisitions even assist at this level? — Todd Archer
Subsequent sport: vs. Cardinals (Monday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Colts
Can Jonathan Taylor make a run at NFL MVP? No working again has gained MVP since Adrian Peterson in 2012, however Taylor emboldened his case with a 153-yard speeding efficiency with two speeding touchdowns and a receiving landing. The centerpiece of his day was a spectacular 80-yard landing run on which he displayed his top-level velocity and left the protection reeling. Taylor is on tempo for greater than 1,800 speeding yards, and with notable accidents to quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, there are fewer candidates at that place that ordinary. As Taylor leads the NFL’s prime offense, he appears to be making a reasonably sturdy bid.
What to make of the QB efficiency: Daniel Jones was a bit off on a few of his first-half throws and gave the impression to be holding the ball too lengthy at occasions. That contributed to extra cross rush stress than ordinary for the Colts. However even when he wasn’t at his greatest, Jones nonetheless managed to make good choices and stay environment friendly. He accomplished 21-of-29 makes an attempt for 272 yards and three TDs, avoiding a turnover for the sixth time in eight video games this season. — Stephen Holder
Subsequent sport: at Steelers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
Titans
Is all the dropping slowing rookie QB Cam Ward’s growth? This season was at all times about his growth. The dropping is clearly weighing on him, and he’s getting a crash course on what can occur within the NFL with out an enough supporting forged. Regardless of the dearth of playmakers, Ward has to study to do away with the ball faster. Though the rookie says he trusts his teammates, it is not arduous to think about him having some hesitation given the dearth of assist. The stress he is underneath from opposing defenses will assist velocity up his course of, however the outcomes of which are proven by all the turnovers.
Turning level: The Titans began the second half with the ball and drove to Indianapolis’ 42-yard line. Ward discovered large receiver Van Jefferson for a six-yard acquire to make it third-and-3. Working again Tony Pollard’s one-yard loss arrange a fourth down, and Tennessee’s offense stayed on the sphere momentarily earlier than interim head coach Mike McCoy determined to punt. Ward was furious and let McCoy know. Taylor’s 80-yard run got here on the Colts’ first play after the punt to make it 24-7. — Turron Davenport
Subsequent sport: vs. Chargers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Buccaneers
What occurred to the Bucs’ potent offense? Tampa’s downfield passing assault struggled for an additional week, with Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka connecting on solely 3-of-9 targets. That is the place it hurts to overlook three of their prime receivers. Egbuka is getting all the eye, and he isn’t 100% with a hamstring harm. Additionally they didn’t punch in a landing on 4 straight tries on the 1-yard line. It practically occurred once more — Mayfield failed to attach with Egbuka on third down as effectively — however working again Sean Tucker discovered the tip zone on fourth down. It wasn’t fairly, however they head into the bye at 6-2 — tying the perfect eight-game begin in franchise historical past — with an opportunity to get more healthy.
Most shocking efficiency: The protection had 4 takeaways and 5 sacks. Stepping in for injured Haason Reddick, exterior linebacker Anthony Nelson tipped a cross and returned it 3 yards for a landing. Lavonte David recovered a fumble pressured by Nelson, and Jamel Dean pressure a fumble that Antoine Winfield Jr. recovered. Winfield additionally had an interception. — Jenna Laine
Subsequent sport: vs. Patriots (Nov. 9, 1 p.m. ET)
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Antoine Winfield Jr. picks off Saints in unbelievable style
Antoine Winfield Jr. caps off an amazing defensive effort for the Buccaneers with an interception off a cross from Tyler Shough.
Saints
Do the Saints stick to Tyler Shough shifting ahead? The Saints turned to their 2025 second-round choose eight video games into the season, and it might not be a shock in the event that they make this an prolonged tryout for Shough. The Saints, who at the moment are 1-7, will probably have a excessive draft choose in 2026 and might want to know precisely what they’ve of their quarterback room earlier than making any choices within the offseason. Giving each quarterbacks half the season would make sense for analysis functions.
What to make of the QB efficiency: So why did Spencer Rattler get benched? He picked a foul time to wrestle for a second straight sport, as final week, Saints coach Kellen Moore did not shut the door on the opportunity of Shough finally enjoying. Rattler had 4 turnovers final week and two within the first half towards the Bucs. It did not assist that he was enjoying with a brand new heart in Luke Fortner and was sacked thrice. Rattler completed the sport 15-of-21 for 136 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and a fumble. — Katherine Terrell
Subsequent sport: at Rams (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET)
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Ravens
How a lot did this win save the Ravens’ season? The Ravens not solely gained their first sport in 42 days, however in addition they gained their first sport with out quarterback Lamar Jackson since December 2022. A loss would have dropped Baltimore to 1-6, and just one crew in NFL historical past — the 1970 Bengals — has reached the postseason after a 1-6 begin. Tyler Huntley, who crammed in for Jackson, created a spark for the Ravens with 239 complete yards and one landing. It is probably the most factors that the Ravens have scored with out Jackson since they put up 30 towards the Packers 4 years in the past. Now, Jackson is anticipated to return Thursday night time. The Ravens are favored to win in Miami and of their subsequent seven video games after that, in accordance with ESPN Analytics.
Turning level: With Baltimore up 16-13 within the fourth quarter, Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins stepped in entrance of Bears receiver Rome Odunze and picked off Caleb Williams on the Chicago 18-yard line. This marked Baltimore’s first choose within the fourth quarter since nostril deal with Michael Pierce’s interception in Week 18 of final season. Two performs later, Huntley related with tight finish Charlie Kolar for a 10-yard landing. This helped the Ravens finish their six-game dropping streak once they have been with out Jackson. — Jamison Hensley
Subsequent sport: at Dolphins (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
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Caleb Williams will get picked off by Nate Wiggins
Nate Wiggins jumps in entrance of Rome Odunze to select off Caleb Williams in Bears’ territory.
Bears
How do the Bears repair their offense? The previous two video games have felt like a regression for the Bears’ offense, particularly Williams, who was 25-for-38 for 285 yards and an interception. Chicago had thrice as many first downs (9) because the Ravens had performs (three) within the first quarter. That resulted in six factors, the byproduct of two failed journeys contained in the purple zone. Expensive errors (like Williams getting flagged for intentional grounding earlier than halftime) eradicated essential yardage, and the Bears burned a timeout earlier than a missed 58-yard subject objective from kicker Cairo Santos. The Bears, who scored their fewest factors of the season, did not rating a landing till the fourth quarter, when D’Andre Swift broke by means of on a third-down run on the objective line. The following drive, Williams threw a game-sealing interception.
Greatest gap within the sport plan: The Bears’ cross rush took a heavy hit within the first half when it misplaced defensive finish Dominique Robinson and defensive deal with Shemar Turner (who additionally performs on the sting) to accidents. Chicago selected to not activate defensive finish Austin Booker off injured reserve earlier than Week 8, leaving simply Daniel Hardy as depth on the sting. Coach Ben Johnson mentioned he felt Booker would be capable of assist the Bears, however Chicago has till Tuesday to maneuver him to the energetic roster, or he’ll keep on IR for the remainder of the season. — Courtney Cronin
Subsequent sport: at Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Dolphins
Mike McDaniel hinted at modifications; what have been they, and can they proceed shifting ahead? McDaniel mentioned the Dolphins might have to vary their enjoying fashion after a blowout loss to the Browns, and his crew recommitted to the run in Sunday’s blowout win. Working backs De’Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II mixed for 28 carries and 113 yards of their greatest efficiency since Week 3 — a sport wherein McDaniel mentioned Miami had splendid ball distribution. With Atlanta having to respect the run sport, Tua Tagovailoa picked aside a struggling Falcons protection, throwing 4 landing passes to 4 totally different receivers. 9 totally different Dolphins gamers touched the ball Sunday, which McDaniel want to replicate shifting ahead.
Most shocking efficiency: Falcons working again Bijan Robinson entered this week averaging the sixth-most scrimmage yards of any participant for the reason that 2000 season (152.3). However the Dolphins’ league-worst run protection held Robinson to 13 complete yards within the first half and simply 48 by the tip of the sport. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks led the way in which with 10 complete tackles, two run stuffs and a sack.
Finest quote from the locker room: “Once you get these sort of matchups, me personally as a linebacker, you sort of licking your chops slightly bit like man, ‘Alright, we bought an actual matchup this week’ and it is slightly bit extra angle going into the sport,” Brooks mentioned about dealing with Robinson. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Subsequent sport: vs. Ravens (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
Falcons
What’s accountable for the Falcons’ offensive woes? Some points Sunday have been as a result of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and large receiver Drake London being out. Robinson additionally had his worst sport of the season. However that is solely a part of the story. The Falcons got here in twenty eighth within the league in factors per sport (18.3). This can be a franchise that invested closely in its offense, with top-10 draft picks in each season from 2021 to 2024, and has a strong offensive line. They want to determine methods to rating factors — quick.
What to make of the QB efficiency: Penix had been pedestrian in latest video games. Whereas he missed this sport with a knee harm, Kirk Cousins couldn’t get into any sort of groove. With 11:20 left within the third quarter, the Falcons had simply two first downs and had nearly as many penalty yards accrued towards them (55) as yards of complete offense (65).
Finest quote from the locker room: “I put all the pieces on me,” Robinson mentioned after a season low in complete yards. “I am the chief of this offense.” — Marc Raimondi
Subsequent sport: at Patriots (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Jets
Did Justin Fields make proprietor Woody Johnson remorse what he mentioned final week? You’ll be able to’t make these items up. 5 days after being publicly criticized by the Jets’ proprietor, Fields performed his greatest sport of the yr, main the crew to a dramatic comeback for its first win of the Aaron Glenn period. Fields, whose job appeared in jeopardy final week, confirmed decisiveness within the pocket (no sacks) and threw precisely (21-for-32, 244 yards). And he did it with out his beginning large receivers. You must applaud his psychological toughness: Fields was blasted by Johnson and withstood of every week of hypothesis about his job.
Development to look at: If this was working again Breece Corridor’s final sport as a Jet, he went out with a bang, speeding for 133 yards and two touchdowns, his first two of the season. He additionally threw the game-winning landing on a halfback choice to rookie tight finish Mason Taylor for his first profession rating. Corridor, the topic of commerce hypothesis, performed an unbelievable sport. Isaiah Davis (109 yards from scrimmage) additionally had an enormous sport; he’d be the starter in the event that they commerce Corridor and do not get an RB1 in return. — Wealthy Cimini
Subsequent sport: vs. Browns (Nov. 9, 1 p.m. ET)
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Jets get tough as Breece Corridor throws profitable TD cross to Mason Taylor
Breece Corridor will get the ball and finds Mason Taylor for a landing because the Jets go up late over the Bengals.
Bengals
What does this imply for Cincinnati’s playoff possibilities? It would not get a lot worse than this for Cincinnati. The Bengals had a shot to get again to .500 towards a winless Jets crew. However outdated issues proceed to plague the crew in a devastating loss at house. The Jets gained over 500 yards for the second time up to now 25 years, in accordance with ESPN Analysis. After one of many worst losses of coach Zac Taylor’s seven-year tenure, any probability for the Bengals to maintain their playoff hopes alive will now require stealing some wins within the second half of the season.
Stat to know: Sunday was all about Cincinnati’s speeding assault. The Bengals had two complete speeding touchdowns by means of the primary seven weeks of the season, however that they had three by the halfway level of the fourth quarter. It was an encouraging efficiency for a speeding assault that basically struggled early within the season.
Finest quote from the locker room: “This sport ought to have been over when it was 16 (to) 31, 28, regardless of the hell that they had,” large receiver Ja’Marr Chase mentioned. It ought to have been over. It ought to have been over.” — Ben Child
Subsequent sport: vs. Bears (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Texans
Can this cross safety proceed for quarterback C.J. Stroud? When Stroud has safety, he is proved he can shred a protection. He did that Sunday, as he threw for 318 yards with two touchdowns. He was pressured on solely 19% of his 42 dropbacks, in accordance with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, and wasn’t sacked. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see if the Texans and Stroud proceed this momentum into their matchup towards the Broncos, who at present lead the league with 34 sacks.
Development to look at: The Texans’ line of defense has solely 9 sacks up to now 5 video games after beginning the primary two weeks with seven sacks. Houston completed final season tied for fourth in sacks (49), so we all know that they’re able to producing way more sooner or later. — DJ Bien-Aime
Subsequent sport: vs. Broncos (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Kamari Lassiter’s interception seals sport for Texans
Mac Jones’ cross is intercepted by Kamari Lassiter to stall the drive and seal the win for the Texans.
49ers
Ought to this loss make the 49ers roughly pressing earlier than the commerce deadline? After the Texans dominated them for many of the sport, the 49ers clearly need assistance. That is very true on the line of defense, the place stress was practically nonexistent and two extra starters — defensive deal with Jordan Elliott and defensive finish Sam Okuayinonu — left the sport with ankle accidents. However this sport additionally highlighted points in cross safety, protection and tackling within the again seven. A commerce or two might undoubtedly assist the Niners, however giving up priceless draft picks for non permanent fixes probably would not be sufficient to make them a Tremendous Bowl contender — and will additionally do extra hurt than good in the long run.
Stat to know: After 14 video games and 469 cross makes an attempt, the 49ers lastly bought an interception. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir picked off an errant Stroud cross to finish the primary half, bringing an finish to the longest energetic streak within the NFL. Lenoir’s try to return it for a landing did not finish effectively although, as he did not get out of bounds or down shortly sufficient to offer the Niners time for a last-second subject objective try.
Finest quote from the locker room: “They kicked our ass,” coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned, summing up a day wherein he mentioned the primary half was “unacceptable” because the Texans dealt with the Niners with relative ease. “We have to take it like males and are available again, hopefully slightly pissed off and go to work and play higher subsequent week than we did this week.” — Nick Wagoner
Subsequent sport: at Giants (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Patriots
What step did quarterback Drake Maye take as he continues to construct his MVP candidacy? Maye was underneath siege within the first half towards Myles Garrett and a relentless Browns protection, which led to Maye’s first interception since Week 3. However he did not again down after which took over the sport after halftime with a mixture of what has made him so potent this season: working, retaining performs alive within the pocket and focusing his eyes downfield to attach on passing performs. Regardless of being sacked six occasions, Maye completed with 171 passing yards on throws of 15-plus air yards, together with three touchdowns and 50 speeding yards on seven carries.
Turning level: The complete third quarter. The Patriots led 9-7 at halftime and Garrett was wreaking havoc, however after an preliminary cease on protection within the third quarter, New England exploded for 3 touchdowns because the Patriots discovered the important thing to neutralizing Garrett. All three touchdowns have been throws by Maye, who turned the primary Patriots quarterback to throw for 3 touchdowns in 1 / 4 since Tom Brady on Dec. 9, 2018, at Miami.
Finest quote from the locker room: Coach Mike Vrabel defined why defensive deal with Christian Barmore did not begin as a result of a disciplinary benching. “I needed to decide. My job is to guard the crew,” Vrabel mentioned. “When there are actions that I do not really feel like are [in line] with what we wish to do right here, I bought to decide — and we transfer on.” Barmore entered the sport within the second quarter. — Mike Reiss
Subsequent sport: vs. Falcons (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Drake Maye throws a precision TD cross to Kayshon Boutte
Drake Maye lets a 39-yard cross fly to Kayshon Boutte for a landing to place the Patriots on prime 30-7.
Browns
How for much longer will the Browns stick to Dillon Gabriel at quarterback? One week after lastly eclipsing 17 factors, Cleveland’s offense reverted to its outdated kind, mustering two touchdowns in its loss at New England. Gabriel additionally could not deal with the ball — the one factor coaches had persistently praised him for — with two interceptions. Backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders was inactive due to a again harm, however the requires him to play will solely develop louder after the Browns’ Week 9 bye, which ought to give Sanders much more time to heal. And if Gabriel’s struggles proceed, Cleveland might need to think about making a transfer sooner quite than later, although coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned after the sport that Gabriel will stay the crew’s beginning quarterback for now.
Stat to know: Together with his first of 5 sacks, Garrett handed Reggie White for probably the most sacks by a participant (108.5) earlier than turning 30 since sacks turned an official stat in 1982. Garrett’s first two sacks got here within the purple zone on third down and compelled the Patriots to accept subject targets. The five-sack single-game complete marks a franchise report and profession excessive for Garrett.
Finest quote from the locker room: “I’d throw the entire efficiency away for a win,” Garrett mentioned after his profession excessive. — Daniel Oyefusi
Subsequent sport: at Jets (Nov. 9, 1 p.m. ET)
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Eagles
Is that this model of Saquon Barkley right here to remain? We’ll need to see about his well being first: He got here up limping after a 28-yard run on the finish of the third quarter and didn’t return as a result of a groin harm. The Eagles undoubtedly discovered one thing within the floor sport towards New York that had been lacking all season. Barkley eclipsed 100 yards speeding for the primary time all yr. It appeared similar to 2024 when he reached a velocity of over 21 miles per hour throughout a 65-yard run on the second play from scrimmage, with the play effectively schemed and effectively blocked. Barkley mentioned this week he felt like he was the identical participant, and he appeared it Sunday because of a pleasant number of run calls by offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and sound execution up entrance.
Most shocking efficiency: Reserve working again Tank Bigsby had 104 yards speeding on 9 carries within the win. He was acquired from the Jaguars in September for a pair of draft picks and primarily used as a kick returner for the primary handful of video games. That did not go in addition to hoped, however he has began getting extra work within the backfield of late and has capitalized with a handful of chunk runs. The Eagles have a superb working again rotation going proper now with Barkley, Bigsby and Will Shipley. With Bigsby extra energetic, AJ Dillon has dropped to fourth on the depth chart. — Tim McManus
Subsequent sport: at Packers (Nov. 10, 8:15 p.m. ET)
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Dwell on FOX: Hurts finds Goedert for a 6-yard TD
Jalen Hurts fires a fast cross to Dallas Goedert who finds the tip zone to extend the Eagles’ lead over the Giants.
Giants
What now for the Giants offense after RB Cam Skattebo’s harm? Dropping Skattebo for the season is an enormous blow. His grotesque ankle harm within the second quarter left teammates visibly disturbed. Skattebo was changing into a playmaker for the Giants and fellow rookie Jaxson Dart. He scored his seventh landing within the first quarter of Sunday’s contest. Skattebo’s absence leaves the Giants much more shorthanded on offense, as Dart is already working with out star receiver Malik Nabers. The offense struggled with out them, totaling lower than 200 yards till the ultimate two drives when the sport was out of hand.
Development to look at: The Giants have been thirty first within the NFL permitting 5.2 yards per carry getting into Sunday. That solely bought worse when Barkley and the Eagles ran throughout them for 277 speeding yards. Barkley averaged 10.7 yards per carry on this contest. The Eagles averaged 8.4 per carry. The run protection, for the third straight season, stays an actual downside for New York. Even on second-and-26 within the fourth quarter, the Giants instantly allowed a 29-yard run. It is arduous for them to win with this deficiency. — Jordan Raanan
Subsequent sport: vs. 49ers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Payments
Can the Payments’ protection use this sport as a leaping off level? Buffalo’s protection got here out of the bye in complete command, permitting 9 factors, sacking Andy Dalton seven occasions and forcing three takeaways after not recording a couple of in any of the six earlier video games. The Panthers have been held to one among their lowest speeding totals of the season (114 yards). These are promising indicators for a unit that has struggled to seek out consistency, however the long-term image is clouded by the standing of defensive deal with Ed Oliver, who was shortly dominated out with a biceps harm within the first half.
Most shocking efficiency: Working again James Cook dinner III. It is not a shock Cook dinner had a giant day; he is been sturdy all season. But it surely was the extent of Sunday’s efficiency. He had a career-high 216 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns towards a protection that allowed greater than 100 speeding yards in solely three of their first seven video games. Cook dinner broke a number of data Sunday, together with probably the most speeding yards by one participant in a single sport towards the Panthers. — Alaina Getzenberg
Finest quote from the locker room: “[Cook is] enjoying excellent,” quarterback Josh Allen mentioned concerning the working again’s effort. “The extra occasions we get the ball in his palms, the higher that we’ll be … I really like handing it off and attending to throw my palms up from 50 yards out.”
Subsequent sport: vs. Chiefs (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
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James Cook dinner bursts by means of for 2nd TD of sport
James Cook dinner will get the ball and goes 21 yards for his second speeding landing of the sport.
Panthers
What occurred to the run protection? This appeared extra just like the NFL’s worst protection in 2024, not the one ranked eighth towards the run heading into Sunday. However the blowout loss to the Payments was a whole catastrophe, stuffed with dangerous tackling and no hole management. Carolina had allowed simply 131 speeding yards over the earlier three video games mixed, however Cook dinner had 130 yards speeding earlier than contact within the first half. This was an embarrassing effort.
What to make of the QB efficiency: As Bryce Younger’s substitute, Dalton was as dangerous because the Carolina run protection. The 37-year-old’s interception and two misplaced fumbles led to 17 factors for Buffalo. He took sacks he should not have. He is 1-6 as a starter in his three seasons with Carolina. It could be time for the Panthers to develop one other backup.
Finest quote from the locker room: Dalton did not mince phrases after having three turnovers and getting sacked seven occasions on Sunday. “I did not give us a lot of an opportunity immediately, so I’ve bought to be higher. . . . You’ll be able to say it is a measuring stick, however on the finish of the day we did not even give ourselves an opportunity,” he mentioned. — David Newton
Subsequent sport: at Packers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
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Chargers
Can the Chargers survive one other harm storm? This was the sport wherein the Chargers have been lastly imagined to be again to full well being: offensive tackles Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins III have been each energetic, and linebackers Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman have been additionally again for a second sport collectively. However the Chargers sustained extra accidents Thursday. Security Derwin James Jr. (ankle), cornerback Tarheeb Nonetheless (knee) and proper guard Mekhi Becton (knee) did not end the sport. Coach Jim Harbaugh had no replace on their accidents postgame, however dropping three influence gamers might considerably damage the Chargers shifting ahead.
Most shocking efficiency: Quarterback Justin Herbert has a brand new favourite goal: rookie Oronde Gadsden II. The fifth-round choose caught 5 passes for 77 yards and a landing, changing into the primary rookie tight finish since Mike Ditka in 1961 with 240 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a two-game span. Extra vital, Gadsden caught all the passes focused to him. — Kris Rhim
Subsequent sport: at Titans (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
Vikings
Is it J.J. McCarthy time? It needs to be, proper? Carson Wentz has crammed in as a mean backup quarterback, profitable two of 5 begins, however has supplied no indication that he is able to be the subsequent veteran reclamation of coach Kevin O’Connell. McCarthy has hit the excessive finish of the timetable for therapeutic his proper excessive ankle sprain (six weeks). McCarthy carried out poorly in his first two NFL begins, ending with a QBR (20.3) that ranked second-to-last within the NFL on the time, however he must play. That is the Vikings’ prime organizational precedence, and if it would not occur subsequent week, when will it?
Most shocking efficiency: The Chargers gashed the Vikings’ protection in each manner possible. Some opponents have managed to build up yards towards them this season, however earlier than Thursday night time, the Vikings had at the least restricted scoring. They entered the sport tied for No. 10 within the NFL with 20 factors allowed per sport. However that they had no solutions for Herbert, who weaved by means of their blitzes to hurry for 62 yards and in addition threw three landing passes. The Chargers confronted little resistance in amassing 419 complete yards and 29 first downs. — Kevin Seifert
Subsequent sport: at Lions (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
