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NFL's Top Plays Of Week 8

Updated Nov. 1, 2020 8:45 p.m. ET

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Week 8 offered up another wild slate of NFL games, as Tua Tagovailoa made his debut as a starter, the Saints won an overtime thriller, and the Chiefs got tricky the day after Halloween.

Check out all that and more with the biggest moments of the day.

Tua tosses first career touchdown

Fins up! Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa found DeVante Parker for his first career touchdown.

But before his first passing touchdown, Tua received a rude welcome to the league, when the Rams' Aaron Donald said it was "Tua turnover time" and forced a fumble in the early minutes of Tagovailoa's first career NFL start.

But Miami's defense also came to play, including a nice little scoop and score, where Goff was strip sacked by Emmanual Ogbah and Van Ginkel returned it for a 78-yard touchdown.

The Fins followed that up with the first punt return touchdown this season.

Teamwork made the dream work, as the Fins defeated the Rams, 28-17.

The Saints survive a scare

After a back-and-forth battle in regulation, Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos kicked a 51-yarder to send the game to overtime.

However, the Chicago offense couldn't muster enough juice, as New Orleans nailed a kick of its own in the extra period, earning a 26-23 victory.

Mahomes is straight money

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had five touchdown passes on Sunday – exactly what was to be expected against the New York Jets.

Kansas City even got a little tricky on Sunday, converting a successful fake punt. And subsequently, Mahomes found Tyreek Hill deep for the 36-yard touchdown.

There was also this slick underhand pass from Mahomes to Travis Kelce for the score.

Meanwhile, former Jets running back Le'Veon Bell – now with Kansas City – got some revenge with a nice little catch and run en route to a 35-9 victory for KC.

Superman is slipping

New England quarterback Cam Newton coughed up the football on the final drive of the game to seal Buffalo's 24-21 win over the Patriots.

With the win, the Bills snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Pats. 

Steelers steal the show early

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tossed his first career pick-six on the third play of the game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

And Pittsburgh's defense kept rolling, including a clutch fouth down stop with under two minutes remaining.

With the 28-24 win, the Steelers remained undefeated on the season. 

Wacky weather doesn't stop the Raiders

Early on in Sunday's matchup between Las Vegas and Cleveland, those Midwestern winds made their presence felt.

And with that, the Raiders relied on their running game, and Josh Jacobs carried the team on his back – along with a few defenders.

The Browns' Jarvis Landry made plays, including staying in-bounds and shuffling down the sideline for 19 yards.

And a one-handed catch in homage to his injured teammate, Odell Beckham Jr.

But Cleveland fell to Las Vegas, 16-6.

Joe Burrow, Jack of all trades

In a 31-20 victory, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow did it all.

He tossed this beauty to Tee Higgins for a 22-yard gain on fourth down.

And kept plays alive using his feet.

Burrow also delivered Tennessee its second loss of the season.

Great touchdown, better celebration

Who needs cheerleaders when there's running backs like Nyheim Hines? 

After a 22-yard touchdown run Hines, went for the cartwheel, roundoff, spin, mctwist and stuck the landing!

Go on and celebrate, Hines! You deserve it after that 41-21 win.

Dalvin is cooking

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had four touchdowns in the 28-22 victory over the Packers.

The Lions' special teams roar

Detroit blocked Indianapolis' punt and set up Marvin Jones for his second score of the year.

Fun fact: the Lions have scored first in every game so far this season.

Metcalf is a full-grown man

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf turned on the burners for this 46-yard touchdown.

One of his counterparts, George Kittle, also made his giant presence felt with catches like this:

Unfortunately, following the grab, San Francisco tight end Kittle was seen heading to the locker room with an injury.

The end result was a 37-27 win for Seattle.

The Chargers can't hang on

Justin Herbert dropped a 36-yard bomb to Mike Williams who snagged it on the sideline to set up a score for Bolt Nation.

Williams was one of the few highlights of the day for San Diego, which squandered a 24-3 lead in a 31-30 loss to Denver.

The Broncos capped off the day with this last second touchdown pass from Drew Lock to KJ Hamler.

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