NFL Week 8: Bills crush Ravens, Bengals and Cardinals win overtime

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns as the Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 36-10 on Sunday, Nov. 1. The victory capped a day of decisive results for several teams, including overtime wins for the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals. Detroit Lions also remained unbeaten after a narrow win over Minnesota, while Jacksonville Jaguars dismantled their divisional rivals.

The Bills established control early in the contest against Baltimore. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the game with a hand injury on the opening play of the first quarter. His departure forced Baltimore to rely on rookie Joe Fagnano for the remainder of the game. The offensive shift coincided with Buffalo building a commanding lead. The Ravens offense struggled to generate momentum after Jackson’s exit, and the gap widened through the second half.

Cincinnati and Arizona both required extra time to secure their victories. The Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans 43-36. Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes for Cincinnati. He also rushed for the game-winning score in overtime. The Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30. Arizona trailed by 14 points late in the fourth quarter but scored 20 unanswered points to force extra time. The comeback prevented the Cowboys from closing out the game at home.

Jacksonville produced the day’s most lopsided result. The Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 42-7. The 35-point margin reflected a decisive divisional victory. Jacksonville controlled the pace of the game throughout all four quarters. The Colts offense managed only six points against the Jaguars’ defensive pressure.

Detroit maintained its perfect record with a 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings. This marked Minnesota’s first loss of the season. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards for Detroit. Jared Goff connected with Jameson Williams for a late touchdown that gave the Lions the necessary lead. The NFC North matchup remained competitive until the final minutes.

Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New York Jets 38-33 in a high-scoring road contest. Both teams found success on offense, but the Raiders held on for a five-point victory. The game featured sustained drives and late adjustments that kept the score close until the final whistle.

Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-6 in their divisional matchup. The Steelers held Cleveland to just six points. This result strengthened Pittsburgh’s position in the AFC North. The defensive effort was the primary driver of the 21-point margin of victory.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in a rain-soaked game. The Buccaneers relied on their ground attack, finishing with 324 rushing yards. Atlanta failed to score a single point in the contest. The weather conditions contributed to a physical style of play that favored Tampa Bay’s rushing scheme.

Los Angeles Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-9. The Rams scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter to establish control. The opening half was relatively close, but the second-half surge gave the Rams a comfortable lead. This victory decided the battle for Los Angeles in Week 8.

New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-19. The Patriots trailed at halftime but scored 14 points in the third quarter. They added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the road win. Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24. Denver overcame a 24-13 deficit to take the AFC West matchup. Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. Washington overcame an early 10-0 deficit to take the NFC East game.