Three upsets, four comebacks and two overtime games. The Cardinals were 23% to win at kickoff, fell to 2% during the game, and still beat the Cowboys 33-30 in overtime.
On a bye: Texans, Saints, Giants and 49ers.
The scores
 Bengals 43, Titans 36 |
Comeback from 21% · Overtime |
 Raiders 38, Jets 33 |
Upset · 46% at kickoff · Comeback from 14% |
 Broncos 28, Chiefs 24 |
Comeback from 7% |
 Lions 19, Vikings 15 |
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 Packers 27, Panthers 19 |
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 Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30 |
Upset · 23% at kickoff · Comeback from 2% · Overtime |
 Patriots 24, Dolphins 19 |
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 Rams 24, Chargers 9 |
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 Commanders 27, Eagles 10 |
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 Bears 34, Seahawks 17 |
Upset · 40% at kickoff |
 Buccaneers 16, Falcons 0 |
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 Steelers 27, Browns 6 |
Led all the way |
 Bills 36, Ravens 10 |
Led all the way |
 Jaguars 42, Colts 7 |
Led all the way |
The swing and the play
The week’s biggest swing came in the Cardinals’ game against the Cowboys, with 0:10 left in the fourth quarter: G.Minshew pass short middle to Mi.Wilson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. It moved the Cardinals’ chance of winning by 46 points, and they won 33-30. Open the game
The best single play by expected points was the Chiefs’ against the Broncos, with 7:54 left in the second quarter: P.Mahomes pass short left to E.Johnson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. It was worth +7.02 EPA. Open the game
Best offense, best defense
The Jets had the week’s best offense, +0.25 EPA a play in a 38-33 loss to the Raiders. Their usual is +0.01. The Buccaneers had the best defense, holding the Falcons to −0.52 a play in a 16-0 win. Their usual is −0.11 allowed.
Players of the week
The top quarterback, back, receiver and tight end by expected points added.
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Kirk CousinsQB · Raiders vs Jets | 19/26, 247 yds, 3 TD · 5-3 rush+18.4 EPA |
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Tyler AllgeierRB · Cardinals vs Cowboys | 11 car, 147 yds, 1 TD · 5-44 rec+11.7 EPA |
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Tee HigginsWR · Bengals vs Titans | 10/11, 155 yds, 2 TD+14.9 EPA |
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Brock BowersTE · Raiders vs Jets | 7/10, 92 yds, 2 TD+9.2 EPA |
Fantasy
The week’s top five in half-PPR scoring.
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Joe BurrowQB · Bengals vs Titans | 39.5 half PPR |
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Tyler AllgeierRB · Cardinals vs Cowboys | 33.6 half PPR |
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Tee HigginsWR · Bengals vs Titans | 32.5 half PPR |
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Bhayshul TutenRB · Jaguars vs Colts | 28.9 half PPR |
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Kirk CousinsQB · Raiders vs Jets | 28.2 half PPR |
Rising
The biggest jumps in share of the team’s targets, against their own earlier games: Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers, 8% to 33%), Justice Hill (Ravens, 8% to 31%) and Ted Hurst III (Buccaneers, 11% to 33%).
New faces: Gardner Minshew (first game of the season for the Cardinals, 42% of snaps), Joe Fagnano (first game of the season for the Ravens, 40% of snaps) and James Mitchell (first game of the season for the Cowboys, 42% of snaps).
Next week
Lions at Dolphins
The game of the week is Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. Its biggest edge: Lions gain +0.25 EPA per dropback (2nd). Dolphins allow +0.30 (32nd). Open the matchup
Every play, every team and every player from Week 8 is on the week page.