Week 8 Wrap: Jaguars post the week's biggest win

Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season produced 14 games and 653 total points, an average of 46.6 per game.

The most lopsided result was the Jaguars' 42-7 win over the Colts, a 35-point margin. The highest-scoring game was the Bengals' 43-36 win over the Titans, with 79 combined points.

The only game decided by 3 points or fewer was the Cardinals' 33-30 win over the Cowboys. Two games went to overtime, including the Bengals' 43-36 win over the Titans. The biggest comeback belonged to the Cardinals, who erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Cowboys 33-30.

After Week 8, the 49ers (6-1), the Bills (6-1) and the Vikings (6-1) share the best record in the league. The Steelers lead the active win streaks at 4 straight. The Chargers have dropped 7 in a row and sit at 0-7.

Week 9 opens on Thursday with the Jaguars at the Ravens. Teams on a bye next: Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers.