Keenan Allen is already a legend for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a>, but he could cement his legacy even further in Week 8. The Chargers face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Vikings</a>, and a strong performance from the veteran wide receiver could place him in the franchise’s record books.



On Thursday Night Football, the Chargers will face a tough challenge against the Vikings. However, this game carries special meaning for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/keenan-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Keenan Allen</a> beyond just chasing a win.



The wideout is only eight receptions away from breaking the Chargers’ all-time record for catches. He currently has 948, while Antonio Gates tops the list with 955.



<h2>Could Keenan Allen break the Chargers’ receiving record vs. Vikings?</h2>



Stats are currently not on Allen’s side for breaking the record. The wide receiver averages 6.3 receptions per game this year, short of the eight he needs to surpass Gates.



Nevertheless, his latest game suggests he could do it in Week 8. Last weekend, the Chargers faced the Colts, one of the league’s best defenses, and Allen managed 11 receptions in that matchup.


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The Vikings have not been elite this year, struggling on both sides of the ball. If <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a> is precise, he could help Allen break Gates’ record and become the player with the most receptions in Chargers history.



Even if he doesn’t achieve it against the Vikings, as long as he stays healthy, there’s no doubt Allen will break the record this season. The Chargers face the Titans next, and a strong performance against Minnesota could help him secure the record in that game.



<h2>Chargers’ 2025 playoff chances</h2>



According to oddsmakers, after seven weeks, the Chargers have a 50.4% chance of making the playoffs. Their odds have dropped recently due to the rise of both the Broncos and the Chiefs.


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Currently, the Chargers hold the 6th seed in the AFC, meaning they would face the Broncos (3rd seed) in Denver. Nevertheless, there’s still plenty of regular season left, and playoff positions are likely to shift before the end of the year.


 

 

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Kevin Stefanski has sparked a new controversy with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> by publicly stating that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> is not getting the same first-team reps as a backup quarterback compared to what Dillon Gabriel was given when Joe Flacco was still on the team as the starter.



“No (on Shedeur getting some number one reps). I mean, with a young quarterback, with Dillon starting, you want to make sure he (Gabriel) gets a lot of the reps. Different when you have a veteran like Joe Flacco, I would tell you. But, still getting reps in a bunch of periods.”



After a loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, the Browns bounced back with a win over the Dolphins, solidifying Gabriel’s position on the roster. However, what has been surprising is that when Flacco was the starter, Stefanski said that Dillon did get several first-team reps to be prepared. With Shedeur, the same does not happen.



<h2>Who is starting quarterback for Browns?</h2>



Dillon Gabriel is the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In early October, Joe Flacco was benched and a few days later traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, clearing the way for the Oregon rookie to take the reins.


 

 


In the case of Shedeur Sanders, his rise has been significant even before training camp. A few months ago, he was the QB4 on the depth chart and was behind other names like Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, who are no longer with the team.


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Now, he has officially been placed as the backup, which draws attention because, considering that an injury could sideline Gabriel at any moment, Stefanski is not giving him the same first-team reps that Dillon received when he held the same role behind Flacco.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> has had a great start to the season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and is one of the main reasons why Mike Tomlin’s team could be considering keeping him for 2026, according to a surprising report by Jeremy Fowler.



“Rodgers’ stint in Pittsburgh has gone so well that the team could rethink its 2026 quarterback plans. The Steelers will scour the draft market for the QB of the future, for sure. They are already doing so. But if you ask people with the team whether they’d entertain the notion of Rodgers in the black-and-gold in 2026, the answer would be a resounding yes. He has maintained his elite ability to throw the football.”



Obviously, everything will depend on whether the Steelers can truly become <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders. If Pittsburgh collapses in the second half of the season and starts to look like what Aaron experienced with the Jets, the quarterback could keep playing next year, but perhaps with another team.



<h2>Is Aaron Rodgers retiring?</h2>



Aaron Rodgers has not confirmed that he will retire after the 2025 season. Although a few months ago he said on The Pat McAfee Show that this would be his final year, the quarterback has since changed his stance to the point of saying that he will think about it.


 

 


Now, considering that Fowler mentions the Steelers would be willing to keep him, Rodgers could be motivated to extend his career, as happened with Tom Brady, who played until he was 44.


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NFL News: Aaron Rodgers could reportedly face final decision to choose between Steelers and retirement

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-commanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Commanders</a> have not been lucky this season. Especially when considering the health of their quarterback Jayden Daniels. Now that they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 on Monday Night Football, head coach Dan Quinn has given an update on if the team’s quarterback will duel with Patrick Mahomes. 



Unfortunately for the Commanders, Dan Quinn ruled out <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayden-daniels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daniels</a> in his press conference. “We knew it wasn’t going to be significant — meaning long[-term] — but also not well enough to say, OK in six days, it’s ready to go based on speed and how you would handle this&nbsp;type of injury. So, all of the week will be focused for him on the rehab in hopes of the following week.”



The Commanders are now preparing to face Mahomes and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a> with Marcus Mariota under center. Washington is 1-1 this season with Mariota. However, the Chiefs won’t have any mercy. Mahomes is playing his best football, the Chiefs offense is looking better and better and if Mariota can’t keep up, the Commanders won’t have any chance at winning.



<h2>Mariota has a history with Mahomes</h2>



Mariota was a divisional rival of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mahomes</a> when he played for the Las Vegas Raiders. Also, they have played each other three times, once in the postseason. Mahomes has won the three games against Mariota.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcus-mariota" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mariota</a> is capable of bringing dynamism to an offense, but he will fail to make good reads on defense and can be a bit reckless at times. He is the definition of an up-and-down quarterback.


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<h2>The Commanders have plenty of injuries to deal with</h2>



All bad times must come to an end. That’s what the Commanders must tell themselves. Last week, Daniels got injured and they had no receivers as Terry <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/terry-mclaurin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McLaurin</a>, Deebo Samuel and Noah Brown are all injured.



At least now, McLaurin and Samuel returned to practice this Thursday. While positive, without Daniels it’s a tough ask to go to Arrowhead and steal a win. It’s up to Mariota to pull one of the biggest upsets of the season.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Titans</a> have endured a tumultuous 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season in which they have won only one game against six losses. The Titans parted ways with head coach Brian Callahan ahead of Week 7, but nothing changed for them in their recent matchup.



The New England Patriots dominated them 31-13 on Sunday, worsening their situation and dropping their record to 1-6. Cam Ward went 25 of 34 for 255 yards and one touchdown, but was intercepted once and sacked five times.



Tennessee is one of the worst teams in the league this season, and nothing suggests the Titans will turn things around anytime soon. To make things worse, they had to put one of their best defenders on the injured reserve ahead of the Week 8 Indianapolis Colts game.



<h2>Titans place L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve</h2>



The Tennessee Titans made a series of roster moves on Thursday. The most important was placing cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve. Additionally, they promoted linebacker Joe Bachie from the practice squad after signing him earlier this month. They also signed wide receiver Lance McCutcheon to the practice squad.



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This will be Sneed’s second period on the injured list after he was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list in August. The decision means Sneed will miss at least four games.



He joined the Titans via trade last March from the Kansas City Chiefs. Sneed signed a four-year, $76 million extension with the AFC South team, hoping to make an impact on their defense.&nbsp;

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Titans get major hit as star defender gets placed on IR - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New Orleans Saints </a>continue to be mentioned in potential trade rumors. Amid a 1-6 season and many issues, the Saints could part ways with many players at the trade deadline.&nbsp;



Alvin Kamara has been a common name in these potential trades, but the running back isn’t the only candidate to leave the NFC South team. Many think they should blow it up and go full rebuilding mode in the offseason.&nbsp;



However, they haven’t shown signs of wanting to deal players anytime soon. Nevertheless, that could change if the right offer comes along.&nbsp;



<h2>Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed monitored by NFL teams&nbsp;</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL </a>insider Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday that Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are being monitored by teams in need of a wideout.



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“The two WRs in New Orleans — Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed — are being monitored by WR-needy teams ahead of the trade deadline, per sources. Both are set to become free agents after the season and share the same representation. With the #Saints sitting at 1-6, several teams are wondering if New Orleans might move one to gain future assets,” he wrote.



The Buffalo Bills have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Olave, New Orleans’ WR1. Shaheed’s market might be bigger, as he can be a solid complement to a No. 1 option.



The Saints will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams, respectively, in their next two matchups, hoping to turn things around and perhaps put all the rumors to rest.&nbsp;

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Saints stars monitored by WR-needy teams - Bolavip US

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to extend their good momentum in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season with a win over divisional rivals, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints">New Orleans Saints,</a> in Week 8 of the season.



Mayfield is playing at a high level again, going 157 of 245 for 1,767 yards and 13 touchdowns against two interceptions. The Buccaneers have posted a 5-2 record, leading the NFC South and sitting fourth in the conference standings.



Facing the Saints is special for the Buccaneers, but Mayfield has extra motivation to beat Kellen Moore’s team. He hasn’t enjoyed watching New Orleans this season, especially their “dirty plays.”



<h2>Baker Mayfield accused the Saints of being dirty</h2>



Talking with reporters during Wednesday’s media availability, Mayfield didn’t mince words when talking about the Saints. He accused them of being a dirty team, while admitting he has no love for the franchise.



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“It hasn’t exactly been clean play from their part when he play them,” Mayfield said. “It’s a physical game it is with as expected division rivals. Yeah, not much else to say besides the fact that I don’t like them.”



The Saints and Bucs used to battle it out to rule the division before Tampa Bay took over. New Orleans is a shell of the team that dominated in the 2010s, but they are still a difficult opponent for their divisional rivals.&nbsp;



Mayfield is posting big numbers again, and the Bucs look like clear favorites to win this game. They beat the Falcons in Week 1 and hope to go 2-0 against divisional rivals.&nbsp;

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Baker Mayfield takes a jab at Saints before Week 8 duel - Bolavip US

After a promising 4-0 start to the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buffalo Bills </a>have struggled to get things going, losing back-to-back games to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons before entering the bye week.



Josh Allen and Co. return to the field on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. The AFC East team needs a win to get things back on track, but people are worried about whether the Bills are good enough to compete in the conference.



After another playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last season, many think their window is closed.



<h2>Rob Gronkowski notes big issue for Bills</h2>



Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski joined Kay Adams’ “Up &amp; Adams” show on Wednesday. Among other things, the former tight end discussed the Bills’ bad streak. For Gronk, the Indianapolis Colts are a better team than the Bills.



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“I would say right now, I actually trust the Colts more,” Gronkowski said. “I’m a little worried about the Bills. Their defense is a little iffy. They’ve been letting up a lot of points this year, even that first game versus the Baltimore Ravens. I mean, a lot of points. I don’t think their defense is doing that great. I don’t see them getting really that much better as well throughout the year.”



After multiple years of trying, the Bills aren’t as dangerous as before. They can still make noise this season, but the lack of success in the postseason will always haunt them. Coming off an MVP season, Allen carried high expectations. However, the team’s level has decreased over the week.&nbsp;

Rob Gronkowski issues stern warning to Buffalo Bills

Rob Gronkowski issues stern warning to Buffalo Bills - Bolavip US

Buffalo Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson will play a special game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> in Week 8 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. The Bills will return to action on Sunday against the NFC South team in the middle of a two-game losing streak. The Panthers are 4-3 after beating the New York Jets in Week 7, and they hope to continue their good moment against Buffalo.



Sean McDermott is high on Thompson, who joined the Bills in the offseason. The head coach described the 31-year-old linebacker with one word: winner.&nbsp;



“Winner. He’s here for a reason,” said McDermott. “When we drafted him back years ago, you could tell right away the impact he made in our locker room, on our team, what type of person he was.” Thompson appears to have extra motivation for this game.&nbsp;



<h2>Shaq Thompson says he’s playing where he’s wanted&nbsp;</h2>



After suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries, Thompson left the Panthers in free agency to sign with the Bills. He will return to his old stadium after spending 10 years in Carolina. Thompson has strong feelings about this meeting, but not for the best reasons.



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“I’m at where I’m supposed to be at. I’m playing for the team that wanted me,” Thompson said.&nbsp;The Bills are taking the most advantage of having a player like Thompson. 



He has played 44% of possible defensive snaps in five games, and McDermott has used him as an option in three-linebacker sets. Buffalo needs a win after two big losses. The Panthers are on a roll, but Thompson’s motivation could make a difference.&nbsp;

Bills LB takes shot at Panthers ahead of clash with former team

Bills LB takes shot at Panthers ahead of clash with former team - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are the modern-day legacy in the NFL. To keep that alive, head coach Andy Reid knows he needs to keep finding weapons for quarterback Patrick Mahomes to work with. It seems like there is a new threat on the team’s offense now. Who is he?



Seventh-round rookie running back Brashard Smith is starting to making waves in this offense. The Chiefs’ running game is not as great as it once was but that has allowed Brashard Smith to floorish and get some snaps. Also, the fact that Kareem Hunt is unlikely to play against the Commanders on Monday Night Football will help him to impress even more.



Smith would be the second seventh-round running back on the team, joining RB1 Isiah Pacheco. Also, he could become a prominent part of this offense as he also possess dual-threat abilities, being a prolific pass-catcher too.



<h2>How good is Brashard Smith?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> loves to have a good running game so he doesn’t need to throw the ball 50 times a game. Brashard Smith is going to help on that. He has 22 attempts for 67 yards but he is getting better. 



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However, Mahomes also loves a pass-catching back so he doesn’t need to launch long balls every time. Smith has been used in that role heavily. He has 14 catches in 18 targets for 122 yards already on the season.


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<h2>The Chiefs know how to draft in the later rounds</h2>



As mentioned above, Pacheco is also a seventh rounder who has been prolific for the Chiefs. Simply put, when you’re a powerhouse, you’ll never have top picks, so you have to scout properly. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> and the Chiefs’ front office are very good at it.



Also, they drafted Pro Bowl offensive lineman Trey Smith in 2021. He has started 74 games for the Chiefs since then. Back in the day, they drafted WR Tyreek Hill in the fifth round too. They usually find some gold on the later draft picks.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> will face a big challenge when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> take on the Green Bay Packers, especially with the arrival of Micah Parsons on Matt LaFleur’s team. 



The veteran quarterback has already dealt with another star pass rusher this season in Myles Garrett, although the Steelers’ offensive line dominated the Browns’ leader. Now, he hopes the story will repeat itself with Parsons.



“Well, I mean, he’s deployed maybe a little different because he moves around a little bit more than maybe Myles does. Again, those two are in the conversation of the very few players in the league that you actually have to have four hands on at all times. Playing against Micah before, he’s a phenomenal player. He’s a future Hall of Famer. He’s a game wrecker and you got to know where he’s at all the time.”



<h2>What did Packers trade for Micah Parsons?</h2>



The Packers traded two first-round picks (2026, 2027) and defensive tackle Kenny Clark in exchange for Micah Parsons. Furthermore, in a key move for the player, Green Bay gave him a four-year, $188 million contract extension with $120 million guaranteed.


 

 


The impact has been remarkable, as Parsons is one of the top players in the NFL at pressuring the quarterback, and the Packers’ defense as a whole excels at preventing explosive plays. Rodgers has taken notice.


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“They’re at the top of the league in least amount of explosive plays in the run game and the passing game. So, we got to take care of the football. We got to block up their rushers. It’s not just Micah. Rashan Gary is an elite pass rusher now. They got good guys inside. They have some younger guys to rush on the outside who can play as well. You got to be patient, you can’t turn the ball over and we got to block up front.”

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Aaron Rodgers warns Mike Tomlin's Steelers about Micah Parsons

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a> leads the NFL’s Top 10 quarterbacks by total touchdowns, entering Week 8 with 17. Justin Herbert sits atop the passing yards leaderboard with 1,913 total yards, while Jonathan Taylor continues to dominate the ground game with 697 rushing yards.



Of course, quarterbacks are nothing without their receivers. Heading into Week 8, Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks No. 1 in receiving yards with 819. He’s been a fantasy football favorite all season, delivering his third straight 120+ yard performance and third consecutive game with a touchdown.



Amon-Ra St. Brown also stands out this week, recording seven receiving touchdowns for Detroit. His chemistry with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jared-goff">Jared Goff</a> has been a major factor, as Goff enters Week 8 tied for first in passer rating (116.4) alongside rookie standout Drake Maye, who’s expected to post at least 15+ fantasy points this week.



<h2>The Top 10 Quarterbacks</h2>



There are three main lists tracking quarterback leaders: total touchdowns, passer rating, and passing yards, all stats provided by Pro Football Reference. So far, no quarterback has surpassed 20 touchdowns, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> appears in two of the three Top 10 tables. That doesn’t mean he’s underperforming; the Chiefs’ defense has simply struggled to close out some early-season games.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passing TD </td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Patrick Mahomes – KAN</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Aaron Rodgers – PIT</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Justin Herbert – LAC</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Baker Mayfield – TAM</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Josh Allen – BUF</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Bo Nix – DEN</td><td>11</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passing Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Justin Herbert – LAC</td><td>1913</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>1881</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>1866</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Patrick Mahomes – KAN</td><td>1800</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Daniel Jones – IND</td><td>1790</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Baker Mayfield – TAM</td><td>1767</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>1754</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>1744</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>1631</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Trevor Lawrence – JAX</td><td>1620</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Dak Prescott and Sam Darnold appear in the top 10 for all three categories, showing strong all-around performance. Maye also stands out, ranking highly in both passing touchdowns and passer rating.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Passer Rating</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jared Goff – DET</td><td>116.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Drake Maye – NWE</td><td>116.4</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Matthew Stafford – LAR</td><td>109.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Sam Darnold – SEA</td><td>109.2</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>108.9</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Jordan Love – GNB</td><td>108.1</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Dak Prescott – DAL</td><td>107.6</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Daniel Jones – IND</td><td>105.9</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Aaron Rodgers – PIT</td><td>105.0</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Josh Allen – BUF</td><td>103.1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>The Top 10 Receivers</h2>



Davante Adams has found new life with the Rams, catching six touchdown passes so far this season. He enters Week 8 tied for second in receiving touchdowns alongside Jake Ferguson and George Pickens. However, Adams won’t be in action this week as the Rams head into their bye.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Receiving TDs</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown – DET</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Davante Adams – LAR</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jake Ferguson – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>George Pickens – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Ja’Marr Chase – CIN</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Emeka Egbuka – TAM</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Dallas Goedert – PHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Quentin Johnston – LAC</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Rome Odunze – CHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Michael Pittman Jr. – IND</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Receiving Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba – SEA</td><td>819</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Ja’Marr Chase – CIN</td><td>629</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Puka Nacua – LAR</td><td>616</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>George Pickens – DAL</td><td>607</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown – DET</td><td>538</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Justin Jefferson – MIN</td><td>528</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Emeka Egbuka – TAM</td><td>527</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Christian McCaffrey – SFO</td><td>516</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>DeVonta Smith – PHI</td><td>504</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Drake London – ATL</td><td>469</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Courtland Sutton – DEN</td><td>469</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yds/Game</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>99.6</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>89.5</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>87.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>84.6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>78.7</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>77.8</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>75.1</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>74.7</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>73.4</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>73.2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>The Top 10 Running Backs</h2>



Jonathan Taylor not only leads all running backs in rushing yards but also tops the league in rushing yards per game, averaging 99.6. James Cook ranks second with 89.5, followed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bijan-robinson">Bijan Robinson</a> at 87.3. Taylor also leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 10 and is projected to top 20 fantasy points in Week 8.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Touchdowns</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Josh Jacobs – GNB</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Zach Charbonnet – SEA</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Jalen Hurts – PHI</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Cam Skattebo – NYG</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Jacory Croskey-Merritt – WAS</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yards</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>697</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>592</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>551</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>537</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>526</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>524</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>523</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>514</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>De’Von Achane – MIA</td><td>472</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Kyren Williams – LAR</td><td>472</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>#</td><td>Rushing Yds AVG per game</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Jonathan Taylor – IND</td><td>99.6</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>James Cook – BUF</td><td>89.5</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Bijan Robinson – ATL</td><td>87.3</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Javonte Williams – DAL</td><td>84.6</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Rico Dowdle – CAR</td><td>78.7</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Quinshon Judkins – CLE</td><td>77.8</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Jahmyr Gibbs – DET</td><td>75.1</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>J.K. Dobbins – DEN</td><td>74.7</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Travis Etienne – JAX</td><td>73.4</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Derrick Henry – BAL</td><td>73.2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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Week 2 saw how the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Vikings</a> running back, Aaron Jones, suffered a hamstring injury that ended up sidelining him for five weeks. Now, he appears as questionable for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.



Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jones</a> will play tonight. However, it’s still up in the air if he will be on a pitch count or not. Still, just having him back is great news for the Vikings.



Having said that, before he went down, the backfield was working as a committee between Jones and Jordan Mason. The running game is key for this offense as the Vikings are working with an erratic quarterback in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carson-wentz">Carson Wentz</a>.



<h2>Jordan Mason is has done the best he can, but they need more</h2>



Jordan Mason has 380 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He is averaging 4.5 yards per carry. The Vikings need Jones back to make this committee a very dangerous one.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251023_BUS_514117_jordan-mason-1024x576_0ff7ae97.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Jordan Mason #27 of the Minnesota Vikings" class="wp-image-495234" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Jordan Mason #27 of the Minnesota Vikings</figcaption></figure>



With Kevin O’Connell being an absolute mastermind on offense, he knows that the Vikings need a rushing offense if they want success this season. They need to really rely on their backs and hide Wentz.


 


<h2>The Vikings have a tough schedule</h2>



They face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chargers</a> and then they face the Lions, a direct opponent in the AFC North. Then they host a desperate Ravens team and a frisky, divisional rival like the Chicago Bears.



Following that, consecuitve visits to Lambeau Field in Green Bay and Lumen Field in Seattle. In fact, there are arguably no easy games for the Vikings from now until the end of the season. They need plenty of output from their running backs.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> has not been able to make his NFL debut during the 2025 season, and after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> got a key victory over the Miami Dolphins, the possibility of him becoming the team’s starting quarterback looks increasingly unlikely due to head coach Kevin Stefanski’s preference for Dillon Gabriel.



Despite this situation, Shedeur remains undeterred and, after several days of silence, shared an emotional message on social media. “The greatest lesson I’ve learned through it all is not to worry but to lean on and trust GOD in every situation. Even when I don’t know what to do, I’ve learned that GOD will always guide me. I live stress-free because I know that, no matter what, GOD has the final say over my life. I’m able to persevere through trials because I come from a family built on morals, values, and unshakable principles.”



The rookie was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 Draft by teams like the Giants or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. However, he fell all the way to the fifth round and has ended up behind Gabriel on the depth chart. Meanwhile, another star from that class, Jaxson Dart, is shining in New York after getting his opportunity. A very difficult situation for Shedeur to process.



<h2>Is Shedeur Sanders going to start for the Cleveland Browns?</h2>



No. Shedeur Sanders will not start for the Browns, as Dillon Gabriel has solidified his position as the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart. Obviously, following Joe Flacco’s departure, the big step forward is that he is now officially the backup, but only an injury to his teammate will give him playing time.


 

 


“Growing up, I had access to a lot, and maybe without my understanding shaped my world view, but I’ve realized that peace, purpose, and faith can’t be bought. They have to be built. True success is who you become while waiting on GOD’s timing. GOD’s pace protects what your purpose will one day require.”


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<h2>How much money is Shedeur Sanders making with the Browns?</h2>



Shedeur Sanders is making $1.15 million per season after signing a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Cleveland Browns. Having fallen to the fifth round, that amount is very low compared to Jaxson Dart, who, as a first-round pick, has a four-year, $17 million deal with the Giants.

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