Mark Chichester

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Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers cruised past the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night to move to 5-3. Herbert completed 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards, connecting with Oronde Gadsden, Ladd McConkey and Tre’ Harris while breaking Peyton Manning’s NFL record for most completions through six seasons. The Chargers defense dominated with five sacks — led by Justin Eboigbe’s two — as Jim Harbaugh’s team controlled all phases in a decisive Week 8 win.

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The 49ers didn’t just survive without Fred Warner in Week 7. The team smothered one of the NFL’s most productive rushing offenses.

The 49ers rediscovered their ground game in a 20-10 win over the Falcons, rushing for 174 yards behind a dominant performance from Christian McCaffrey, who totaled 201 yards and two touchdowns. San Francisco’s defense held the NFL’s top rushing attack to just 62 yards and came up with key stops, including a pivotal fourth-down denial late in the game. With the win, the 49ers improved to 5-2, staying tied atop the NFC West.

The Broncos pulled off the most dramatic comeback in franchise history, erasing a 19-0 fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Giants 33-32 in a wild finish. Bo Nix threw three touchdowns, including a late rushing score to take the lead, and Wil Lutz sealed the win with a walk-off field goal after a frantic final drive. Denver scored 33 points in the fourth quarter alone, turning a game full of frustration into an unforgettable victory.

Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, and DaRon Bland returned an interception 68 yards for a score as the Cowboys beat the Commanders 44-22. Lamb returned from injury with 110 yards on five catches, while Jake Ferguson made history as the first tight end with 50 catches and six TDs through seven games. Washington lost Jayden Daniels to a hamstring injury in the second half, and Marcus Mariota’s debut drive ended with Bland’s pick-six that helped Dallas pull away.

The Indianapolis Colts moved to a 6-1 start behind their elite offense, racking up 401 yards and 6.9 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor continued an impressive campaign with 98 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, while DeForest Buckner staved off Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense with two sacks.

If there’s any concern about the Eagles’ passing game, it didn’t show in Week 7. Philadelphia posted a 100th-percentile EPA per pass play as Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown all earned strong PFF grades in a 28-22 win over the Vikings.

The Browns dominated the Dolphins 31-6 on Sunday, riding three touchdowns from rookie RB Quinshon Judkins and a suffocating defensive effort. Judkins rushed for 84 yards and scored twice out of the wildcat, while Cleveland’s defense forced three interceptions from Tua Tagovailoa, including a 34-yard pick-six by Tyson Campbell.

Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes — three to Davante Adams — as the Rams rolled past the Jaguars 35-7 in a rain-soaked game at Wembley Stadium. Stafford continued his hot streak with 12 touchdowns and no interceptions over his last four games, finding rookie targets Konata Mumpfield and Terrance Ferguson as well. The Rams improved to 5-2, while Jacksonville’s lone bright spot was rookie Travis Hunter’s first NFL touchdown.

Joe Flacco looked right at home in Cincinnati, throwing with command as the Bengals edged the Steelers 33-31 on Thursday night to keep their season alive. Ja'Marr Chase set a franchise record with 16 receptions, while Tee Higgins and Chase Brown also found the end zone in a resurgent offensive showing.

When the Buffalo Bills ventured into Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night, many anticipated that arguably the NFL’s best team would return to its dominant ways after a surprising Week 5 loss. Instead, the Atlanta Falcons asserted their playoff competitiveness with an overwhelming 24-14 victory — fueled in large part by the team’s resurgent defense under new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

The Bears erased an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Commanders 25-24, capped by Jake Moody’s 38-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. Moody, cut by the 49ers after Week 1, hit four field goals in his Chicago debut, while D’Andre Swift powered the offense with 175 total yards. A Jayden Daniels fumble set up the Bears' final drive, helping secure their third straight win.

The Falcons defense overwhelmed Josh Allen with constant pressure and two interceptions, leading Atlanta to a 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday Night Football. Bijan Robinson fueled the offense with 176 total yards and a breakaway touchdown, while Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London made key plays early.

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The Chiefs looked sharp on Sunday night, with Patrick Mahomes topping 250 passing yards and Travis Kelce adding 78 in a 30-17 win over the banged-up Lions. Kansas City’s offense found its rhythm to even its record at 3-3. The performance offered a reassuring glimpse of cohesion after early-season struggles.

Baker Mayfield delivered early fourth-quarter heroics to lead the Buccaneers past the 49ers, 30-19, improving Tampa Bay to 5-1. Mayfield threw two touchdown passes and extended a key drive with a spectacular third-and-14 scramble, setting up a 45-yard strike to rookie Tez Johnson for the clinching score. San Francisco, already banged up, lost star linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending ankle injury, while Mac Jones threw for 347 yards but was picked off twice in the loss.

The high-powered Packers got back on track after their bye week, downing the languishing Bengals 27-18. Rookie Matthew Golden enjoyed a career-best day with 102 scrimmage yards, and Josh Jacobs added two more scores on the ground.

The Las Vegas Raiders picked up a much-needed victory, beating the Titans 20-12. Las Vegas' defense played arguably its best game all season, allowing only 225 total yards while forcing three turnovers. Michael Mayer also stepped up in Brock Bowers' absence with five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, lifting Geno Smith to a more efficient performance.