Blown kicks, blown leads, blown gaskets and blown opportunities highlight the NFL Week 8 Recap.
2020 NFL Week 8 Recap
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans, left, catches a ball in the end zone in front of New York Giants’ James Bradberry during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Bucs 25
Giants 23
I don’t know what it is about the sight of Tom Brady that makes the Giants play much bigger than they are, but the GOAT got this dose of payback against his Super Bowl nemesis in large part because Eli Manning’s successor has only been successful at turning the ball over at an alarming rate. Daniel Jones’ regression isn’t New York’s only problem but it is its most glaring.
2/14
Dallas Cowboys’ Justin March (59) and Joe Thomas (48) leap to try and catch a kick during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Cowboys 9
Eagles 23
Y’all are laughing at Mike Nolan for getting hot sauce in his eye, but I’d rather wear Tabasco glasses than watch another minute of NFC East football.
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From left, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal, cornerback D.J. Reed and tight end/defensive end Stephen Sullivan celebrate an interception of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half span NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle.
(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
49ers 27
Seahawks 37
Russell Wilson was back to his MVP form and San Francisco was dealt two more high-profile injuries. Kyle Shanahan should win Coach of the Year if the 49ers make the playoffs under these circumstances.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Saints 26
Bears 23 (OT)
Seriously, why do certain football players think it’s smart to punch a guy with a helmet on in the face? Forget the automatic ejection — that’s killing your hand and your street cred in one ill-advised shot.
And Matt Nagy’s credibility as an offensive mind is taking a hit from his stubborn refusal to delegate play-calling and sticking with Nick Foles. Both will cost him his job if Chicago misses the playoffs again.
Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chargers 30
Broncos 31
Los Angeles is the first team in NFL history to blow a 17-point lead in three straight games, its five losses this season are by a total of 19 points and the Chargers are 0-3 the last two seasons against Vic Fangio’s Broncos, who are 7-13 against everyone else. Justin Herbert is legit but Chargers still gonna Chargers, man.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers 28
Ravens 24
Like I said: This was a must-win game for Baltimore that would be a window into its legitimacy as a Super Bowl contender — and Lamar Jackson literally fumbled it away with four turnovers that led to 14 points for Pittsburgh in a game the Ravens dominated everywhere but on the scoreboard. Baltimore now seems unlikely to win its division and they’d better rebound in Indy or else a wild card playoff spot will start to slip away too.
Meanwhile, 7-0 Pittsburgh is off to its best start since the days of the Steel Curtain, and Mike Tomlin is cementing his legacy as an all-time great coach. A second Super Bowl victory would be the perfect exclamation point.
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New England Patriots’ Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Buffalo Bills’ Dean Marlowe (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 24-21.
(AP Photo/John Munson)
Patriots 21
Bills 24
My, how times have changed. New England’s quarterback screws up at the end of a game, the Patriots lose in Buffalo for first time since 2011 and the Bills are 6-2 at the season’s midway point in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history. It looks like the AFC East is Buffalo’s to lose, and New England isn’t a lock to beat the winless Jets.
8/14
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 01: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates his first NFL touchdown on a three-yard pass to DeVante Parker #11 against the Los Angeles Rams during their game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Rams 17
Dolphins 28
Helluva weekend for the Tagovailoa family: First, Taulia leads Maryland to a thrilling overtime victory, and then Tua becomes the first lefty QB to throw a TD in five years and wins his first NFL start. Even Dan Marino lost his first start, and if Tua can build on this, it won’t be the last time their names are mentioned together.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass under pressure from New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (20) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo.
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jets 9
Chiefs 35
Another week, another record for Patrick Mahomes, who had more touchdown passes in this game than the Jets’ quarterbacks have combined to throw this season. Aside from Le’Veon Bell’s invisible performance, this might be the only game this week that went exactly as expected.
10/14
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 1. 2020, between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis.
(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Vikings 28
Packers 22
In what might have been the upset of the day, Dalvin Cook became the first Viking to have 200 scrimmage yards and four TDs in a game, making it abundantly clear Minnesota can only go as far as No. 33 can carry them.
11/14
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 01: Indianapolis Colts Cornerback Kenny Moore (23) goes in for the pick six while avoiding Detroit Lions Running Back D’Andre Swift (32) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions on November 01, 2020 at Ford Field in Detroit MI.
(Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Colts 41
Lions 21
Don’t look now, but Indianapolis is tied atop the AFC South with Tennessee, who they face twice this month. We’re about to find out if the Colts are for real — and even Simone Biles is taking notice.
12/14
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs out of the tackle of Tennessee Titans’ Jadeveon Clowney (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati.
(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Titans 20
Bengals 31
Joe Burrow had a 106.7 QB rating and took zero sacks despite playing with four starting offensive linemen out. Cincinnati has a gift from the football gods and it’s criminal if they blow it. Speaking of blowing …
13/14
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 01: Kicker Cody Parkey #2 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a missed 37-yard field goal during the second half of the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Raiders defeated the Browns 16-6.
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Raiders 16
Browns 6
Blame it on the wind, blame it on the rain, blame it on the alcohol or blame it on missing Odell Beckham … but Cleveland continued to demonstrate an inability to consistently score against good teams. The good news for the Browns is they won’t really face any until December.
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 29: Ian Thomas #80 of the Carolina Panthers is hit by Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Falcons 25
Panthers 17
Look, I get Carolina is rebuilding, but losing at home to the team that always finds new and outrageous ways to lose is a bad look, especially when the slowest QB touchdown run of the season was the difference in the game.
And ignore any trade talk surrounding Julio Jones, who reminded us Thursday he’s easily one of the greatest to play receiver in the NFL. Atlanta can’t absorb the cap hit from trading him now, but don’t be surprised if Baltimore makes a run at him in the offseason. You heard it here first.
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