Jeanty was benched as the Raiders’ early-down back, getting out-carried 25-2 by Mike Washington Jr. For his part, Washington was not effective, churning up just 3.3 yards per carry and getting stoned on a bevy of goal-line handles. Speaking afterward, coach Klint Kubiak said the move was his call but that "(Jeanty) is still going to be a big part of our team.” Jeanty made waves during the week when he said the Jets could not tackle. Rather than let the struggling second-year back prove his theory on the field, the Raiders made the takedown themselves for the Jets. While it’s clear Jeanty is now in a true timeshare, we do also take Kubiak at his word that Jeanty will remain a “big part” of the team, almost certainly with double-digit carries more weeks than not. The question is if he can keep catching enough passes to hold RB2 status. Washington is now the preferred short-yardage back, but his failures in Sunday’s highest-leverage spots could keep the door ajar for Jeanty.

When asked if this is a potentially season-ending injury for Jackson, Minter’s response was, “We’ll see.” After seeing Jackson’s injury on replay, it was easy to assume the Ravens’ QB1 would be looking at another multi-week absence, but this sounds like the worst-case scenario. If Jackson doesn’t land on season-ending IR, he would be required to miss at least four games before he could even consider a return. Adding insult to injury, the Ravens also lost backup Tyler Huntley in this game to a toe injury, meaning rookie UDFA Joe Fagnano could be in line to start on Thursday night against the Jaguars in Week 9.

Jefferson once again led the Minnesota offense in targets but it was Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson who had bigger statistical days in what was Kyler Murray’s best game as a Viking. Jefferson secured a short touchdown in the first half and was mostly invisible in the second half. He was seen shouting at no one in particular on the Minnesota sideline late in the fourth quarter. With just two games of more than 60 receiving yards, Jefferson is somewhat touchdown-reliant in the low-volume, run-first Vikings offense. He’ll face a porous Bills secondary in Week 9.

Allen set the Bills’ franchise record for passing touchdowns in the fourth quarter when he completed an 11-yard pass to DJ Moore to put the Bills up 29-10. He added to his total a few minutes later when he connected with Dalton Kincaid down the right sideline for a 23-yard score, as the Bills trounced the hapless Ravens, who were down to their third QB midway through the second quarter. Allen and the Bills’ offense struggled at times, but eventually made the most of multiple possessions, thanks in part to three Ravens turnovers and multiple short drives. Allen also found the end zone on the ground in this one, and came up short of a second rushing score in the second quarter when he was tackled for a three-yard loss while trying to break a run to the outside. Allen and the Bills draw a tough road matchup against the Vikings in Week 9, but Allen is a must-start QB regardless of matchup.

It was Murray’s best game as a Viking, and it came against a Detroit defense that was down a half dozen starters by the fourth quarter. Murray for once had a positive drop back EPA and eclipsed 200 passing yards for the third time this season in the run-heavy Minnesota offense. Murray’s best throw of the day came on a 51-yard bomb to Jordan Addison over double coverage. Murray has a couple well-times runs in high leverage situations too. His performance against the injury-riddled Lions secondary could be a good sign for Justin Jefferson and Addison going forward. They’ll face off against a vulnerable Buffalo secondary in Week 9.

Like all Minnesota opponents this season, the Lions got nothing going through the air. They resorted to a run-heavy game plan and shredded the Vikings defense on the ground for 228 yards. The rushing attack was led by Gibbs, who popped a handful of chunk runs in the second half after the Lions had mostly given up on attacking the Vikings through the air. This is Gibbs’ third 100-yard rushing effort of the 2026 season. His centrality in the Detroit offense makes Gibbs an elite play every week. He’ll take on the Dolphins in Week 9.

Parkinson will miss at least one game with a rib injury he sustained last week against the Raiders. His absence could have a big impact on playing time for both Davis Allen — who had two touchdown grabs last week — and Tyler Higbee, the de facto TE1 in the LA offense. Both tight ends are better options against the Chargers with Parkinson sidelined.

Left tackle Garrett Boles and EDGE Zach Allen are also active. All Broncos players who were questionable for Week 8 are active. After a disappointing two months to start the year, Waddle is at the back of the WR3 ranks for Week 8. Inactive for the Broncos are S Talana Hufanga, QB Sam Ehlinger, OL Gavin Ortega, DL Jordan Jackson, DL Tyler Oneydim, OL Kage Casey, and TE Dallen Bentley.

His right ankle was rolled up on at the end of a running play and Love immediately slammed his helmet after walking off. He later went to the locker room with trainers and then was officially dubbed questionable. Not great. Love finished with nine carries for 23 yards, including a fourth-and-1 go at the goalline that he didn’t convert. We’ll see what reports say after the game but given Love has already missed time with ankle injuries this year, it’s hard to be optimistic about his status for next week.

Jackson’s day officially ends after one play. The two-time MVP injured the thumb on his throwing hand on his first and only dropback of the day and immediately went to the locker room. The urgency with which Jackson was ushered from the field, coupled with how quickly he was ruled out, suggests this could be a serious enough injury that will result in another multi-game absence for Jackson. Tyler Huntley will be under center for the remainder of Week 8’s game against the Bills.