NFL had an ugly Week 8
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The typical Sunday in the NFL features slates filled with tight games in the second half, back-and-forth lead changes and several comeback attempts. Despite all of that, the drama was missing in a Week 8 that was one of the most lopsided the NFL has seen since the merger with the AFL in 1970.
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Week 8 was probably the most disappointing week of this NFL season, with 12 of the 13 games being decided by double digits. Still, it did leave us with some intriguing questions to take into Week 9 and beyond. Here’s what we’ve got:
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NFL Week 9 picks and score predictions: Colts destroy Steelers, Chiefs beat Bills in AFC thriller
When you look at this list, please keep the following things in mind: Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to the AFC title game in 2018, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 15-1 record in 2011, Tom Brady led the Patriots to a 16-0 season in 2007 and Peyton Manning led the Colts to a 12-4 record in 2004.
An erroneous whistle took a defensive touchdown away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. An early whistle cost the New York Giants a fumble recovery on a tush push.
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