The NFL Week 8 Special Teams Report highlights standout performances from gunners, vise players, long snappers and kick coverage and return units. Dylan Laube's kickoff return touchdown earns play of the week honors, while Buffalo players lead several special teams categories. PFF grades identify top contributors, including Denver's JL Skinner and Nate Adkins on the kick return unit.

Stay up to date with the latest NFL injury report, including player injury statuses, actives and inactives ahead of game day. Follow live updates as player availability changes throughout the week and official game-day decisions are announced.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Steelers receiver D.K. Metcalf are among the NFL players who have failed to live up to big contracts in 2026 thus far.

The PFF Matchup Tracker is an interactive NFL coverage matchup tracker that compares receivers, tight ends and running backs against cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers. Powered by PFF Premium Stats, the tool provides head-to-head coverage statistics dating back to 2007, including targets, catches, yards, touchdowns, interceptions and passer rating.

The NFL WR/TE Separation Report analyzes how frequently wide receivers and tight ends are open, measuring separation percentages across targets. The tool breaks down route types, throw types and quarterback reads.

Explore NFL QB-receiver partnerships and compare individual passing connections across the league. The tool provides data for quarterback and receiver combinations, allowing users to examine how different partnerships perform.

Track the NFL’s longest pass-protection streaks and see which offensive linemen have gone the most consecutive pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack, hit or pressure. Explore active streaks and all-time leaders using PFF data dating back to 2006.

The PFF QB Accuracy Index ranks NFL quarterbacks using advanced accuracy metrics, including CPOE, ACCOE and adjusted completion percentage. Explore how quarterbacks compare across PFF Grades, EPA per play and other passing metrics.

NFL team stats through Week 8 provide a statistical look at all 32 teams across efficiency, passing tendencies and high-leverage situations. The analysis examines team strength, moving-the-sticks rates, dropback outcomes, turnovers, special teams and fourth downs. PFF Pro provides additional access to Premium Stats Pro, enhanced data and visualizations for deeper analysis.

The Bears vs. Seahawks statistical review examines a 34-17 final score alongside a noise-canceled score of 25-22 in Chicago's favor. The Bears generated 0.15 EPA per play, while Seattle finished at -0.15 EPA per play. Jaxon Smith-Njigba provided a bright spot for the Seahawks offense, producing 0.30 EPA per target.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushed for a franchise-record 324 yards in their Week 8 shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Offensive tackles Luke Goedeke and Tristan Wirfs led the blocking effort, earning PFF run-blocking grades of 90.3 and 85.9, respectively. Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell combined for 310 rushing yards as Tampa Bay won without completing a pass.

Buccaneers edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. was one of the NFL's top first-round rookies in Week 8, while Browns tackle Spencer Fano had a tough day.