Week 8 NFL Grades Highlight Bizarre
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The Week 8 grades reveal a Sunday that may be the most bizarre in NFL history.
The Buccaneers won 16‑0 over the Falcons without a single pass completion, making them the first team since 1974 to finish a game with zero completions in a win.
The Falcons surrendered 324 rushing yards, the most in franchise history.
The Ravens became the first team since 2017 to have three different quarterbacks throw a pass in the first half; they lost Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury on the first play and Tyler Huntley to a toe injury in the second quarter, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano as the only healthy QB.
The Bengals beat the Titans 43‑36, creating a scorigami – the first time that final score has ever occurred.
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Timeline
- 2026-11-02 — Week 8 NFL Grades Highlight Bizarre
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Highlights unpredictable Week 8 outcomes Possible long-term US impact: Shows potential for future team performance volatility Most affected groups: NFL teams, fans, analysts Reader priority: Understand key Week 8 anomalies
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