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Week 8 has come and gone, with no bye and 14 Sunday games.
Here’s our recap of each of the games played on the fourth and final Sunday of October. Also known as National Tight Ends Day.
Eagles 37, Bengals 17
The Eagles run their winning streak to three, as their offense continues to find its identity. Even if the identity is crafted on a week-to-week basis, based on what’s working.
Lately, everything has been working.
In Sunday’s 37-point outburst, quarterback Jalen Hurts became the first player in league history with multiple rushing touchdowns and a passer rating of 100 or higher in back-to-back games.
Two came on the tush push. Speaking to him by phone after the win, I said the patented play is 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 in a player’s first 60 games, trailing only Dan Marino (145), Patrick Mahomes (144), and Justin Herbert (114).
The more troubling number is four. The Bengals are 0-4 at home this year.
Browns 29, Ravens 24
The Jameis Winston era began in a big, big way. He threw for 334 yards; Deshaun Watson has never had a 300-yard day during his time in Cleveland.
Winston’s authentic brand of enthusiasm lifted the entire team. Even if it won’t be enough to turn 2-6 into a playoff berth (and maybe it will), it will make Browns games something they’ve yet to be this season — fun.
For Ravens, the fun temporarily ended at five wins in a row. Still, Derrick Henry became the first player in league history to score a touchdown in each of his first eight games with a team.
Lions 52, Titans 14
Yes, it was the Titans. But the outcome is impressive regardless of opponent, a sign of a juggernaut. And they seem to keep getting better.
Receiver Kalif Raymond, who had 190 return yards and two total scores, told PFT by phone after the game that the improvement traces in part to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s obsession with practicing at a…
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Author : ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports
Publish date : 2024-10-28 13:59:58
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