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Lamar Jackson out again? Zero completions for Baker Mayfield? Let's make sense of a weird Week 8
Jackson's return lasted one snap, the Cardinals upset the Cowboys with their QB2 and RB2, and the Buccaneers won by 16 despite 0 passing yards.

Questions, takeaways from Sunday's games: What now for Chiefs, Ravens, Commanders?
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of Sunday's games.

Top Headlines
- Lamar headed to IR with 'potentially' season-ending thumb injury
- Jets' Glenn says he's not worried about job but admits 'we have to win' soon
- Sources: Jags DT Hamilton likely out for season with torn quad
- Barkley receives assurances he won't be traded, wants to help Eagles 'fix it'
- Saints fire run-game coordinator after 18-yard Paris performance
A child playcaller? The Bears' Ben Johnson was born for this

A year after Rashid Shaheed trade, Seahawks are still waiting for a No. 2 WR to emerge


Tough times in Big D
Stephen A.: 'Cowboys are trash'

Overreactions: Brian Schottenheimer's days in Dallas numbered? And much more

'Names don't win games': Cowboys failed to get it done despite believing in their talent


Lamar injured again
Why Stephen A. doesn't think Lamar Jackson is done being a Raven

Domonique Foxworth wonders whether Lamar ever plays for the Ravens again


Broncos hold off Chiefs
Stephen A.: Broncos proved they are a team to be reckoned with

The Chiefs are searching for answers


Fantasy Football
Free agents: Top options include Smith, Washington and Tyson

Buzz: Lamar Jackson's injury and who got the ball in Week 8


Trade deadline
Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET
Adam Schefter: I don't see Kirk Cousins as a trade option

Tracking pre-deadline trades: Jeffery Simmons to the Bears


Sports Betting
Week 9 betting odds for every game

Early bets for Week 9: Bengals stay hot? Another Cowboys shootout?


Trending in the NFL
Steelers poke fun at Browns with multiple dog-themed jabs to lead NFL Week 8 trolls

Larry Csonka celebrates Vikings' first loss, keeping '72 Dolphins' undefeated record alive

Top Headlines
- Lamar headed to IR with 'potentially' season-ending thumb injury
- Jets' Glenn says he's not worried about job but admits 'we have to win' soon
- Sources: Jags DT Hamilton likely out for season with torn quad
- Barkley receives assurances he won't be traded, wants to help Eagles 'fix it'
- Saints fire run-game coordinator after 18-yard Paris performance
- Source: Bucs pass rusher Diaby has Grade 2 MCL sprain
- Panthers bring back Hall as CB coach in 1st move since Evero firing
- Jones backs Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss
- 😈 Steelers' dog-themed jabs at Browns headline Week 8 trolls
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