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A child playcaller? The Bears' Ben Johnson was born for this

Johnson was in middle school when he first started diagramming plays, and we have one of the originals.

Can Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed become a complementary WR to Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

Shaheed was a big part of the Seahawks' Super Bowl run as a returner and earned a new three-year contract. But he has been quiet as a receiver since his trade to Seattle.

2027 NFL draft order projections for Round 1, chances for top pick, more

ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.

2026 NFL playoff picture: AFC, NFC seed projections, chances to make postseason

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.

Jayden Daniels, Commanders 'keep fighting through adversity,' improve to 2-4-1

After falling behind 10-0 in the first half, quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders on a rousing rally, cruising to a 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium, an effort in which he threw for 217 yards and a touchdown.

Saquon Barkley has assurances he won't be dealt, wants to help Eagles 'fix it'

Speaking after Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he has received assurances from the front office that he will remain with the club beyond the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Top NFL plays from Week 8

Top NFL plays from Week 8

NFL Week 8: Big takeaways, questions and fantasy spin from Sunday's games

Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 8.

Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win

— The Washington Commanders had just under two weeks to sit with their disheartening start to the season before their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

Commanders dispatch Eagles 27-10 on SNF

Commanders dispatch Eagles 27-10 on SNF

Jim Harbaugh backs Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert despite Chargers' post-bye dud

Jim Harbaugh continued to back both offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and quarterback Justin Herbert after the Chargers' latest loss Sunday.

Week 8 NFL highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns, more

Check here for Sunday's top moments and TDs as Josh Allen, Dak Prescott and Jonathan Taylor take the field.

Betting buzz: Cardinals lead charge for big underdogs yet again

Arizona is 4-0 ATS as a seven-point underdog and has three outright wins in that role, including Sunday's stunning comeback at Dallas.

Broncos use last-second goal-line stand to hold off Chiefs

Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes got the ball to the Denver 4-yard line with 35 seconds to play but were held out of the end zone on five straight plays.

Jerry Jonens responds to Dallas OT loss: 'It's an indictment of the whole show'

Jerry Jonens responds to Dallas OT loss: 'It's an indictment of the whole show'

Why Tee Higgins is a top-15 fantasy option moving forward

Why Tee Higgins is a top-15 fantasy option moving forward

Aaron Rodgers' 2026 NFL season: Tracking records, milestones

The Pittsburgh passer is chasing records in his 22nd NFL season, and ESPN is chronicling his "last rodeo."

Judging overreactions to NFL Week 8: Days numbered for Schottenheimer, Jackson?

Changes coming in Dallas? Have we seen Lamar's final pass for the Ravens? Could the NFC North go four-for-four? Let's overreact to Sunday's games.

On fourth-and-goal, Roach drops Mahomes and flips the AFC West race as Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24

— The one thing the Denver Broncos do really well is win close games.

NFL Week 8's best arrivals, led by Rams' Quentin Lake

Here's a look at the best-dressed players around the NFL in Week 8.

League-Wide Injury Watch

Gardner Minshew IIActive

Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions after he replaced starting QB Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter of Sunday's 33-30 overtime win in Dallas.

Jacoby BrissettActive

Brissett completed 10 of 23 passes for 118 yards, no touchdowns and one interception and turned three carries into seven yards during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win at Dallas. He also was pulled for backup QB Gardner Minshew near the end of the third quarter.

Trey McBrideActive

McBride hauled in seven of eight targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 33-30 overtime victory at Dallas.

Tyler AllgeierActive

Allgeier reeled off 147 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries and gathered in all five targets for 44 yards and one more TD during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win in Dallas.

Michael WilsonQuestionable

Wilson said after Sunday's 33-30 win at Dallas that he suffered two broken ribs during the contest, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Jeremiyah LoveQuestionable

Love (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys to begin the second half, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Jayden WilliamsQuestionable

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Bam KnightQuestionable

Knight (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Kendrick BourneQuestionable

Bourne won't return to Sunday's contest at Dallas due to a right high-ankle sprain, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Max MeltonActive

Melton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Andrew WingardActive

Wingard (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Carson BeckOut

Beck (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Dallas, though he will be available as the team's QB3, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Walter Nolen IIIOut

inactive

Albert Reese IVOut

inactive

Starling Thomas VOut

inactive