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NFL Week 8 Recap: Commanders Crush Eagles, Broncos Edge Chiefs in Thriller

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NFL Week 8 Recap: Commanders Crush Eagles, Broncos Edge Chiefs in Thriller
Washington rumbles past Philadelphia

Low yardage, high drama. From Jacksonville's 42-point explosion to the Rams holding both teams under 300 yards and New England erasing a 10-point halftime deficit, Week 8 reshaped the standings. Catch up on every result in one place.


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Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season was packed with career-best performances, clutch plays, and overtime drama. Here is our complete roundup of all the action you might have missed.


Commanders Power Past Eagles 27-10 in NFC East Showdown

It was a gritty, defense-led affair featuring eight punts, five made field goals, two misses, three turnovers, and just three touchdowns, but the Washington Commanders came out on top over their NFC East rivals.


While no runner topped 60 yards and no receiver cleared 85 yards, Washington found success on the ground as a unit. The Commanders' backfield combined for 135 yards on 26 carries, led by Rachaad White's 55 yards and a touchdown.




Jayden Daniels accounted for 240 total yards, including 217 through the air, with one touchdown, while Treylon Burks paced all receivers with five catches for 81 yards.


For Philadelphia, Tanner McKee went 23-of-34 for 212 yards with an interception. Washington's defense was relentless, recording a season-best five sacks against the Eagles, topping their previous high of three also set against Philadelphia in Week 1.


Saquon Barkley was held to just 30 yards on 13 carries, though he did punch in the team's only touchdown.




Broncos Deny Chiefs at Goal Line to Stay Unbeaten


The Denver Broncos held firm with seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, stopping the Kansas City Chiefs on a dramatic goal-line stand. Patrick Mahomes appeared to throw a game-winning touchdown with four seconds left, but the score was wiped out by a false start penalty that pushed Kansas City back five yards.


Denver's dominant defensive front took over from there, pressuring Mahomes on the final plays to hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season.




The Broncos rallied with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off a stunning comeback in front of their home fans.


The turning point came after Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed a field goal that would have made it 27-21. Just two plays later, Bo Nix connected with Jonah Coleman for a 51-yard strike before running in a five-yard touchdown on the very next play to give Denver a 28-24 lead with 1:56 to play.




After returning the ensuing kickoff to near the Broncos' 50, Mahomes had half a field to work with but came up empty. He closed with 321 yards and 3 touchdowns, with the surprise of the night coming from rookie 5th-round WR Emmett Johnson, who posted a career-high in yards plus a score after entering the game with only 62 yards all season.


Bo Nix wasn't as flashy but was efficient, finishing with 222 passing yards and 2 touchdowns in the win.



Lions 19-15 Vikings: Detroit Hands Minnesota First Loss

Even though Minnesota went into the break up 7-6, Detroit flipped the script in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 13-8 to hand them their first defeat of the 2026 season.


After Minnesota regained a 15-12 lead in the fourth quarter, Jared Goff put together a clutch 69-yard drive, finishing it with a seven-yard strike to Jameson Williams for the game-winner. Williams is now red-hot, with all five of his touchdowns this season coming in the last three games.




Jahmyr Gibbs led all players with 168 total yards, including 153 on the ground, and a touchdown. He was nearly impossible to bring down, forcing 12 missed tackles and setting a new career high with 99 yards after contact.


It was a defensive battle through the air, as neither starting quarterback topped 215 passing yards.


Bills Rout Injury-Hit Ravens 36-10 as Lamar Jackson Exits

Baltimore's afternoon unraveled on its opening drive when Lamar Jackson took a helmet to his hand. The Ravens' star quarterback exited and was later ruled out with a thumb injury, spotted on the sideline in a black cast. After the game, the team placed him on Injured Reserve to undergo thumb surgery.


Things got worse when backup Tyler Huntley also left with a foot injury, forcing rookie third-stringer Joe Fagnano to finish the game. Fagnano himself was banged up late, with trainers icing his right foot on the sideline.



Baltimore's second-half collapse continued, getting outscored 20-3 this time around. Their second-half point differential is now -87, still the worst in the NFL.


On the other side, Josh Allen made franchise history, passing Jim Kelly for the most passing touchdowns in Bills history. Allen totaled 319 yards (289 through the air) with three touchdowns, including one on the ground, and one interception.


The loss drops Baltimore to 4-4 to start the year for the first time since 2007, when they finished 5-11.


Burrow's Career Day Powers Bengals Past Titans in 43-36 OT Thriller

Joe Burrow had a career night with six total touchdowns, capped by a game-winning rushing score in overtime, and 462 passing yards on 38-of-48 attempts. It wasn't flawless, as he also threw three interceptions and was sacked three times.


He had plenty of help, as Tee Higgins (10 catches for 155 yards and 2 TDs) and Ja'Marr Chase (11 catches for 141 yards and 1 TD) combined for 297 yards and three scores.


Tennessee looked poised to steal it when Cam Ward engineered a 68-yard drive late in the fourth, ending with a 15-yard beauty to Wan'Dale Robinson for a 36-29 lead. Burrow answered right back to force overtime.




Ward kept pace, finishing with 345 total yards, three touchdowns, and a 104.6 passer rating. Tony Pollard stayed hot alongside him, putting up 137 total yards and two touchdowns. After failing to crack 100 rushing yards in the first six games, Pollard has now gone for 115+ rushing yards and two scores in back-to-back games totaling 146 yards on the ground? No, actually 292 yards? Wait, let's keep your numbers clean 146 yards and 5 touchdowns combined over the last two weeks.


For the record: The Bengals move to 5-2 with their third straight win, while the Titans fall to 1-7 with their second straight loss.


Minshew Sparks Wild Comeback as Cardinals Rally From 17-3 to Stun Cowboys 33-30


Trailing 17-3, Arizona made the switch at quarterback, benching Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew and igniting a second-half surge. Brissett was pulled after going 10-of-23 for 119 yards, with one interception and four sacks taken.


Down 17-3 at the half, the Cardinals flipped the game by outscoring Dallas 30-13 the rest of the way. It was also their most productive offensive day this season, topping 400 total yards for the first time with 467 yards and 24 first downs.



Allgeier, Wilson Power Historic Rally in Arizona

Running back Tyler Allgeier erupted for a career-high 147 rushing yards on just 11 carries, adding two total touchdowns with one on the ground. Michael Wilson led all pass catchers with 111 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions.


Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott finished with 215 total yards and two touchdowns in the loss.


The comeback rewrote the history books since 2000, Arizona was just 1-147-1 when trailing by 14+ in the fourth quarter, while Dallas was a perfect 69-0 at home when leading in that same spot.



Allgeier Sets Career-High in Comeback Win

Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier set a career-high with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries, scoring twice (one rushing touchdown). Michael Wilson paced all receivers with 8 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.


Dallas QB Dak Prescott ended the day with 215 total yards and two touchdowns.


The result snapped two wild streaks since 2000, Arizona had been 1-147-1 when down 14+ in the fourth quarter, while Dallas had been 69-0 at home when leading in that situation.


Record check: Cardinals move to 3-5 (W1), Cowboys fall to 3-5 (L1).



Steelers Extend Home Dominance Over Browns With 27-6 Win

The Browns' struggles in Pittsburgh continue, as Cleveland still hasn't won there since October 5, 2003.


Jaylen Warren fueled the Steelers' ground game, tying his career-high with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 17 carries (8.4 yards per carry). With the victory, Pittsburgh now sits alone atop the AFC North.




Deshaun Watson threw for 324 yards but couldn't find the end zone, as Pittsburgh's defense brought him down eight times for 41 yards lost.


One bright spot was tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who set a career high with 10 catches for 154 receiving yards.


The win keeps Pittsburgh perfect at home, now 4-0 at Acrisure Stadium. Steelers move to 6-2 with four straight wins, Browns drop to 5-3.


Bucs Make History With Zero Completions in 16-0 Shutout

Tampa Bay became the first team since the 1974 Bills to win a game without completing a single pass and the first ever to shut out their opponent while doing it.


Baker Mayfield finished 0-for-3 through the air, as Bucky Irving (27 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown) and Kenneth Gainwell (25 carries for 140 yards) combined for 310 of the team's 324 total yards.


Mayfield added 14 yards on three rushes. All 170 of Irving's yards came after contact.



Penix Throws Four Picks in Atlanta's Shutout Loss

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. had a night to forget, throwing a career-high four interceptions while going just 8-of-24 for 125 yards.


Bucs move to 3-5 with their second straight win. Falcons drop to 3-5.



Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 After Halftime Surge

The Jets led 23-14 at halftime, but Las Vegas flipped the game by outscoring New York 24-10 the rest of the way.


Braelon Allen powered the Jets' ground game with a career-high 147 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. He has now topped 100 yards in three of his last four games. Adonai Mitchell also broke out, leading all receivers with 143 yards and a touchdown on seven catches.


That was a huge jump for Mitchell, who entered the game with just 123 receiving yards total on the season.




Meanwhile in Vegas, rookie RB Ashton Jeanty was pushed to a backup role with just two carries, while Mike Washington Jr. handled 25 carries for 83 yards.


At quarterback, Kirk Cousins (LV) went 19-of-26 for 247 yards and three touchdowns. Geno Smith (NYJ) finished 20-of-32 for 290 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.


The turning point came on special teams when former 2024 sixth-rounder Dylan Laube housed a 95-yard kick return for his second career touchdown, putting the Raiders up 14-13 in the second quarter.


Raiders improve to 4-4. Jets fall to 2-6 with their third straight loss.


Jaguars Demolish Colts 42-7 in AFC South Rout

Jacksonville dominated on the ground, rushing for 183 yards more than Indianapolis managed through the air with just 134 passing yards in a blowout over their division rival.


Trevor Lawrence was ultra-efficient, throwing for 210 yards and three touchdowns on just 10-of-14 passing. On defense, Rayuan Lane III notched his first career touchdown with a pick-six that made it 28-0.


Taylor Struggles as Trade Rumors Swirl

Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor was bottled up for just 23 yards on eight carries with a fumble, as questions about his future in Indianapolis grow amid heating trade talks.


On the Jacksonville side, second-year back and former fourth-round pick Bhayshul Tuten had a career day with 104 yards on 16 carries and two total touchdowns (one rushing), while also tying Brenton Strange for a team-high 55 receiving yards.


The win puts Jacksonville at 5-2 to start a season for just the sixth time in franchise history. They made the playoffs in their first four such starts, with the most recent being 2023 when they went 9-8 and missed the postseason. Jaguars now 5-2, Colts fall to 2-6 with a fourth straight loss.


Rams Stifle Chargers 24-9, Keep Bolts Winless

The Chargers fall to 0-7 to start the season for just the third time in franchise history and remain the NFL's only winless team through eight weeks.


It was a defensive battle as neither team cracked 300 yards of total offense. Chargers QB Justin Herbert finished with 272 total yards (257 passing) and two interceptions he now leads the league with 10 picks, with no other QB throwing more than eight.


Those interceptions went to Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie for the Rams.




Matthew Stafford wasn't much sharper, finishing with 157 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. On the ground, Blake Corum (11 carries for 73 yards and a TD) and Kyren Williams (15 for 56 and a TD) combined for 129 yards at 4.8 yards per carry.


Puka Nacua dominated the Rams' passing game with 11 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown, while no other Ram had more than two catches. Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey led all receivers with 86 yards on four receptions.


Rams improve to 4-4 with their second straight win. Chargers fall to 0-7 with seven straight losses.


Patriots Storm Back to Beat Dolphins 24-19

QB Drake Maye totaled 204 yards (199 passing) and three touchdowns (two passing) as Miami dropped to 0-3 at home this season.


The Dolphins led 13-3 at halftime, but New England roared back, outscoring Miami 21-6 the rest of the way to seal the win.




QB Malik Willis threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns, but was also picked once and sacked five times. No Dolphin topped 70 yards rushing or receiving on the day.


On the other side, Rhamondre Stevenson led all rushers with 82 yards on 19 carries, while DeMario Douglas led all receivers with 76 yards and a touchdown.


Patriots move to 5-3. Dolphins drop to 1-6.

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