Week 8 didn’t necessarily tell us anything new about the NFL. The Eagles are still really good, having demolished the Steelers. The Bills are even better than Philly, having cruised by the Packers in a performance that was scary in its nonchalance. That’s not to say that there weren’t some interesting results and thrilling finishes; Russell Wilson and the Broncos stopped the bleeding, at least for one week. Geno Smith’s storybook year continued as he and the Seahawks carved up the Giants, and the Cowboys flexed their muscles on the Bears. Oh, and Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers, despite only being 4-4, look like a contender after dismantling the Rams. Week 9’s matchups happen in the shadow of a very active trade deadline, one that saw 10 deals made, the most in a single day since 1990. The standings are bunched up, which means few games between powerhouses, and more against teams trying to figure out if they’re contenders or not. That said, the Jets will get to try and prove they’re for real against Buffalo, while the Titans will attempt to ground and pound Kansas City in prime time. Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

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