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NFL week eight upsets and injury news
First reported Nov 1, 12:54 PM ET · Latest Nov 2, 6:50 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 2, 7:01 AM ET
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Where things stand
Joe Burrow and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved a historic victory, while the Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys were defeated, and Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury.
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- Reported The Vikings were beaten in NFL week eight. Is this wrong?
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- “Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten - NFL week eight” — Yahoo Sports
- “Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten - NFL week eight” — Yahoo Sports
- “Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten - NFL week eight” — Yahoo Sports
- Reported Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury. Is this wrong?
Source
- “Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury” — Yahoo Sports
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Timeline
What changed: The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers each moved to 5‑2 records, tightening the AFC North race, and Minnesota stayed unbeaten against Detroit.
How this story developed
- New The Vikings were beaten in NFL week eight. Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury.
Every report, newest first
- Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten - NFL week eight — Yahoo Sports
A wild weekend in the NFL saw Joe Burrow and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make history, while Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury.
- NFL week eight: Ravens v Bills, Browns v Steelers, Vikings v Lions and more – updates — The Guardian
Unbeaten Minnesota v Detroit; Jackson v Allen in Buffalo Email Graham here One of the biggest surprises of the season has to be the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers juking it out at the top of the AFC North both on 5-2. I had both down to struggle…
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- It is unclear how long Lamar Jackson will remain unavailable and how the recent upsets will affect playoff positioning for the affected teams. Open
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More: background
Week eight of the NFL featured several surprise results, with traditionally strong teams like the Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys losing, and a notable performance by quarterback Joe Burrow. The AFC North rivalry intensified as the Browns and Steelers exchanged wins, and Lamar Jackson’s injury kept him out of his first game back.
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