PFT's NFL results and summary for Week 8 2024

Week 8 is over, without a bye and with 14 Sunday games.

Here's our roundup of all the games that took place on the fourth and final Sunday of October. Also known as National Tight Ends Day.

Eagles 37, Bengals 17

The Eagles extend their winning streak to three as their offense continues to find its identity. Even if the identity is created week by week based on what works.

Everything has been working lately.

In Sunday's 37-point win, quarterback Jalen Hurts became the first player in league history to score multiple rushing touchdowns and have a passer rating of 100 or higher in consecutive games.

Two came straight away. When I spoke to him on the phone after the win, I said that the patented game was back. “It never went anywhere,” Hurts insisted.

For the Bengals, quarterback Joe Burrow finished his 60th game with 112 touchdown passes. He has the fourth-most totals in a player's first 60 games, trailing only Dan Marino (145), Patrick Mahomes (144) and Justin Herbert (114).

The more worrying number is four. The Bengals are 0-4 at home this year.

Browns 29, Ravens 24

The Jameis Winston era began in grand style. He threw for 334 yards; Deshaun Watson has never had a 300-yard day during his time in Cleveland.

Winston's authentic enthusiasm inspired the entire team. Even if going 2-6 won't be enough to get you into the playoffs (which it may be), it will make the Browns' games something they haven't been this season – fun.

For the Ravens, the fun ended with five wins in a row. Nevertheless, Derrick Henry became the first player in league history to score a touchdown in each of his first eight games for a team.

Lions 52, Titans 14

Yes, it was the Titans. But the result is impressive regardless of the opponent, a sign of a juggernaut. And they seem to be getting better and better.

Receiver Kalif Raymond, who had 190 return yards and two total points, told PFT by phone after the game that the improvement was due in part to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown's obsession with training at a high level.

They are playing at a higher level than they have in years. Detroit is 6-1 for the first time since 1956.

And they did it with quarterback Jared Goff throwing just 15 passes and completing 12 for 85 yards and three touchdowns.

Texans 23, Colts 20

Houston managed to complete the victory over the Colts and take control of the AFC South.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson completed 10 of 32 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown in his comeback from an ankle injury.

Texas receiver Stefon Diggs left the team after suffering a non-contact knee injury. Coach DeMeco Ryans had no update after the game. However, things didn't look good.

Packers 30, Jaguars 27

For the second straight year, Packers kicker Brandon McManus won the game with a walk-off field goal. This came at the end of a drive engineered by quarterback Malik Willis, who replaced Jordan Love in the second half.

Love has a groin injury. An MRI is coming on Monday. The hope is that this is a week-to-week injury that he can recover from by next weekend.

The Jaguars lost receiver Christian Kirk for the season due to a broken collarbone. He had been the subject of trade talks before the injury.

Cardinals 28, Dolphins 27

Tua Tagovailoa's return wasn't supposed to go like this. Because Kyler Murray didn't get the memo; He brought the Cardinals back from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter, largely thanks to his throw. A crucial run on third down extended the game-winning drive.

At 4-4, the Cardinals are now in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.

The Dolphins slipped to 2-5. They're going to Buffalo next weekend.

Patriots 25, Jets 22

Woody wanted it. Woody got it. The firing of the coach of a 2-3 team six days before a home game on Monday night extended the losing streak from two games to five. And although they're not finished yet, a visit from the Texans is coming up on Halloween night.

Trick or treating. Smell my feet. Give Rex a damn snack to eat.

The Patriots lost quarterback Drake Maye to a concussion. They still responded well to coach Jerod Mayo calling him “soft.” Even though the playoffs are still a long way off, putting another nail in the Jets' coffin will probably be the next best thing.

Falcons 31, Buccaneers 26

Kirk Cousins ​​had four touchdown passes and a passer rating of 145.9. He has eight touchdown passes in two games against Tampa Bay this season.

Without their top two receivers, the Bucs tried to get the offense going without Mike Evans or Chris Godwin. They did that, but ultimately not enough. And now they're 4-4 and have come from two games behind to beat Atlanta in the race for the NFC South crown.

Chargers 26, Saints 8

LA moved to 4-3 with a win against the overwhelmed Saints, who still don't have starting quarterback Derek Carr. New Orleans scored two field goals on offense in its second straight game against an AFC West team that never felt like it was close.

Rookie Ladd McConkey had eight catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns for the Chargers, who reached the end zone three times after settling for five field goals in a loss Monday night.

Meanwhile, Saints defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd should be suspended for injuring Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, WWE/Bountygate style. If the NFL is serious about player health and safety, he will be too.

Bills 31, Seahawks 10

Buffalo continued its dominance in the AFC East. At 6-2, with the Dolphins at 2-5 and the Patriots and Jets at 2-6, it would take an epic collapse to get the Bills to blow up the division crown.

Amari Cooper had just one catch for three yards in his second game with the Bills, but Khalil Shakir had 107 yards and rookie Keon Coleman added 70 and a touchdown. James Cook rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns.

Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III was held to 12 yards on nine carries, and the passing game was missing DK Metcalf, who has a knee injury.

Broncos 28, Panthers 14

Denver continues to push for its first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl 50 while enjoying a buffet line of the NFC South's worst teams. Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn took exception to Broncos coach Sean Payton appearing to increase the score. Payton rubbed a little salt in the wound after the game by stating the obvious – the Carolinas' offense just isn't good.

Bo Nix set the franchise rookie record for quarterback wins with five wins, surpassing John Elway and Drew Lock, who each had four.

Chiefs 27, Raiders 20

Kansas City has now won 13 straight games, dating back to a New Year's Eve win over the Bengals. And the Chiefs are 6-0 at Allegiant Stadium, with five wins over the Raiders and one in Super Bowl LVIII.

With 81, quarterback Patrick Mahomes ranks third on the list of quarterback wins in the first eight years of his career. He needs five to catch Tom Brady and Russell Wilson, who are tied at 86 points. Mahomes still has 10 games left to achieve that goal.

Commanders 18, Bears 15

Jayden Daniels defied a rib injury and a late Bears go-ahead goal to throw a Hail Mary for the ages. He bought himself almost 13 seconds of time before putting the game-winning ball in play, which was tipped by Bears defenseman Tyrique Stevenson and caught by receiver Noah Brown.

Stevenson was seen taunting Commanders fans before and during the play.

The loss dropped the 4-3 Bears into the basement of the NFC North. And it puts pressure on Bears coach Matt Eberflus, who had failed to prepare his team for the fateful Hail Mary.

49ers 30, Cowboys 24

Dallas took an early 10-point lead, the 49ers overwhelmed them and then the Cowboys tried to make it interesting.

Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo had 85 rushing yards and his first career touchdown as he filled in for Jordan Mason, who suffered a shoulder injury.

George Kittle had six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown, putting a damper on National Tights End Day.

For Dallas, CeeDee Lamb had 146 receiving yards and two touchdowns. But Dallas' running game continued to lack penetration and they gained 56 yards. San Francisco ran for 223.

Next up for the Cowboys is a trip to Atlanta – and a reunion with Mike Zimmer-Kirk Cousins. We like that.