At the bye week, the Cleveland Browns are a 2-6 football team and currently hold the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cleveland couldn’t stack wins in Week 8 against the New England Patriots after defeating the Miami Dolphins the previous week.

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In what sounds like the worst uniform matchup in recent memory, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. This will mark the first time Rodgers faces his former team for whom he played for 18 seasons.

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a bye in Week 8, but they did get some invaluable tape on some of their remaining opponents this season.

Revenge was sweet as the Eagles avenged their most embarrassing victory in some time with a resounding triumph in Week 8. Another week brings another prime individual performance from Jalen Hurts.

Here are the winners and losers from the Bucs' Week 8 win over the Saints.

With six teams on their bye weeks in Week 8 of the NFL season and numerous high-impact players around the league sitting out due to injuries, the stage was set for a day of surprises and swings.

Barkley broke out with 150 yards before hurting his groin as the Eagles defeated the Giants 38-20. Barkley ran for a 65-yard score on his first carry of the game and topped 100 yards rushing for the first time this season before his exit. At one point, Barkley had outgained the Giants.