NFL Week 8 Recap: Jets Finally Win, Rodgers Falls To Love & Saints Turn To Rookie QB

NFL Week 8 Recap

Thursday, October 23

Vikings 10 at Chargers 37

Los Angeles overwhelmed Minnesota in the NFL Week 8 opener behind a dominant running game and a stout defense that winded up ending Carson Wentz's season due to his left shoulder injury.

Sunday, October 26 — Early Action

Jets 39 at Bengals 38

New York rallied from a 15-point 4th quarter deficit to secure their first win of the season with a thriller finish.

Bears 16 at Ravens 30

Baltimore snapped its losing streak behind balanced offense and a defense that picked up steam.

Dolphins 34 at Falcons 10

Miami’s offense exploded for the first time in a while and the Falcons’ key injuries caught up with them.

Bills 40 at Panthers 9

Buffalo dominated on the ground and in the trenches to cruise past Carolina.

49ers 15 at Texans 26

The Texans came out firing as they took a 9 point lead to the half and then continued to roll in the second half as they secured the win at home.

Giants 20 at Eagles 38

Philadelphia rebounded from their first meeting with a big offensive game, but New York lost RB Cam Skattebo to a ankle injury.

Browns 13 at Patriots 32

New England continued its steady rise, while Cleveland’s offense faltered again leaving people wondering when will Sanders finally get his shot.

Sunday, October 26 – Afternoon Slate

Buccaneers 23 at Saints 3

Tampa Bay’s defense dominated, while New Orleans made a QB switch in the 3rd to rookie Tyler Shough.

Titans 14 at Colts 38

Indianapolis’ offense was relentless, putting another exclamation point on its first half of the season record.

Cowboys 24 at Broncos 44

Denver rode Bo Nix and his 4 TD passes to a easy home win over the divisively struggling Cowboys.

Sunday, October 26 - Night Game

Packers 35 at Steelers 25

In Aaron Rodgers’ first time facing his old team, Jordan Love out-shined him and Pittsburgh’s defense folded.

Monday, October 20

Commanders 7 at Chiefs 28

Although each QB had 2 INTs Kansas City played a much more sound game and cruised to another victory.

Key Storylines to Watch

• Saints to Start Rookie QB Tyler Shough: After a blowout loss, the New Orleans Saints announced rookie Tyler Shough will start this week versus the Rams, signaling changes are ahead at the quarterback position.

• Jets Finally Get First Win: The New York Jets snapped their winless streak with the 39-38 thriller over Cincinnati as fans hope it could be a turning point for the franchise.

• Aaron Rodgers Loses to His Successor: Aaron Rodgers faced the Green Bay Packers for the first time since leaving and lost 35-25 as Jordan Love completed 20 straight passes and showed his growth since the vet was there.

• Giants’ RB Cam Skattebo Injured: The New York Giants lost running back Cam Skattebo to a dislocated ankle in the loss to Philadelphia, and he’s now headed to injured reserve.

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