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NFL Week 8 top plays: Bills beat Packers; 49ers, Seahawks roll

Packers-Bills closed out a wild Week 8 in the NFL. Here are the top plays from Sunday's action around the league!

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 8 top plays: Bills beat Packers; 49ers, Seahawks roll

Moore, Piñeiro blame themselves for Carolina's OT loss

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Throws three touchdowns in win Mariota completed 20 of 28 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers. He also rushed six times for 43 yards.

Impact Mariota's second pass of the game was intercepted, but he bounced back and submitted an efficient performance through the air en route to a season-high 253 passing yards. The quarterback's dual-threat ability was also on display again as he rushed for at least 30 rushing yards for a fourth straight game, totaling 185 rushing yards during that stretch. Mariota's first touchdown was a well-designed play that left Kyle Pitts wide open for a two-yard score, but his second and third scores were nice throws that turned into big plays with great efforts from Tyler Allgeier and Damiere Byrd. Sunday's performance marked the veteran's best performance of the season, and he'll look to build off his success against the Chargers in Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons beat Panthers in wild OT finish despite incredible D.J. Moore catch

The Falcons prevailed over the Panthers in a WILD finish to take first place in the NFC South. Check out the top viral moments here!

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Falcons beat Panthers in wild OT finish despite incredible D.J. Moore catch

'It's a great group to be around' - Marcus Mariota discusses the Falcons ability to stay in games

'It's a great group to be around' - Marcus Mariota discusses the Falcons ability to stay in games

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Does damage in passing attack Allgeier rushed 14 times for 39 yards while securing all three of his targets for 46 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers.

Impact Allgeier was inefficient on the ground and took a backseat to Caleb Huntley, who finished with 16 rushes for 91 yards -- both team highs. However, the rookie fifth-round pick salvaged his fantasy production by doing damage through the air. Allgeier's three receptions marked his first career game with multiple catches, and his 25-yard receiving touchdown was his second career score. Allgeier could see a reduced role when Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) returns from IR, which could be as soon as Week 9, but Allgeier figures to still be involved in Arthur Smith's run-first offense as long as he continues to churn out yards.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance against Carolina Huntley rushed 16 times for 91 yards during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers.

Impact Huntley led the team in rushing attempts and rushing yards, but he wasn't involved at all in the passing game. The undrafted running back continues to flourish while splitting time with Tyler Allgeier in Arthur Smith's run-first offense, but Huntley could see his role significantly reduced when Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) returns from IR, which could be as soon as Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in receiving Pitts caught five of nine targets for 80 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Pitts led the Falcons in receptions, targets and receiving yards while submitting his best performance of the season. The second-year tight end's second score of the campaign came on a well-schemed play that left Pitts wide open for a two-yard score. However, he also made plenty of big plays through the air as well, catching passes of 26 and 33 yards. Given his high ADP, Pitts has certainly been a disappointment, but he's also capable of breaking out of his slump in a big way. Pitts will look to build off his season-high performance against the Chargers in Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koo's OT FG gives Falcons improbable 37-34 win over Panthers

Atlanta’s Younghoe Koo booted a 41-yard field goal in overtime after the Carolina Panthers missed a pair of kicks that could have won the game

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go for Week 8 Alford (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alford missed the Falcons' Week 7 contest versus the Bengals due to a hamstring injury, but it appears like he'll be able to return to action Sunday against Carolina. With fellow defensive back A.J. Terrell (hamstring) already ruled out this week, the 24-year-old is in line to operate as Atlanta's No. 2 cornerback this weekend behind Darren Hall.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isn't suiting up Sunday Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Firkser will now miss a third consecutive contest due to a coach's decision after playing in each of the team's first five games. While the Falcons currently have four healthy tight ends in front of the 27-year-old on the team's depth chart, it's uncertain when Firkser will return to game action.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What is there to be positive about in the NFC South? The 'FOX NFL Kickoff' crew discusses | FOX NFL Kickoff

What is there to be positive about in the NFC South? The 'FOX NFL Kickoff' crew discusses | FOX NFL Kickoff

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 8: Should you bet AGAINST Atlanta vs. the Panthers?

NFL Week 8: Should you bet AGAINST Atlanta vs. the Panthers?

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Signs new deal with Atlanta The Falcons signed Armstrong from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Carolina, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitutio...

Impact Armstrong made his 2022 debut in Week 7 at Cincinnati, and Atlanta saw fit to promote him to the 53-man roster for good ahead of Week 8. The 27-year-old corner played in 86 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps in Week 7, and with 2020 first-rounder A.J. Terrell (hamstring) out, Armstrong could be in line for another busy game Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 8 Huntley doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Impact Huntley landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness, but he returned to practice Friday and is cleared for Week 8. The undrafted running back has rushed 40 times for 171 yards and a score over the last four games, but he was outsnapped by Tyler Allgeier 27-11 during Atlanta's Week 7 loss to Cincinnati. Huntley is expected to serve a complementary role to the rookie again Sunday and will likely see his playing time reduced even more when Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) returns from IR.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For the Lead in the NFC South | Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Back home to battle NFC South opponents: Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons | Rise Up Tonight

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Falcons rule out CB Terrell, S Hawkins vs Panthers

The first-place Atlanta Falcons will be missing most of their starting secondary when they host the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

NFL odds Week 8: Look for Commanders to cover, other best picks

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes the Commanders to cover and read his other best picks for NFL Week 8.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL odds Week 8: Look for Commanders to cover, other best picks

Set to make second straight start Hall is expected to make his second straight start in place of Casey Hayward during Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayward was placed on IR ahead of Week 7, and Hall stepped up as the starting cornerback opposite A.J. Terrell, recording six tackles while playing all 66 defensive snaps. However, Terrell (hamstring) will also be out for Week 8, making Hall Atlanta's top healthy cornerback. It remains unclear who'll start opposite Hall against Carolina, but it appears like the second-year corner out of San Diego State will be tasked with matching up against DJ Moore on Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sunday Marlowe is expected to start at strong safety in the absence of Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) during Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hawkins picked up a concussion during Atlanta's Week 7 loss to Cincinnati and was ruled out for Sunday's contest at the beginning of the week. Marlowe, who'll be making his 17th NFL start, played 15 defensive snaps in Hawkins' absence against the Bengals but figures to see an expanded role versus the Panthers. Across his last 38 appearances, Marlowe has totaled 96 tackles, five pass defenses, two interceptions and 1.5 sacks.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Hubbard ruled out; Foreman to start vs Falcons

The Carolina Panthers have ruled out starting running back Chuba Hubbard for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with an ankle injury

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable against Panthers Alford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Impact If Alford's able to play, he'll likely slide into the starting role vacated by A.J. Terrell, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury of his own. Alford's injury appears to be less serious, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be capable of playing through it come Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 8 Terrell (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Impact Terrell will sit out after injuring his hamstring in the Week 7 loss to Cincinnati. The cornerback's absence could create more opportunities for Carolina's No. 1 wide receiver DJ Moore against a Falcons secondary that lacks depth. Terrell will shift his focus to healing up for Atlanta's Week 9 game against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons postgame press conferences | Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE