Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season began in Los Angeles on Thursday night, with quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers cruising to a win over the Vikings. Herbert threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 62 yards, while rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II continued his quick ascension with 77 yards and a touchdown.

In the early window Sunday, the Jets got their first win of the season and the three other AFC East teams also won their matchups (Bills, Dolphins and Patriots). Buffalo running back James Cook III finished with 216 rushing yards through three quarters against the Panthers, the most by any NFL player since 2018. The Eagles also got a vintage performance from running back Saquon Barkley , who led them to a big win over his former team.

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