NFL Week 8 Sees Historic Blowouts Jets Shock Comeback

The Colts’ rushing attack — driven by Jonathan Taylor, a strong offensive line and effective scheme — has been historically dominant, ranking first in scoring, EPA/play, success rate and EPA/rush. Week 8 of the NFL season was unusually lopsided, with only one game decided by fewer than 10 points and nine games decided by at least 18, producing the highest average scoring margin for a week since 2012. The New York Jets staged a 39-38 comeback over the Bengals, totaling 502 yards and showcasing a revived Justin Fields and a breakout performance from Breece Hall as the offense seeks consistency. That comeback is part of a broader trend: this season has already produced the most fourth-quarter comebacks from 15+ points through eight weeks in NFL history, with several other dramatic late rallies. Meanwhile, career milestone chases continue, with Aaron Rodgers moving into sixth all-time in passing yards and Matthew Stafford passing Dan Marino and closing on higher spots on the all-time leaderboard.