NFL Week 8 delivered historic moments, including the Dallas Cowboys' epic collapse and Joe Burrow's record-breaking performance.
Loser: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys blew a 10-point lead with 3:54 remaining in regulation and lost 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. It marked the first time since 2000 that a home team leading by 14 or more points in the fourth quarter lost, ending a 69-0 streak. The defense surrendered 30 points in the second half and overtime, largely to backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.
Winner: Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 462 yards, five passing touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in a 43-36 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. He became only the second quarterback in NFL history with 450+ passing yards, five passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in a single game, and the first in 75 years.
Losers: Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley
Baltimore Ravens lost both quarterbacks to injury in a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on his first play back from a sprained ankle, and backup Tyler Huntley left with a toe injury. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano was forced into action, and the Ravens have now lost three straight, falling to .500 and last in the AFC North.
Winner: Denver Broncos' One-Score Mastery
The Broncos rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24, extending their NFL-record streak to 15 consecutive wins in one-score games. Denver is now 5-0 in games decided by seven points or fewer this season, matching the best record through Week 8 since 2000.
Losers: Florida Weather and Stifled Offenses
Torrential rain in Tampa Bay led to a 16-0 Buccaneers win over the Atlanta Falcons with zero completions by Baker Mayfield. Tampa Bay relied on a rushing attack that produced 309 yards. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed just eight of 24 passes with four interceptions, more picks than completions by halftime.
Winner: 1972 Dolphins' Legacy Intact
The Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Detroit Lions means the 1972 Miami Dolphins remain the only team in NFL history to complete an undefeated season.
Loser: Jim Harbaugh
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh stuck with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel through the bye week, but the offense managed only nine points in a 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Harbaugh is now 0-7, the NFL's only winless coach, and Justin Herbert threw two more interceptions to lead the league.
Winner: Steelers' Home Dominance Over Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-6, extending the home team's winning streak in the series to 11 consecutive games dating back to January 2022. Pittsburgh has won 24 of its last 25 regular-season home games against Cleveland.
