NFL Week 8 grades for every team: Cowboys get an 'F' for choking, Steelers surge to 'A+'

NFL Week 8 grades for every team: Cowboys get an 'F' for choking, Steelers surge to 'A+'

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Key Points:

  • Week 8 of the NFL featured several historic and unusual events, including the Buccaneers winning without completing a pass, the Bengals-Titans game ending in a unique final score, and the Ravens losing two quarterbacks to injury early in their game.
  • The Buccaneers rushed for a franchise-record 324 yards to defeat the Falcons 16-0, marking the first win since 1974 by a team without a completed pass, while the Falcons surrendered their worst rushing defense in franchise history.
  • The Ravens suffered major setbacks with injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to play quarterback, leading to a 36-10 loss against the Bills.
  • The Bengals defeated the Titans 43-36 in a scorigami game, with Joe Burrow throwing for over 450 yards and six total touchdowns despite three interceptions, while the Titans showed signs of improvement despite the loss.
  • Other notable performances included the Steelers dominating the Browns with a strong running game and pass rush, the Broncos rallying late to beat the Chiefs, and the Cardinals staging a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Cowboys, who blew a two-touchdown lead at home for the first time.

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