NFL Week 8 Grades: Cowboys 'F' for Choking, Steelers 'A+' for Surge

The NFL's Week 8 games produced a mix of historic moments and dramatic turnarounds. The Cowboys' collapse, where they lost a game they led by 14 points in the fourth quarter, marked the first time in league history a team has blown a two-touchdown lead. The Ravens, meanwhile, faced a unique challenge as they had three different quarterbacks take the field in the first half, with injuries forcing them to rely on an undrafted rookie.

The Buccaneers secured a 16-0 victory over the Falcons without completing a single pass, a feat not seen since 1974. The Falcons, meanwhile, surrendered a franchise-record 324 rushing yards to the Bucs. The Bengals' 43-36 win over the Titans marked the first time in NFL history that final score had occurred, with the Bengals' defense holding the Titans to just 10 points in the second half.

The Bills' defense also shone, forcing three turnovers against the Ravens, including two against rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano. The Rams' 24-9 win over the Chargers highlighted the Chargers' offensive struggles, with Justin Herbert throwing two interceptions and the team failing to score a single first down until the second quarter. The Patriots' 24-19 win over the Dolphins saw a dramatic second-half turnaround, with Drake Maye throwing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. The Broncos' 28-24 win over the Chiefs included a fourth-quarter comeback, with Bo Nix throwing for 84 yards and setting up the go-ahead touchdown.