Welcome to the Week 8 grades! It has been a week filled with lopsided scores. With only the Monday night game remaining, 11 of the 12 matches this week ended with a double-digit margin. Notable highlights include the Green Bay Packers defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-25, an electrifying matchup initially billed as a revenge game for Aaron Rodgers.

Another team that struggled significantly was the Dallas Cowboys, who could not keep up, except for the New York Jets who secured a surprising 39-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets came back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Breece Hall making headlines by throwing a game-winning touchdown pass with less than two minutes on the clock.

Key Performances of the Week

1. N.Y. Jets 39-38 over Cincinnati

   • Grade: A-
     Justin Fields led an impressive offensive show with a total exceeding 500 yards.

2. Green Bay 35-25 over Pittsburgh

   • Grade: A-
     Jordan Love showcased his talent, tying a franchise record by completing 20 consecutive passes.

3. Tampa Bay 23-3 over New Orleans

   • Grade: B+ The Buccaneers’ defense was paramount, forcing multiple turnovers.

Further impacts of these results:

• The stakes are high as teams aim for playoff positions, showing that we are in for an exciting week ahead.