AFC North Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"Week](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Week-8-Takeaways-NFL-1024x615.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBaltimore Ravens<\/a><\/strong> – The Ravens get a big win to give their season hope with Lamar Jackson\u2019s return imminent. Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns, and a healthier Baltimore defense got stops when it mattered.<\/p>\nCincinnati Bengals<\/a><\/strong> – Brutal loss for the Bengals, who were in control of this game. The defense once again lets them down as the trade deadline looms large for Trey Hendrickson and Logan Wilson.<\/p>\nCleveland Browns<\/a> <\/strong>– Dillon Gabriel threw the first two picks of his career in a game where the Patriots\u2019 defense stifled anything the Browns tried to do today. However, Myles Garrett had a monster game with five sacks.<\/p>\nPittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong> – The Aaron Rodgers revenge game looked good in the first half, but completely fell apart in the second half. The offense fell completely flat in the second half, and the Steelers fell to 4-2.<\/p>\nAFC East Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27426077_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBuffalo Bills<\/a><\/strong> – Buffalo dominated Andy Dalton and the Panthers. Josh Allen scored his 70th career rushing touchdown, and James Cook rushed for over 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns.<\/p>\nMiami Dolphins<\/a><\/strong> – Tua and the Dolphins throw the ball all over the league\u2019s top passing defense with 205 passing yards and four touchdowns, leading to a 34-10 victory over the Falcons.<\/p>\nNew England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> – New England took care of business against the Browns. Drake Maye has another good performance to help get the Pats to 6-2 on the year.<\/p>\nNew York Jets<\/strong><\/a> – The Jets have won a game<\/a>! Breece Hall runs for over 130 yards, and he runs and throws for a touchdown. Justin Fields overcame all of the chatter this week and put together a solid game to secure the win.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
AFC South Takeaways<\/h3>\n
Houston Texans<\/a><\/strong> – Perhaps a sign of life? With no Nico Collins or Christian Kirk, C.J. Stroud still threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. More importantly, the offensive line did not surrender a sack against a dangerous Niner defense.<\/p>\nIndianapolis Colts<\/a><\/strong> – The Colts hold onto the best record in the league after destroying the Titans for the second time this season. Jonathan Taylor takes 12 carries and turns that into 153 rushing yards and three total touchdowns to continue to state his case for MVP.<\/p>\nTennessee Titans<\/strong> – Look away, Titans fans. Look away.<\/p>\nAFC West Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"Broncos](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Broncos-Receiver-Trade-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDenver Broncos<\/strong><\/a> – Bo Nix overcame an early interception and threw four touchdowns in a blowout of Dallas. J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey had a great 1-2 punch game, combining for over 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC North Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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Chicago Bears<\/a><\/strong> – Tough loss to a Ravens team that is still missing Lamar Jackson. Caleb Williams did some good things, but when he missed, he missed badly.<\/p>\nGreen Bay Packers<\/a><\/strong> – Down nine points at half, the Packers dominate the second half, scoring 28 points in the half. Tucker Kraft put up a ridiculous line of seven catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\nNFC East Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27425475_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDallas Cowboys<\/a><\/strong> – Crazy how trading Micah Parsons can totally transform a defense. Who knew?<\/p>\nNew York Giants<\/a><\/strong> – RB Cam Skattebo\u2019s nasty ankle injury sucked the life out of the Giants early, and they could get nothing going for most of the day. The refs did not help their cause either on a couple of controversial calls.<\/p>\nPhiladelphia Eagles<\/a> <\/strong>– The Eagles avenged their loss to the Giants earlier in the season in blowout fashion without A.J. Brown. Barkley rushes for 150 and scores two touchdowns, and Jalen Hurts throws for four touchdowns.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC South Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27426675_168419650_lowres-1024x651.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAtlanta Falcons<\/a><\/strong> – Without Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London, Atlanta generated virtually no offense at all and dropped a winnable game to fall to 3-4.<\/p>\nCarolina Panthers<\/a><\/strong> – Carolina looked like the worst team in football again. The inconsistencies are too much to handle for this fan base.<\/p>\nNew Orleans Saints<\/a><\/strong> – We got our first look at Tyler Shough, and he and Spencer Rattler almost had similar stats to end the game. Take that as you will.<\/p>\nTampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/strong> – The Bucs take care of business in the division. Chase McLaughlin knocked in three field goals, and the defense created four Saints turnovers, cruising to victory.<\/p>\nNFC West Takeaways<\/h3>\n![\"george](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27372139_168400545_lowres-1024x678.jpg\")
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Baltimore Ravens<\/a><\/strong> – The Ravens get a big win to give their season hope with Lamar Jackson\u2019s return imminent. Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns, and a healthier Baltimore defense got stops when it mattered.<\/p>\n Cincinnati Bengals<\/a><\/strong> – Brutal loss for the Bengals, who were in control of this game. The defense once again lets them down as the trade deadline looms large for Trey Hendrickson and Logan Wilson.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns<\/a> <\/strong>– Dillon Gabriel threw the first two picks of his career in a game where the Patriots\u2019 defense stifled anything the Browns tried to do today. However, Myles Garrett had a monster game with five sacks.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong> – The Aaron Rodgers revenge game looked good in the first half, but completely fell apart in the second half. The offense fell completely flat in the second half, and the Steelers fell to 4-2.<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills<\/a><\/strong> – Buffalo dominated Andy Dalton and the Panthers. Josh Allen scored his 70th career rushing touchdown, and James Cook rushed for over 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns.<\/p>\n Miami Dolphins<\/a><\/strong> – Tua and the Dolphins throw the ball all over the league\u2019s top passing defense with 205 passing yards and four touchdowns, leading to a 34-10 victory over the Falcons.<\/p>\n New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> – New England took care of business against the Browns. Drake Maye has another good performance to help get the Pats to 6-2 on the year.<\/p>\n New York Jets<\/strong><\/a> – The Jets have won a game<\/a>! Breece Hall runs for over 130 yards, and he runs and throws for a touchdown. Justin Fields overcame all of the chatter this week and put together a solid game to secure the win.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Houston Texans<\/a><\/strong> – Perhaps a sign of life? With no Nico Collins or Christian Kirk, C.J. Stroud still threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. More importantly, the offensive line did not surrender a sack against a dangerous Niner defense.<\/p>\n Indianapolis Colts<\/a><\/strong> – The Colts hold onto the best record in the league after destroying the Titans for the second time this season. Jonathan Taylor takes 12 carries and turns that into 153 rushing yards and three total touchdowns to continue to state his case for MVP.<\/p>\n Tennessee Titans<\/strong> – Look away, Titans fans. Look away.<\/p>\n Denver Broncos<\/strong><\/a> – Bo Nix overcame an early interception and threw four touchdowns in a blowout of Dallas. J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey had a great 1-2 punch game, combining for over 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chicago Bears<\/a><\/strong> – Tough loss to a Ravens team that is still missing Lamar Jackson. Caleb Williams did some good things, but when he missed, he missed badly.<\/p>\n Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/strong> – Down nine points at half, the Packers dominate the second half, scoring 28 points in the half. Tucker Kraft put up a ridiculous line of seven catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n Dallas Cowboys<\/a><\/strong> – Crazy how trading Micah Parsons can totally transform a defense. Who knew?<\/p>\n New York Giants<\/a><\/strong> – RB Cam Skattebo\u2019s nasty ankle injury sucked the life out of the Giants early, and they could get nothing going for most of the day. The refs did not help their cause either on a couple of controversial calls.<\/p>\n Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> <\/strong>– The Eagles avenged their loss to the Giants earlier in the season in blowout fashion without A.J. Brown. Barkley rushes for 150 and scores two touchdowns, and Jalen Hurts throws for four touchdowns.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/strong> – Without Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London, Atlanta generated virtually no offense at all and dropped a winnable game to fall to 3-4.<\/p>\n Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/strong> – Carolina looked like the worst team in football again. The inconsistencies are too much to handle for this fan base.<\/p>\n New Orleans Saints<\/a><\/strong> – We got our first look at Tyler Shough, and he and Spencer Rattler almost had similar stats to end the game. Take that as you will.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/strong> – The Bucs take care of business in the division. Chase McLaughlin knocked in three field goals, and the defense created four Saints turnovers, cruising to victory.<\/p>\nAFC East Takeaways<\/h3>\n
AFC South Takeaways<\/h3>\n
AFC West Takeaways<\/h3>\n
NFC North Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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NFC South Takeaways<\/h3>\n
NFC West Takeaways<\/h3>\n