Week 8 saw the Philadelphia Eagles'(7-0) return from their bye week to fly as the league’s only undefeated team with a 35-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-6). The AFC’s top dog, the'Buffalo Bills (6-1), also continued to roll off their bye week with a 27-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers (3-5).
The Eagles put their unblemished record on the line in when they kick off Week 9 with a visit to the Houston Texans (1-5-1) on Thursday Night Football. The Bills have a major divisional showdown as they engage in a road game at the New York Jets (5-3) Sunday.
Someone will have to win when the NFL’s two longest losing skids meet Sunday. The Detroit Lions (1-6) put their 5-game losing streak on the line against the visiting Packers and their 4-game streak.
Sunday wraps up with the Tennessee Titans (5-2) at the'Kansas City Chiefs'(5-2) on Sunday Night Football, while the Baltimore Ravens (5-3) and New Orleans Saints'(3-5) put a pin on Week 9 with a Monday Night Football affair.