Tag: NFL Week 8

Eagles schedule: Is Philadelphia playing today?

Are the Philadelphia Eagles playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Eagles be on the field today in Week 10 of the NFL schedule?

Philadelphia is in Dallas on Sunday to face the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in an intriguing NFC East matchup that could provide offensive fireworks for Nick Sirianni’s squad.

The Eagles are 6-2 and have won four straight games after defeating the Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 9.

Eagles 2024 schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (ET)
1 September 6 vs. Packers 8:15 PM* W 34-29
2 September 16 vs. Falcons 8:15 PM* L 22-21
3 September 22 @ Saints 1 PM W 15-12
4 September 29 @ Buccaneers 1 PM L 33-16
5 October 6 Bye Week
6 October 13 vs. Browns 1 PM W 20-16
7 October 20 @ Giants 1 PM W 28-3
8 October 27 @ Bengals 4:25 PM W 37-17
9 November 3 vs. Jaguars 8:20 PM* W 28-23
10 November 10 @ Cowboys 4:25 PM Tickets
11 November 14: vs. Commanders 8:15 PM* Tickets
12 November 24 @ Rams 8:20 PM* Tickets
13 December 1 @ Ravens 4:25 PM Tickets
14 December 8 vs. Panthers 1 PM Tickets
15 December 15 vs. Steelers 4:25 PM Tickets
16 December 22 @ Commanders 1 PM Tickets
17 December 29 vs. Cowboys 4:25 PM Tickets
18 January 4 or 5 vs. Giants TBD Tickets

*prime-time game

Record: 6-2

The New Orleans Saints are the 2nd-worst team in the NFC

Numbers don’t lie. The Saints’ season can be summed up by two numbers, 2 and 6, but those numbers run deeper than just their record:

They say “numbers don’t lie.” Well, here are a couple of numbers about the New Orleans Saints’ season thus far.

2. The New Orleans Saints have the second worst record in the NFC. The only team with a worse record is the Carolina Panthers. The Saints defeated them in Week 1. Klint Kubiak seemed to revive Alvin Kamara and the run game. Derek Carr was flourishing in a play action dominant system. Maybe they can recapture some magic against the Panthers this upcoming week.

6. The Dennis Allen-led squad has suffered consecutive defeats for a month and a half. Spencer Rattler was at the helm for half of the games and Carr was responsible for the other half. The losses started close, but the Saints have been outclassed since Week 4.

2. This is the amount of wins the Saints have. Nothing to explain here. It’s been so long, that it was nice to reflect on the good times that were cut way too short this year.

6. This is where the Saints are currently drafting prior to Monday night’s game. Staying close to the top-5 should bring lengthy conversations about drafting a first round quarterback and possibly trading up for one.

Things are bad in New Orleans. The offense has been lifeless since Week 2, other than the first half against Atlanta. The energy has been drained from the fan base, and the season can be summed up with two numbers, 2 and 6. Ironically, that’s the Saints record.

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Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. made the Dolphins marvel

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. overwhelmed the Miami Dolphins defense in Week 8.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. made light of the Miami Dolphins’ pass defense in NFL Week 8. With an average of 18.5 yards per catch, Harrison Jr. finished his day of work with six catches for 111 yards receiving.



In order to neutralize the scrambling ability of quarterback Kyler Murray, the Dolphins knew they would need to bring extra blitzes from the secondary. Not only did the Dolphins fail to sack Murray in Week 8, they consequently left their defensive backs 1-on-1 with the Cardinals’ receivers.

Coverage voids gave way for Harrison Jr. to get loose at the second and third levels of the defense. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing sequenced in Harrison on crossing and stem routes, shaking the defense out of man on early downs, and nullifying their zone schemes on down and distance.



Ultimately, with Harrison Jr. playing as a complement to Murray’s primary target, tight-end Trey McBride, the Cardinals offense can almost bank on being able to get a few chunk plays every week. Surely, covering Harrison Jr. 1-on-1 might not be a valid solution for opponents.

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Injuries are robbing the Saints of an explosive running back

Week 8 told the story of Kendre Miller’s career with the Saints. He has all the makings of an explosive lead back — except for health:

It’s hard to not be enamored with how Kendre Miller runs the ball. When he receives the handoff, there’s a different burst as he goes through the hole. It’s explosive and creates an appetite for more. Unfortunately through his two years in the NFL, injuries have and continue to keep New Orleans Saints fans famished.

In just his second game back from injury, Miller has already suffered another hamstring injury. That’s been what has derailed him from forming a true one-two punch with Alvin Kamara.

Miller has the skill set to be a lead back, and you want him to touch the ball more. He had gains of 1, 10, and 5 yards on just three attempts with a couple of other runs called back by penalty. He’s averaging 5.8  yards per attempt through two games this year. The problem is you can’t use a player when he’s not on the field. As long as injuries continue to plague Miller, the Saints won’t be able to trust him with expanded responsibilities.

No one should fault the Saints for investing in a new running back this year. Matter of fact, it may be more condemnable to not invest in the position.

At full health, Miller is fully equipped to help carry the workload. Unfortunately for him and the Saints, health is Miller’s biggest issue.

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Aaron Rodgers isn’t premium and the Jets need fuel after 25-22 Patriots loss

Aaron Rodgers isn’t premium and the Jets need fuel after 25-22 Patriots loss

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has fully consumed the mental capacity of fans and teammates in 2024. Yet, his leadership has only led to a spiraling losing streak and increased dissonance from the Jets franchise.

Jets fans may want to blame the defense following a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, but Rodgers and the offense have been a complete drag, continuously starting games slow. Statistical showings may hint that Rodgers was more effective then in prior weeks but with a 40% conversion rate on third down on Sunday, the Jets are spending far too much time racking up yards and not touchdowns.   

Rodgers went 17 for 28 and featured two touchdowns through 57 total plays, leaving just enough room for New England’s tentative backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett to steal the win. Rodgers and the offense averaged 5.9 yards per play and both running backs in Breece Hall and Braelon Allen shared a decent volume of carries. So why is everything on Rodgers one might ask?

Well, with Rodgers’ name undeniably set on the NFL’s Mount Rushmore due to his career success, critics have been totally dissonant towards his indicatively mediocre play of late. Rodgers’ one touchdown per half contribution is not sufficient enough for the Jets who need premium passing to compete in the AFC this season.   

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Where the Saints are picking in the 2025 NFL draft after Week 8

The Saints are closer to locking in a top-5 draft pick than making the playoffs. Here’s where they are picking in the 2025 NFL draft order after Week 8:

It’s okay to look to the 2025 NFL draft for hope when the New Orleans Saints aren’t giving you reasons to cheer for their work on the field. The Saints are closer to locking in a top-five draft pick than they are to qualifying for the playoffs. After losing to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, they’re 2-6 and stuck in the longest losing streak since the 2005 season impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

But if there’s a silver lining to such a poor start, it’s the possibility of an improved outlook next season, starting with the NFL draft. If the selection event started today the Saints would be picking sixth overall. That’s a great opportunity to add an impact player at a position of need, and New Orleans clearly needs the help.

Things will change, but here’s where the Saints are slotted in after Week 8 according to the full draft order projection from Tankathon:

  • Round 1, Pick 6 (6th overall)
  • Round 2, Pick 5 (37th overall)
  • Round 3, Pick 4 (68th overall)
  • Round 4, Pick 3 (104th overall)
  • Round 5, Pick 8 (146th overall)
  • Round 7, Pick 21 (238th overall, via Washington Commanders from Atlanta Falcons)
  • Round 7, Pick 36 (253rd overall, projected compensatory for Isaac Yiadom)

Remember, the Saints traded their sixth rounder to Washington for defensive tackle John Ridgeway III this preseason, but they got a seventh-round pick back in that deal. It replaced the seventh rounder they traded to the Philadelphia Eagles a few years back with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Washington owns multiple seventh-round draft picks but the Saints should get one of the least-valuable selections out of the bunch.

Will the Saints turn it around? That remains to be seen, but history isn’t on their side. If they keep losing, at least fans can hope for better days ahead with a top college football prospect on the horizon.

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NFC North watch: Recapping the Lions division in Week 8

NFC North watch: Recapping the Lions division in Week 8, including heartbreak for Chicago and a thriller for Green Bay

A look around the NFC North and how the teams fared in Week 8. 

Detroit Lions

After beating the Minnesota Vikings and taking the first-place spot in the NFC North, the Lions did not take their foot off of the pedal in a matchup with the Tennessee Titans. After an early Detroit score, both teams started trading blows with four straight touchdowns, the Lions lead, 21-14. The Titans flame would then dim after Mason Rudolph threw the interception that would be the fuse for the Detroit offense to explode. The Lions would go on to score 4 more touchdowns capped off by a field goal for a commanding 52-14 win.

That win shows the sheer dominance of the Detroit offense that improves week in and week out. It was also the first time the Lions offense has scored 50 or more points since November 1997. The win not only keeps Detroit in the number one spot in the NFC North, but also number one in the NFC. The Lions will face the second-place team in the NFC North, the Green Bay Packers, next week.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers have had a lot of close games throughout the season and it was no different against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game started with four straight punts until the Jaguars picked off Jordan Love, giving him a league-leading 9th interception on the season. It took two plays for the Packers to intercept the ball back, leading to the first touchdown of the game. The half would end with two Green Bay field goals and a Jaguar field goal and touchdown. The Packers had a slight 13-10 lead going into the second half.

In Green Bay’s first drive, Jordan Love was injured and Malik Willis filled in. The half was a back-and-forth battle that came down to the wire. With 2:02 left, the game was knotted up at 27-27. The difference maker was a Willis 51-yard pass to Jayden Reed to set up for a 24-yard Brandon McManus field goal as time expired, giving the Packers the 30-27 win. Green Bay will fight for first place next week against the Lions, and the main question will be who will be playing quarterback after Jordan Love’s injury.

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings looked to rebound after their first loss of the season to the Detroit Lions in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Coming into the game, the Ram’s star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp were back after injuries sidelined them for a few weeks. The first four drives of the game resulted in touchdowns by both teams, knotting it up at 14-14, but after that, the game slowed down. Minnesota could not get another touchdown for the rest of the game, settling for two field goals and a safety. Los Angeles on the other hand, would go on to score two more, giving them the 30-20 victory at home.

The Vikings took their second straight loss after winning 5 straight, and fell to 5-2 on the season. They currently also have slipped down into the third place spot in the NFC North. Looking ahead, Minnesota will take on the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday Night Football next week.

Chicago Bears

It was a duel between the top two overall picks: Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. The two very explosive quarterbacks could not get much going for their teams as there were no touchdowns scored in the first half. Instead, Washington scored three field goals while Chicago had four punts and a turnover on downs. Going into the second half, the Bears looked to get their offense going and did after another Commander’s field goal. D’Andre Swift ran for a 56-yard touchdown, still trailing 12-7. When Roschon Johnson ran one yard to the end zone, and Chicago successfully got the two-point conversion, it looked like the Bears were going to get their fifth win of the season. But, with six seconds left, Jayden Daniels was forced to throw a hail mary, where the ball was tipped by Chicago but then fell perfectly into the hands of Washington’s Noah Brown as time expired, Commanders win 18-15.

With the heartbreaking loss, the Bears fall to 4-3, last in the NFC North, and currently are out of the playoff picture. Chicago will look to rebound and stay in the division running next week against the Arizona Cardinals.

Bears DB who taunted Commanders’ fans before game-winning TD apologizes

The Bears cornerback apologized to Chicago and his teammates for mistake.

Sunday was a day to forget for Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson. First, the second-year cornerback was burned by Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin for a 61-yard completion.

Later in the game, Stevenson was penalized for taunting Washington guard Sam Cosmi. Let’s set the scene for you here. Cosmi is 6-foot-6 and 309 pounds, while Stevenson is 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds. Somehow, on the same play, Stevenson made McLaurin so upset that teammates had to get the usually reserved McLaurin off the field.

McLaurin had some choice words for Stevenson.

Stevenson saved the best for last. On the final play, with the Bears leading 15-12 and two seconds on the clock, Stevenson was walking down the field toward the goal line and took time to taunt fans. This was while the play was going on, before rushing to his position, where he tipped the football into the waiting hands of Washington wide receiver Noah Brown to give the Commanders the win.

One X user, Paul Williams, took time to summarize Stevenson’s day with three images:

Afterward, Stevenson chose not to speak to the media, but did take to Twitter to issue an apology.

Good for Stevenson for quickly accepting his mistake. Social media can be an ugly place and while his actions on the field were hurtful to his team, he certainly doesn’t deserve some of the comments he received — or will receive — as a result.

Terry McLaurin, Jayden Daniels appreciative of Commanders’ fans

After the win, Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels share their appreciation of Commanders’ fans.

Terry McLaurin has been in Washington since 2019. While that’s only six seasons, it feels like a lot more. McLaurin has seen it all: multiple owners, multiple coaches, name changes, a lot of quarterbacks, and even more losing.

Finally, things are heading in the right direction, and McLaurin couldn’t be happier.

While there are many reasons for the Commanders’ turnaround, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels stands out above them all. On Sunday, Daniels led the Commanders to an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears. It wasn’t just any win. Daniels’ Hail Mary into the waiting hands of wide receiver Noah Brown pushed Washington to 6-2 on the season.

McLaurin was excellent again, finishing with five receptions for 125 yards.

After the game, McLaurin was leaving the field and wanted to take a second to show his appreciation for Washington fans.

Through the good and bad, Washington fans have always chanted McLaurin’s name. And he’s always made time for them.

While McLaurin shared his love for the fans, Daniels joined Scott Van Pelt on ESPN’s Sportscenter and showed his appreciation for the fans, too.

They love you too, Jayden.

Look at these great photos from the Lions win over the Titans

The photographers inside Ford Field captured some great shots from the Detroit Lions 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8

Week 8 saw the Detroit Lions top 50 points in a game for the first time in the 21st century. The Lions rampaged past the visiting Tennessee Titans by a 52-14 score, with Detroit posting the final 38 points of the game. The win advanced the Lions record to an NFC-best 6-1 and extended Detroit’s win streak to five games.

It was a glorious beatdown featuring loads of big plays and standout moments. Many of those were captured on film by the professional photographers inside Ford Field.

Here are some of the best photos of the action from the Lions’ Week 8 win over the Titans.