What a freakin' game! Plus, expert predictions, fantasy advice and all the NFL Week 8 essentials you need.
It's Week 8 ... and can you believe that finish in Arizona? Before we dig even deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 8? Our experts make their picks.
- Are the Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? Here are the keys to their success.
- David Tyree or Mario Manningham? Eli Manning shares his favorite NFL moments.
- As always, we're here to help you dominate your fantasy football matchup.
About last night: Green Bay Packers 24, Arizona Cardinals 21 -- Well, that was something. And now there are no unbeaten NFL teams, thanks to Rasul Douglas' stunning interception in the final seconds that preserved the Packers' victory over the Cardinals.
Game of the Week: Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings -- Both teams come off their bye weeks for this prime-time clash at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings will be looking to pull off an upset against the high-octane Cowboys and enter November in the thick of the NFC playoff picture. The Cowboys are hoping to have Dak Prescott behind center.
Sneaky-Good Game of the Week: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts -- The Colts have won three of four after an 0-3 start to the season. The Titans are coming off back-to-back statement wins over the Bills and Chiefs, and will be looking to assert their authority in the AFC South. The running back matchup between Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor should be fun to follow.
Survivor Pool Game of the Week: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets -- The Bengals are coming off back-to-back wins of more than 20 points. The Jets got 50-burgered by the Patriots last week. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are the NFL's hottest QB-WR combo. The Jets? Well, some guy named Mike White starts over recently acquired Joe Flacco. Full disclosure: Previous survivor picks were the Rams (Week 1), Buccaneers (Week 2), Broncos (Week 3), Bills (Week 4), Vikings (Week 5), Colts (Week 6) and Cardinals (Week 7) ✅.
Week 8: Picks, analysis and more
- Week 8 predictions: USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts have made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- 10 teams in the market: Next week's trade deadline could spur action, as teams will have to closely evaluate their short- and long-term outlooks.
- How Frank Reich helped QB become a star again: Faced with the bad habits Carson Wentz developed in an ugly 2020 season, Reich did what's worked with other QBs.
- What we know on Deshaun Watson situation: As Tuesday's trade deadline looms, there are multiple reports about the potential for Deshaun Watson to be moved.
- 'I don't not feel wanted': Tua Tagovailoa says he is tuning out speculation about the Dolphins possibly trading for Deshaun Watson.
- Mike Tomlin did not like being asked about vacant college jobs: The Steelers head coach made it clear he has no interest in leaving Pittsburgh for any coaching job.
- NFL not 'out of the woods' on COVID-19: The situation surrounding Thursday night's game was a reminder of all that can still be thrown out of whack by COVID-19.
- The inside story of Tom Brady and a young boy who beat brain cancer: A young boy held up a poster at a Buccaneers game that read, "Tom Brady Helped Me Beat Brain Cancer," and soon after began the search to find out how.
- Raiders owner unhappy with timing of Jon Gruden email leaks: Mark Davis says the NFL should release the written report of the Washington investigation.
- Roger Goodell: NFL 'protecting' women, won't share more on WFT probe: Goodell said the league has no plan to release more information on the Washington investigation in order to protect the women who came forward.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 8. NFC teams rule the top five.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup.
- Fantasy rankings for Week 8: For your convenience, these position-by-position rankings were updated for this week's games.
- Studs, duds and sleepers: Here are some key players to know going into Week 8. Is rookie QB Trevor Lawrence going to have a breakout game?
- Waiver wire options: It's never too late to search for quality available players to add to your roster.
- Fantasy stock watch: Falcons rookie TE Kyle Pitts is taking flight.
NFL Week 8 schedule
Bye week: Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders
Thursday
Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday
New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN2)
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