Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season brings a crucial Eagles showdown at Washington, where a win moves Philly to 3‑5 and keeps playoff hopes alive (3.7% chance per FTN Fantasy). The guide breaks down which of the other 15 games fans should root for based on draft positioning and future pick swaps – from backing the Cardinals and Titans to climb the 2027 draft order, to supporting the Bills, Browns, and Buccaneers to protect owned picks. It also notes the Eagles’ slim wild‑card odds (0.3%) and previews the upcoming bye week opponents, New Orleans and New York.
A recent Big Cat Country poll reveals Jacksonville Jaguars fans overwhelmingly want the team to address pass‑rush depth before the Nov. 10 trade deadline—over 50% voted for a defensive‑lineman acquisition, while only 3% prefer no move. However, the DL market looks thin: the Eagles’ Mo Ojomo, Chargers’ Khalil Mack, and Cardinals’ Josh Sweat are all reportedly off‑limits, and recent trades of Jeffery Simmons and DeForest Buckner to division rivals further limit options. With 10 days left, fans remain 98% confident the Jaguars are headed in the right direction, but the hunt for a star pass rusher remains critical.
After a Week 7 win over the Eagles lifted the Dallas Cowboys to 3‑4 and kept them alive in a weak NFC East, they face a 2‑5 Arizona Cardinals team that has defeated Dallas in eight of their last nine meetings. Despite being seven‑point favorites at home, only 57% of fans predict a Cowboys victory and just 24% feel confident about the franchise’s direction. The blog polls fans on the outcome, with a suggested 31‑20 score.
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With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Maxx Crosby remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, despite early 2026 trade buzz linking him to Dallas. Reports say Raiders GM John Spytek expects calls, keeping a blockbuster move possible, while Crosby’s three‑year, $106.5 million extension runs through 2029. The Cowboys, who pursued Crosby since March and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary, have only 10 sacks in seven games (27th in the league). As both teams sit 3‑4, Dallas will host the Cardinals Sunday and face the Colts on Nov. 8—the final chance to reshuffle the pass rush before the deadline.
During the Cowboys' 38–21 win over the Eagles, a fan in a No. 88 jersey went viral after drinking straight from a Don Julio bottle behind CeeDee Lamb’s touchdown celebration. The photo and a follow‑up video of the fan dancing and taunting Eagles supporters spread rapidly on social media, earning him the tongue‑in‑cheek title “Fan of the Year.” Lamb finished with five catches, 74 yards and two scores, keeping Dallas on pace for a top‑three receiving ranking. The incident dominated post‑game chatter ahead of Dallas’ Week 8 showdown with the Cardinals.
The Detroit Lions could target Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier before the NFL trade deadline as Jahmyr Gibbs carries a heavy workload.
The Buffalo Bills are being linked to a trade for Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker as the NFL deadline nears on Nov. 10. The 30‑year‑old, eight‑time Pro Bowler has posted a career‑best 3.5 sacks, 44 tackles, four pass defenses and an interception in seven games this season, and is under contract through 2027 after a three‑year, $54 million extension. Acquiring Baker would give Buffalo a versatile secondary veteran to address its defensive woes, but the deal could require hefty draft capital and salary‑cap space. Neither team has confirmed talks, leaving the move speculative but intriguing for a Bills team eyeing the playoffs.
Brian Schottenheimer can lean on three positives as the Cowboys head into Week 8 against Arizona. First, Dallas finally embraced a creative ground attack in a 38‑21 win over the Eagles, using pin pulls, traps and misdirection—a formula that could exploit the Cardinals’ middling rush defense (6th in EPA/play, 20th in success). Second, the offense showed newfound down‑field aggression, generating big passing plays against a secondary that ranks near the bottom in drop‑back EPA and success. Third, tight end Brevyn Spann‑Ford’s expanded role after his contract extension adds blocking strength and versatile looks in 11‑ and 12‑personnel, opening up both run and pass options.
Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is cleared to play in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The 21‑year‑old missed the last two games with an ankle injury but returned to full practice on Friday, earning the green light from head coach Mike LaFleur. Love has 245 rushing yards and one touchdown on 67 carries (3.7 yards/carry) this season, and the Cowboys currently allow the league’s fewest rushing yards (145.7 per game), offering a prime opportunity for a breakout performance. Bam Knight filled in during Love’s absence.
The Arizona Cardinals, sitting at 2-5, face a crucial Week 8 showdown against the 3-4 Dallas Cowboys in Texas. The game airs on FOX at 11 AM Mountain (1 PM Eastern) and streams on NFL+, with Kenny Albert and Greg Olsen calling the action. A win could snap the Cardinals' losing streak and revive playoff hopes, while the Cowboys, fresh off a single win, sit just one game behind the NFC East leader. Radio fans can tune into KOA 850 AM, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Latino Mix 100.3 FM, or SiriusXM channel 263.
Joey Porter Jr. is living up to the Cowboys’ expectations, prompting Dallas to consider a long‑term deal or a franchise tag as the team looks beyond the 2026 season. Despite the league’s worst defense, Porter shines while rookie safety Caleb Downs urges the squad to finally break the Cardinals’ curse — a streak unchanged since 2017. Meanwhile, Quinnen Williams improves but admits he’s not yet at his peak, and the Cowboys deal with injuries to wideout KaVontae Turpin and linebacker Dee Winters. Owner Jerry Jones downplays trade talks, saying any move would require a "dynamic situation" and could cost future picks.
In the latest Dallas Cowboys news roundup, we go over the final injury report for Week 8 vs. the Arizona Cardinals, Jerry Jones' trade deadline quote, and more.
On Halloween night at State Farm Stadium, the 49ers faced the Cardinals while fans dressed up for the holiday. Linebacker Fred Warner reveals he used self‑talk, visualization and breathing drills with mental‑performance coach Afremow to stay focused, now paying it forward by checking teammates’ wellbeing. Former GM John Lynch discusses the importance of draft assets and his partnership with coach Kyle Shanahan, while defensive end Renardo Green describes how experience slows his decision‑making on the field. A detailed breakdown of DeForest Buckner’s pass‑rush techniques highlights his stab‑swim combo and occasional Reggie White move, noting his effectiveness against run plays. Finally, Lynch updates on Mike Evans’ Achilles rehab, comparing it to Christian McCaffrey’s recovery plan.
Schottenheimer said Arizona will blitz from the moment it gets off the bus and that the Cowboys have not punished pressure enough this season, which he expects to change Sunday.
Schottenheimer coached Brissett in Indianapolis, and he said Friday the Cardinals quarterback knows how to use a tight end like McBride, who has 59 catches in seven games.
Arizona has won eight of the last nine meetings, and Schottenheimer put the Cowboys at minus-11 in turnovers across those games before Sunday’s noon kickoff at AT&T Stadium.
Schottenheimer said it will be hard for Winters to make it back Sunday and that Turpin is probably another week away, while Luke Schoonmaker still has to test his groin.
The Broncos’ young quarterback Bo Nix says the win over Arizona only fuels his drive to improve, highlighting penalties and third‑down woes as areas to fix despite the team’s 5‑2 record. Wideout Courtland Sutton adds optimism, noting deeper passes and the offense’s potential once it clicks. Across town, Chargers OC Mike McDaniel faces criticism for a 0‑6 start, but quarterback Justin Herbert defends the coach, urging the unit to execute better. Meanwhile, Chiefs special teams boss Dave Toub confirms kicker Harrison Butker stays the starter after the team added veteran Justin Tucker to the practice squad, praising Butker’s perfect 10‑for‑10 performance in windy conditions.
Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love said his ankle issues have prevented him from being all he can be this season.
The Cardinals, sitting 2-5 and last in the NFC West, hear safety Budda Baker pledge to stay and focus on winning as the trade deadline looms. Meanwhile, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford praises the versatility of RBs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams, saying the offense can run any scheme with both. In Seattle, third‑string back Emmanuel Wilson shines after Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price sit out, helping the Seahawks hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season and earning praise from coach Mike Macdonald, lineman Grey Zabel and QB Sam Darnold.
The blog recaps the Cowboys' recent win over the Eagles and grades its bold predictions, then looks ahead to the upcoming home game against the Arizona Cardinals, where Dallas is a seven‑point favorite with a 54.5‑point over/under. It tees up three daring forecasts: defensive tackle Caleb Downs will claim his second sack of the season, running back Tyler Goodson will score his first Cowboys touchdown, and kicker Brandon Aubrey will convert two field goals from beyond 50 yards, including one over 60. Readers are invited to add their own predictions in the comments.
Here is the Cardinals' injury report ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Here is the Cardinals' injury report ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys have lost four straight games against the Cardinals, last beating them in 2017.