Week 8 NFL Highlights: Jackson injury, Cardinals upset, Bucs win without passing
Lamar Jackson's season was halted by a thumb injury, the Cardinals rallied to defeat the Cowboys, and the Buccaneers won 16-0 despite completing no passes.
Lamar Jackson returned to the Baltimore Ravens after missing three and a half games with a high-ankle sprain, but injured his thumb on his first snap against the Buffalo Bills and did not return. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Jackson will need thumb surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, leaving the Ravens without their two quarterbacks as backup Tyler Huntley also left with a toe injury.
In Arizona, quarterback Gardner Minshew II and running back Tyler Allgeier led the Cardinals from a 17-3 deficit to a 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys. Minshew threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while Allgeier rushed for 143 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run, and added a receiving touchdown.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 despite completing no passes. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted three throws, all incomplete, while running backs Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell combined for 310 rushing yards and the only offensive touchdown.
Other notable games included the Denver Broncos overcoming a double-digit fourth-quarter lead by the Kansas City Chiefs, with a late defensive sack sealing a 28-24 win, and the Cincinnati Bengals defeating the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in overtime after the Titans forced four turnovers but fell short in extra time.
The week also featured surprising usage patterns for running backs Ashton Jeanty and Jonathan Taylor, with Jeanty seeing limited carries but contributing in the passing game for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Taylor receiving extensive snaps for the Indianapolis Colts despite speculation of an imminent trade.