2025 NFL Week 8 Buzz: Lamar Jackson Returns to Follow

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NFL information is nonstop, and we're breaking all of it down week by week this season.

This is the most recent on what's occurring across the league coming into Week 8:

Lamar Jackson returns to observe Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to observe for the primary time since sustaining a hamstring harm throughout Week 4. He was a restricted participant in Wednesday's observe, so his standing is just not confirmed for the Ravens' Week 8 sport in opposition to the Bears.

Christian Watson trending to play Inexperienced Bay Packers huge receiver Christian Watson mentioned he expects to return to the lineup for the Packers' Week 8 sport in opposition to the Steelers. Watson sustained a torn ACL in Week 18 of the 2024 season, and has not performed since.

Miami positioned Waller on IR on account of a pec pressure. The 2020 Professional Bowler missed the primary three video games of the season on account of a hip harm. Via 4 video games, he totaled 10 receptions for 117 yards and a team-high 4 touchdowns.

Who will begin at QB for the Jets? Head coach Aaron Glenn did not reveal on Oct. 22 who will begin at quarterback for the workforce's Week 8 highway matchup in opposition to the Bengals, saying he did not wish to give the opposition a "aggressive benefit."

Justin Fields has made six begins for the Jets however has thrown for simply 845 yards and 4 touchdowns. Fields went 6-for-12 for 46 yards, and rushed 4 occasions for 22 yards earlier than he was benched throughout Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

Backup Tyrod Taylor went 10-for-22 for 126 yards and threw two interceptions after changing Fields. Taylor beforehand began in Week 3, as Fields was coping with a concussion. Taylor has thrown 69 passes this season, boasting a 73.3 passer score. The Jets, who're final within the NFL in passing (143.4 YPG), are the one workforce and not using a win this season.

Moreover, Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner's standing is in query after being positioned in concussion protocol.

Regardless of being 2-5 and coming off a 31-0 shutout by the hands of the Chiefs, the Raiders have knowledgeable Crosby that he will not be traded, per NFL Media. Crosby, a four-time Professional Bowler, has totaled 4.0 sacks, one compelled fumble, one interception and 28 mixed tackles this season. He signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March.

This comes on the heels of stories that TE Brock Bowers (knee) and WR Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe) are anticipated to be able to return following Las Vegas' Week 8 bye, head coach Pete Carroll shared. Bowers has missed the Raiders' previous three video games after taking part in via the harm since Week 1. Week 7 was Meyers' first missed sport this season.

Meyers beforehand requested a commerce earlier than the beginning of the 2025 season and doubled down on his choice to be moved forward of the Nov. 4 commerce deadline this week. "Oh, for positive," Meyers mentioned when requested if he nonetheless desires out of Las Vegas, per ESPN. "However, I am knowledgeable on the finish of the day. I am simply attempting to play good soccer."

The Vikings will probably be with out their beginning quarterback once more in Week 8 in opposition to the Chargers. McCarthy will miss one other sport because of the ankle sprain that has saved him sidelined since he suffered the harm within the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the Falcons, head coach Kevin O'Connell shared. There had been some optimism that McCarthy would return for Thursday's sport, however O'Connell mentioned that the brief week was too fast a turnaround with a view to get him able to play. With that, Carson Wentz will make his fifth begin. The Vikings have gone 2-2 within the 4 video games with Wentz.

In different information, Minnesota has designated Jones (hamstring) to return from IR. Jones has been out since Week 2.

The just lately retired defensive finish introduced on Oct. 21 that he is returning to play for the Eagles. Graham, who performed for Philly from 2010 to 2024, was a part of two Tremendous Bowl triumphs (2017 and 2024 seasons). Final season, the now-37-year-old totaled 3.5 sacks, one compelled fumble and 20 mixed tackles in 11 regular-season video games. Graham, a 2020 Professional Bowler, is third in Eagles historical past in sacks (76.5) and compelled fumbles (23) and 14th in solo tackles (359.0). The Eagles host the NFC East-rival Giants in Week 8.

Houston's No. 1 huge receiver suffered a concussion within the workforce's Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, per ESPN. Collins, who had 4 receptions earlier than leaving the sport with a head harm within the fourth quarter, has totaled 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns this season. The Texans have a house matchup in opposition to the 49ers in Week 8. Head coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned that the Texans will consider Collins because the week goes on.

Head coach Dan Quinn introduced the star quarterback underwent an MRI, and it was decided that Daniels prevented a long-term harm. Quinn remained coy, nonetheless, on his standing for Monday's sport in opposition to the red-hot Chiefs, that means Daniels' standing will probably be price monitoring because the week continues. Daniels exited Sunday's loss to the Cowboys after struggling a hamstring harm within the third quarter.

Quinn additionally introduced go rusher Dorance Armstrong will miss the remainder of the season after struggling a knee harm.

Egbuka was not listed on the Bucs' inactives listing forward of Monday Night time Soccer, that means the star rookie will take the sphere in opposition to the Lions. Egbuka's gentle hamstring pressure suffered in Week 6 solid doubt on his availability, however a pre-game exercise following a restricted observe on Saturday will evidently be sufficient to maintain him within the lineup.

Head coach Raheem Morris informed reporters that Penix will probably be listed as day-to-day after sustaining a bone bruise in his foot throughout Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Penix appeared to undergo the harm within the fourth quarter after a sack. The second-year quarterback had a noticeable limp following the play however nonetheless managed to complete the sport.

Younger will miss the Panthers' Week 8 tilt in opposition to the Payments, and doubtlessly longer, after struggling a proper high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Jets, in accordance with head coach Dave Canales. Younger was 15-for-25 for 138 yards and a landing earlier than he suffered his harm whereas getting sacked within the third quarter. Veteran Andy Dalton is se to start out.

Indianapolis will probably be with out Ebukam for the foreseeable future after the go rusher suffered an MCL harm throughout Sunday's win over the Chargers, per ESPN.

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