Summary of NFL Week 8 Matches for the 2019-2020 Season

Introduction

In the eighth week of the NFL, many teams showcased their true colors, reaffirming existing perceptions about them. With half the season still to go, there's plenty of time for dynamics to shift, which could potentially spark more enthusiasm in the league.

FINAL

Redskins  (1-7, 1-3 Away)   9

Vikings    (6-2, 4-0 Home)  19

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Kirk Cousins - MIN

23-26, 285 YDS

RUSH

Dalvin Cook - MIN

23 CAR, 98 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Stefon Diggs - MIN

7 REC, 143 YDS

The Minnesota Vikings maintained their winning streak, achieving their fourth consecutive victory. They had another remarkable outing from the reliable Dalvin Cook , who amassed nearly 170 total yards and scored a touchdown. Stefon Diggs added to the effort, racking up 143 receiving yards, often found open in the field due to his speed, making him a prime target for Kirk Cousins.

However, the Vikings faced a setback as their star wideout Adam Thielen exited the game due to a hamstring issue. Meanwhile, the legendary running back Adrian Peterson climbed to sixth place on the NFL's all-time rushing leaderboard. Unfortunately for the Redskins, their season hasn’t been bright as they sit with a record of 1-7 at the midway point of the 2019-2020 season. Washington Redskin’s Matchup: Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 9 Games

Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Seattle Seahawks took an early lead against the Atlanta Falcons, ending the first half with a score of 24-0, largely thanks to their quarterback Russell Wilson , who threw for two touchdowns and scored one himself. Chris Carson was effective on the ground, aiding Seattle in running out the clock to clinch a 27-20 victory over the struggling Falcons. Seattle is proving to be a formidable contender in the NFC this year.

FINAL

Seahawks   (6-2, 4-0 Away)   27

Falcons   ( 1-7, 1-3 Home)   20

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Matt Schaub - ATL

39-52, 460 YDS, 1 TD

RUSH

Chris Carson - SEA

20 CAR, 90 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Julio Jones - ATL

10 REC, 152 YDS

Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week 9 Games

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a crucial victory on Sunday, doing what was necessary to achieve the win. The Buffalo Bills previously suffered just one loss against the New England Patriots, but their rather easy schedule may have contributed to their early success this season. The Eagles showcased strong defensive play and a powerful ground game to dominate the match. They must now face a struggling Chicago Bears team next week to maintain their upward momentum.

Atlanta Falcons – Bye Week

FINAL

Eagles  (4-4, 2-3 Away)  31

Bills   (5-2, 2-2 Home)   13

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Carson Wentz - PHI

17-24, 172 YDS, 1 TD

RUSH

Jordan Howard - PHI

23 CAR, 96 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Alshon Jeffery - PHI

4 REC, 64 YDS

Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 9 Games

Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chicago Bears are truly having a tough time reversing their downward trend this season, dropping games they should have won. They notably missed a field goal attempt on the last play that could have clinched the win. Mitch Trubisky continues to struggle with inaccurate throws that he should be making, prompting an urgent need for the Bears offense to consider a quarterback change soon before their season slips away further. The

FINAL

Chargers  (3-5, 2-2 Away)   17

Bears    (3-4, 1-3 Home)   16

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Mitchell Trubisky - CHI

23-35, 253 YDS, 1 INT

RUSH

David Montgomery - CHI

27 CAR, 135 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Mike Williams - LAC

3 REC, 69 YDS

honestly aren't a very competitive team at this stage, and they will certainly face difficulties against the powerful Green Bay Packers in their next game. Los Angeles Chargers Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Week 9 Games

The Chicago Bears are truly having a tough time reversing their downward trend this season, dropping games they should have won. They notably missed a field goal attempt on the last play that could have clinched the win. Mitch Trubisky continues to struggle with inaccurate throws that he should be making, prompting an urgent need for the Bears offense to consider a quarterback change soon before their season slips away further. The

The Detroit Lions ended their three-game winning streak by clinching a victory over the

FINAL

Giants   (2-6, 1-3 Away)     26

Lions   (3-3-1, 2-2 Home)   31

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Matthew Stafford - DET

25-32, 342 YDS, 3 TD

RUSH

Saquon Barkley - NYG

19 CAR, 64 YDS

REC

Kenny Golladay - DET

6 REC, 123 YDS, 2 TD

on Sunday. Matthew Stafford put on a commendable performance, throwing for 342 yards and securing three touchdowns, while Kenny Golladay shined with 123 receiving yards and two touchdown catches. New York Giants If the Lions can eliminate their mistakes and keep themselves in games against solid opponents, they might still vie for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the New York Giants are focusing on developing their rookie quarterback Daniel Jones , with hopes for greater competitiveness in the coming years, especially as they have little chance this season.

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (MNF)

Week 9 Games

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders

The Tennessee Titans exhibited strong defensive skills, which ultimately won them the game, forcing four turnovers and stopping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from scoring in the final moments. While the Titans are having a decent season, they are unlikely to make any significant noise in the league. The Buccaneers require numerous changes for a turnaround, specifically with Jameis Winston , who struggles with ball security and consistency.

FINAL

Buccaneers  (2-5, 2-2 Away)   23

Titans        (4-4, 2-2 Home)  27

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Jameis Winston - TB

21-43, 301 YDS, 2 TD

RUSH

Derrick Henry - TEN

16 CAR, 75 YDS

REC

Mike Evans - TB

11 REC, 198 YDS, 2 TD

Matchup: Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers

Week 9 Games

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a crucial victory on Sunday, doing what was necessary to achieve the win. The Buffalo Bills previously suffered just one loss against the New England Patriots, but their rather easy schedule may have contributed to their early success this season. The Eagles showcased strong defensive play and a powerful ground game to dominate the match. They must now face a struggling Chicago Bears team next week to maintain their upward momentum.

Adam Vinatieri had a particularly eventful game. He missed a 45-yard field goal early on and also failed to convert an extra point that could've tied the game in the third quarter. However, with just 22 seconds left, the most clutch kicker in NFL history made a crucial 51-yard field goal, securing a comeback win for the Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos. While the game itself was uneventful, a victory is still a victory. The Colts now hold a 5-2 record this season, setting their sights on a potential playoff run, even in the absence of retired quarterback, Andrew Luck.

FINAL

Broncos (2-6, 1-3 Away)  13

Colts (5-2, 3-1 Home)  15

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Jacoby Brissett - IND

15-25, 202 YDS

RUSH

Marlon Mack - IND

19 CAR, 76 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Courtland Sutton - DEN

3 REC, 72 YDS

Matchup: Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 9 Games

This matchup took place at Wembley Stadium in London, and unsurprisingly, it resulted in yet another defeat for the winless Cincinnati Bengals. The

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

FINAL

Bengals  (0-8)  10

Rams  (5-3)  24

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Jared Goff - LAR

17-31, 372 YDS, 2 TD

RUSH

Joe Mixon - CIN

17 CAR, 66 YDS

REC

Cooper Kupp - LAR

7 REC, 220 YDS, 1 TD

led by quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Cooper Kupp , dominated the struggling Bengals. Kupp had an eye-popping 220 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Goff delivered a solid 372 yards in passing and two touchdown tosses. Expect the Rams to push for a wild card spot in the NFC as the 2019-2020 season wraps up. Los Angeles Rams The New Orleans Saints keep their winning streak alive, now at six consecutive games. Drew Brees returned as the starting quarterback after recovering from thumb surgery a few weeks back, and he had an impressive outing following his injury. Brees threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Latavius Murray stepped up again, filling in for the injured Alvin Kamara, while Michael Thomas continued to shine as one of the league’s top wide receivers. The Saints simply overpowered the youthful and inexperienced Arizona Cardinals.

Week 9 Games

Cincinnati Bengals – Bye Week

Los Angeles Rams – Bye Week

FINAL

Cardinals  (3-4-1, 2-2 Away)  9

Saints  (7-1, 4-0 Home)  31

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Drew Brees - NO

34-43, 373 YDS, 3 TD

RUSH

Latavius Murray - NO

21 CAR, 102 YDS, 1 TD

REC

Michael Thomas - NO

11 REC, 112 YDS, 1 TD

Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals (TNF)

Week 9 Games

New Orleans Saints – Bye Week

The New York Jets persist in showing their struggles in executing efficient and well-planned football. Sam Darnold threw yet another three interceptions, revealing ongoing issues with his mechanics as a quarterback. The

FINAL

Jets  (1-6, 0-3 Away)  15

Jaguars  (4-4, 2-2 Home)  29

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Gardner Minshew II - JAX

22-34, 279 YDS, 3 TD

RUSH

Leonard Fournette - JAX

19 CAR, 76 YDS

REC

Chris Conley - JAX

4 REC, 103 YDS, 1 TD

performed adequately, led by Gardner Minshew II , who passed for 279 yards and threw three touchdowns. Chris Conley added 103 receiving yards and a touchdown, helping the Jaguars decisively defeat the Jets with a final score of 29-15. Jacksonville Jaguars Matchup: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

Week 9 Games

The San Francisco 49ers continued to dominate by scoring a massive 51 points against a decent Carolina Panthers team. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did his job efficiently, completing 18 out of 22 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

FINAL

Panthers  (4-3, 3-1 Away)  13

49ers  (7-0, 3-0 Home)  51

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Jimmy Garoppolo - SF

18-22, 175 YDS, 2 TD

RUSH

Christian McCaffrey - CAR

14 CAR, 117 YDS, 1 TD

REC

George Kittle - SF

6 REC, 86 YDS

The San Francisco 49ers San Francisco's defense was relentless, limiting the Panthers to a mere 13 points in a tough fight. Nick Bosa is emerging as a strong contender for the defensive player of the year in his impressive rookie season, while Tevin Coleman scored four touchdowns in this victory. The 49ers remain one of only two undefeated teams in the NFL, proving they deserve respect.

The Cleveland Browns came into the season with high expectations but continue to disappoint with their frequent mistakes and losses. The New England Patriots' defense consistently makes astonishing plays, giving their offense opportunities to win games. Julian Edelman had a standout performance with 78 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Patriots embarrass the Browns 27-13, keeping the only undefeated record along with the 49ers in the 2019-2020 NFL season.

Week 9 Games

The New York Jets persist in showing their struggles in executing efficient and well-planned football. Sam Darnold threw yet another three interceptions, revealing ongoing issues with his mechanics as a quarterback. The

Adam Vinatieri had a particularly eventful game. He missed a 45-yard field goal early on and also failed to convert an extra point that could've tied the game in the third quarter. However, with just 22 seconds left, the most clutch kicker in NFL history made a crucial 51-yard field goal, securing a comeback win for the Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos. While the game itself was uneventful, a victory is still a victory. The Colts now hold a 5-2 record this season, setting their sights on a potential playoff run, even in the absence of retired quarterback, Andrew Luck.

FINAL

Browns  (2-5, 2-2 Away)  13

Patriots (8-0, 4-0 Home)  27

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Tom Brady - NE

20-36, 259 YDS, 2 TD

RUSH

Nick Chubb - CLE

20 CAR, 131 YDS

REC

Julian Edelman - NE

8 REC, 78 YDS, 2 TD

Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens (SNF)

Week 9 Games

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

Deshaun Watson delivered another solid performance, particularly shining towards the end of the game, when he carried his team to victory. Watson finished with three touchdown passes. Unfortunately, the Houston Texans lost their star defensive end J.J. Watt to injury, sidelining him for the rest of the season. The

FINAL

Raiders (3-4, 1-3 Away) 24

Texans (5-3, 3-1 Home)  27

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Derek Carr - OAK

18-30, 285 YDS, 3 TD

RUSH

Carlos Hyde - HOU

19 CAR, 83 YDS

REC

DeAndre Hopkins - HOU

11 REC, 109 YDS

battled hard but ultimately fell short, with the final score being 27-24 in favor of the Texans. Oakland Raiders This was a thrilling game, and it’s difficult to predict what might have happened had the Kansas City Chiefs fielded their young star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. The Green Bay Packers put on yet another incredible show, maintaining their winning ways against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Aaron Rodgers continued showcasing his exceptional skills by throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdown passes. Aaron Jones also had a remarkable game, accumulating over 200 total yards and scoring two touchdowns.

Week 9 Games

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers continued to dominate by scoring a massive 51 points against a decent Carolina Panthers team. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did his job efficiently, completing 18 out of 22 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns.

FINAL

Packers  (7-1, 3-0 Away)  31

Chiefs  (5-3, 1-3 Home)  24

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Aaron Rodgers - GB

23-33, 305 YDS, 3 TD

RUSH

Aaron Jones - GB

13 CAR, 67 YDS

REC

Aaron Jones - GB

7 REC, 159 YDS, 2 TD

The Miami Dolphins started strong in their Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter, a stark contrast to their struggle to score throughout the season. However, things took a turn for the worse, as they failed to score again for the remainder of the game. The Pittsburgh Steelers capitalized on significant downfield plays to their receivers, with James Connor dominating the ground game, totaling around 150 yards and a rushing touchdown. The Miami Dolphins remain winless, now sitting at 0-7 midway through the 2019-2020 season.

Week 9 Games

The Detroit Lions ended their three-game winning streak by clinching a victory over the

The Seattle Seahawks took an early lead against the Atlanta Falcons, ending the first half with a score of 24-0, largely thanks to their quarterback Russell Wilson , who threw for two touchdowns and scored one himself. Chris Carson was effective on the ground, aiding Seattle in running out the clock to clinch a 27-20 victory over the struggling Falcons. Seattle is proving to be a formidable contender in the NFC this year.

FINAL

Dolphins (0-6, 0-2 Away)  14

Steelers  (2-4, 1-2 Home)  27

TOP PERFORMERS

PASS

Mason Rudolph - PIT

20-36, 251 YDS, 2 TD

RUSH

James Conner - PIT

23 CAR, 145 YDS, 1 TD

REC

JuJu Smith-Schuster - PIT

5 REC, 103 YDS, 1 TD

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Week 9 Games

This matchup took place at Wembley Stadium in London, and unsurprisingly, it resulted in yet another defeat for the winless Cincinnati Bengals. The

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

Sources:

“NFL Scoreboard” , espn.com, October 28, 2019.

“NFL Scoreboard” , espn.com, October 28, 2019.

Written by: David Green