The National Football League enters Week 8 with a slate running from October 29 through November 2, 2026, featuring division races and prime-time matchups across the league, Betitaliaweb reported. The schedule opens Thursday with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Carolina Panthers, while Sunday highlights include divisional battles and a Los Angeles derby.
Green Bay enters the Thursday night contest at 4-3 following a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, where a missed opportunity on a potential touchdown pass and a blocked field goal in the final minutes decided the outcome. The Packers sit last in the NFC North with 65 penalties totaling 546 yardage losses, ranking last in the NFL in both categories. Quarterback Jordan Love ranks second in the league with 1,958 passing yards, completing 27 of 45 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against Detroit. Carolina holds a 3-3 record atop the NFC South despite a 43-13 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game in which quarterback Bryce Young turned the ball over three times on two interceptions and a fumble.
Minnesota Vikings Travel to Detroit Lions for NFC North Leadership
The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in an NFC North clash between an undefeated visitor and a home side. Minnesota secured a victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7, maintaining the league’s stingiest scoring defense. The Vikings listed quarterback Kyler Murray out with a concussion, leaving backup Max Brosmer in line to take snaps, while wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison along with tight end T.J. Hockenson are ready to play. Detroit counters with an offense averaging 32.8 points per game, quarterbacked by Jared Goff with targets Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, alongside the return of safety Kerby Joseph from a knee injury.
Buffalo Bills Welcome Baltimore Ravens Following Bye Week
At Highmark Stadium, the 5-1 Buffalo Bills return from a bye week to face the 4-3 Baltimore Ravens. Buffalo leads the AFC East behind quarterback Josh Allen, who has 1,504 passing yards and nine touchdowns, supported by running back James Cook III with 627 rushing yards and tight end Dalton Kincaid with 315 receiving yards. Baltimore arrives on a two-game skid following a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice this week after missing three games with an ankle injury, leaving his game-day status to a final medical evaluation.
Los Angeles Rams Host Chargers in SoFi Stadium Crosstown Derby
The Los Angeles Rams host the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in a matchup between two 3-4 and 0-6 regional rivals. The Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 in Week 7 behind quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw three touchdowns, and running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. The Chargers seek their first win under head coach Jim Harbaugh, struggling offensively with 259 total yards in their last outing while relying on running back J.K. Dobbins and safety Derwin James. The Chargers list rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey under the concussion protocol following their previous game.
Denver Broncos Meet Kansas City Chiefs in AFC West Prime Time
The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High in an AFC West divisional rematch carrying implications for the conference’s top playoff seed. The historic series between the two franchises dates back to 1960, with Kansas City holding 74 victories across 133 total meetings entering the Week 8 showdown.
The weekly schedule continues with the Washington Commanders hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football, followed by the Seattle Seahawks playing the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football to close out the week’s slate on November 2, 2026.
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