The Cincinnati Bengals, who upset the Pittsburgh Steelers with a prime-time shootout back in Week 7, found themselves on the wrong end of a similarly high-scoring affair. The Drake Maye-led New England Patriots stayed hot to win their sixth game in eight weeks.

The Tennessee Titans are back on the road, looking to avoid an early-season sweep by the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 26 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tennessee (1-6) allowed two touchdowns in 11 seconds in the third quarter in a 31-13 loss to the Patriots last week.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday's action in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Catch up on each game's biggest takeaways using the links below:

We sized up Week 8 overreactions -- including for fantasy football. Is Fields on more solid ground? Will Garrett be the DPOY? Do 49ers need defensive help?

Dallas is also coming off a dominating win over Washington, 44-22. Dak Prescott passed for 264 yards and touchdowns with no turnovers. Running back Javonte Williams added 116 rushing yards with a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season began in Los Angeles on Thursday night, with quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers cruising to a win over the Vikings. Herbert threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 62 yards, while rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II continued his hot start with 77 yards and a touchdown.

Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night when the Minnesota Vikings visit the Los Angeles Chargers and wraps up on Monday night with the the Washington Commanders at the Kansas City Chiefs. USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for all the action.

With six teams on their bye weeks in Week 8 of the NFL season and numerous high-impact players around the league sitting out due to injuries, the stage was set for a day of surprises and swings.