Week 8 Sunday afternoon kickoff features a slate of matchups across CBS and FOX, highlighted by the Ravens‑Bills, Browns‑Steelers, Colts‑Jaguars, and Titans‑Bengals at 1 p.m. ET, followed by Chiefs‑Broncos and Patriots‑Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. On FOX, the Vikings take on the Lions, Cardinals clash with the Cowboys, Raiders face the Jets, Falcons meet the Buccaneers, and the Chargers play the Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET. The night caps with the Commanders hosting the Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET in Northwest Stadium.
The New York Jets, now 2‑5 after a historic loss to the winless Miami Dolphins, aim to bounce back in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium. The Raiders sit on a four‑game losing streak after a 3‑0 start, while the Jets hope Aaron Glenn can salvage his job by capitalizing on a healthier offensive line and their best skill‑set in a decade. Historically, the Raiders have dominated recent matchups, winning four of the last five, but the Jets seek a turnaround to avoid a 16th straight playoff miss. Kickoff is just after 1 PM EDT on November 1, 2026.
The Patriots head to Miami for a must‑win against the 1‑5 Dolphins as they chase AFC East relevance. Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr admits the team's heavy man coverage—ranked second‑most in the league—has limited takeaways, leaving New England 20th in turnovers with just seven picks and fumbles combined. Kuhr says the unit must blend tighter man play, anchored by star corner Christian Gonzalez, with more zone concepts and increased pressure to spark more game‑changing plays. Meanwhile, injuries have thinned the receiver corps to three healthy options, prompting the promotion of ex‑Dolphin Ryan Miller from the practice squad. The Patriots have already used 65 players this season, the third‑most in the league.
The Phinsider’s live thread for Week 8 (Nov 1, 2026) previews today’s early NFL games starting at 1 PM EST and a Sunday Night Football matchup. Key early games include the Ravens (4‑3) at Buffalo (5‑1) with the Bills favored by 3 points, the Colts (2‑5) facing the Jaguars (4‑2) as 10.5‑point Jaguars, and the Vikings (6‑0) visiting the Lions (4‑2) with Detroit a 3‑point underdog. Other highlights: Titans @ Bengals, Cardinals @ Cowboys, Raiders @ Jets, Browns @ Steelers, and Falcons @ Buccaneers. Sunday night pits the Eagles (2‑4) against the Commanders (1‑4‑1) on NBC/Peacock, with Washington favored by 5.5. The thread also invites Dolphins discussion while prohibiting illegal stream requests.
Week 8 NFL action faces a weather showdown as at least five games could be hit by rain or thunderstorms. The Bills‑Ravens, Vikings‑Lions and Browns‑Steelers are among the marquee matchups, while the Bengals‑Titans, Falcons‑Buccaneers, Jaguars‑Colts, Broncos‑Chiefs and Dolphins‑Patriots all carry a 36%‑50% chance of precipitation, with some forecasts calling for heavy showers and a flood watch. Unless lightning strikes, all contests are slated to start on time, but fans should expect slick conditions across multiple venues.
The Miami Dolphins fans will be tailgating in what could be severe weather this afternoon, making the game that much more entertaining and unpredictable.
AJ Brown misses the Patriots' Week 8 showdown with the Miami Dolphins after a knee flare-up forced him out of Thursday and Friday practices. The injury adds to a high‑ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, leaving New England’s receiver corps thin with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins already on IR. In three games, Brown has managed only nine catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns, plus three drops and a 45% catch rate. The Patriots’ medical staff says he cannot safely suit up, putting rookie quarterback Drake Maye in a tighter passing game.
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4:25 p.m. ET in Hard Rock Stadium. CBS will air the game, with streaming on Paramount+, fuboTV, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) and NFL+. The Patriots sit 4‑3, second in the AFC East, and are a -7.5 point favorite (moneyline Patriots -390, Dolphins +310) with a 41.5 over/under. Miami, riding a Week 7 win over the Jets, looks to snap a streak of losses; New England seeks rebound after a Week 7 loss to Chicago. Key injuries include Dolphins WR A.J. Brown (questionable), CB Carlton Davis III (questionable) and Patriots QB Drake Maye (questionable).
The Phinsider breaks down Miami’s two guard prospects after the Dolphins’ 27-13 win over the Jets in Week 7. Rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor, who hasn’t allowed a sack in six games, is ruled out for Week 8 with a concussion, opening the door for backup Jarrett Kingston. Second‑year right guard Jonah Savaiinaea returned from an ankle injury and posted a solid PFF grade of 49.4, showing marked improvement from last season. Both guards helped pave the way for five straight 100‑yard rushing games and multiple fourth‑quarter scores, though their individual PFF grades still sit below league average. The weekly tracker will continue to monitor their development throughout the 2026 season.
After snapping a 1‑5 start with a Week 7 win over the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins fan confidence soars to a season‑high 97% heading into Week 8 at home against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins enter the game as seven‑point underdogs, while the Patriots (4‑3) aim to avoid back‑to‑back losses and stay near division leader Buffalo (5‑1). A SB Nation Reacts poll shows fans now expect three to four more victories, up from a preseason 4.5‑win projection. Can the rebuilt roster keep the optimism rising?
After a 17‑13 defeat to the winless Miami Dolphins in Week 7, the New York Jets slip to 2‑5 and fan confidence plunges to just 33 percent, according to SB Nation’s weekly poll. The loss follows an ugly road defeat to the Patriots and sets up a critical clash with the Raiders that could drop the record to 2‑6. With upcoming games against the Chiefs and Bills, the Jets’ competitive window looks to be closing, and poll numbers may near zero unless they reverse the negative momentum.
After an embarrassing loss last week to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, who also hadn’t held a lead all season, the New York Jets sit at 2-5 entering today’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Jets have been a competitive team this season, but that isn’t enough. They continue to struggle to make the ...
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The Patriots will be without A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson against the Dolphins, putting added pressure on these three playmakers to step up.
New England heads to Hard Rock Stadium with three healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, pushing DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry into bigger Week 8 roles.
The Patriots, now 4‑3 and AFC champs, host the 1‑5 Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game airs on CBS (WBZ‑TV 4 locally) and streams via Paramount+, NFL+, YouTube (out‑of‑market), NFL Game Pass (international) and SiriusXM. Patriots are favored at -7 with a 43.5 O/U (FanDuel). Live text updates start around 4 p.m. ET on patspulpit.com, and fans can join real‑time chat through the SB Nation app.
The Patriots enter Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins without WR A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) and RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness), leaving quarterback Drake Maye to rely on a thin receiving corps. Healthy WRs DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams, plus tight ends Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon, become key fantasy options, with Henry likely seeing an expanded role. On the ground, veteran Rhamondre Stevenson should get more carries and pass‑catch opportunities. Miami’s defense ranks last in pass EPA, passer rating (116.8) and completion % allowed (76.6%), potentially boosting New England’s passing game and fantasy upside for Douglas, Henry and Stevenson.
TreVeyon Henderson is ruled out for the Patriots’ Week 8 clash with the Miami Dolphins after missing the final two practices due to illness. The second‑year running back, who has 52 carries for 203 yards and a touchdown this season, won’t travel to Miami, marking his second missed game. With Henderson sidelined, veteran Rhamondre Stevenson is set for a larger workload, having played 68% of snaps in the Week 7 loss to Chicago. Backups Corey Kiner and newly active Lan Larison will see more snaps, while wide receiver A.J. Brown also sits out with ankle and knee issues. Fantasy owners should watch Henderson’s potential return against Green Bay in Week 9.
The New York Jets sit 2-5 and face growing criticism of head coach Aaron Glenn after his vague comments on wideout Garrett Wilson’s usage. On WFAN, analyst Craig Carton slammed Glenn, saying his remarks “seal his fate” and urging the coach to give Wilson more targets instead of deflecting to other players. Wilson, who once posted three straight 1,000‑yard seasons despite rotating quarterbacks, managed only two catches for 26 yards against Miami. With the offense flatlining, the coach’s handling of Wilson and other weapons is now under intense scrutiny.
The Miami Dolphins have promoted kicker Zane Gonzalez and defensive end Max Llewellyn to their active roster. Gonzalez, a 31‑year‑old former seventh‑round pick who has bounced between practice squads and short‑term contracts with the Browns, Cardinals, Lions, Panthers, 49ers, Washington and Atlanta, most recently posted a 19‑of‑22 field‑goal record with the Falcons in 2025. The move adds veteran depth to Miami’s special teams, while the elevation of DE Llewellyn, whose details were not disclosed, bolsters the defensive line for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The Patriots promote 24‑year‑old running back Lan Larison to the 53‑man roster and elevate former Dolphins receiver Ryan Miller from the practice squad for Sunday’s game at Miami. With TreVeyon Henderson and A.J. Brown downgraded, Larison becomes the third RB behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner after an illness thinned the depth chart. Larison, an undrafted UC Davis free agent who debuted against Seattle, logged two catches for nine yards and a 24.5‑yard kickoff return average in the Super Bowl LX rematch. Miller, a 26‑year‑old ex‑Dolphins wideout who posted a 77‑yard TD this season, joins the Patriots as the fourth healthy receiver. Linebacker Christian Elliss and cornerback Carlton Davis III are questionable, while Marcus Bryant stays on IR. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens.
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The New England Patriots enter Week 8 without star wideout AJ Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson for their road game against the Miami Dolphins. Brown’s knee flare‑up, added to a prior ankle injury, sidelines him, leaving quarterback Drake Maye without his primary deep threat. Henderson is out after a lingering illness. With Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins already on IR, the Patriots’ receiver depth is thin, promoting DeMario Douglas to Maye’s top target and giving rookies Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III more snaps. Rhamondre Stevenson will lead the rushing attack against Miami’s vulnerable defense.
The New England Patriots enter Week 8 shorthanded as star receiver AJ Brown (knee) and sophomore RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness) are ruled out for the Sunday road game against the Miami Dolphins. With Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins already on IR, quarterback Drake Maye faces limited weapons, leaving coach Josh McDaniels to devise creative schemes while the defense bears a heavier load. Backup options include Rhamondre Stevenson, veteran tight end Hunter Henry, and rookie Eli Raridon, who have shown flashes of production. The matchup tests New England’s depth against a struggling Dolphins squad.
The New England Patriots will be without star wide receiver AJ Brown for Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins after his ankle and knee injuries flare up, according to ESPN’s Ian Rapoport. Brown, who has managed just nine catches for 101 yards in three games this season, is sidelined alongside running back TreVeyon Henderson and tackle Marcus Bryant. The Patriots, now 4-3, have limited depth at receiver, listing seven backs on the roster and practice squad. With a 3-10 road record against Miami, the injury sweep could further challenge New England’s chances in the upcoming matchup.