NFL Week 8 Recap: Top Performances from Former Bearcats Players

2023-10-31 21:28:43

By: Zac Swain

CINCINNATI – Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce captained his NFC-leading squad to another victory and 7-1 record, and New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner played every defensive snap for the fourth time this season in the Jets’ big overtime win over their neighboring rival Giants to highlight Week 8 of NFL action for former Bearcats.

Kelce once again allowed zero sacks and paved the way for 374 total yards and five touchdowns in the Eagles’ 38-31 win over their NFC East rival Washington Commanders. This win gave Philadelphia a two-game edge over the Dallas Cowboys in their division.

Gardner had four tackles and his for tackle for loss of the season in the Jets’ 13-10 overtime win vs the Giants. The Jets have now won three games in a row, moving them to 4-3, and are closing in on the 6-2 AFC East division leader Miami Dolphins.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appeared in a season-high 85 percent of offensive snaps, leading the Chiefs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (58). In addition, safety Bryan Cook totaled two tackles in the matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder completed 8-12 passes for 71 yards. Also in the matchup, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore appeared in 37 snaps as the Titans would defeat the Falcons 28-23. Tennessee improved to 3-1 at home.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford accumulated nine rushes for 37 yards and one reception for two yards, while James Hudson III played in a season-high 44 snaps vs the Seattle Seahawks.

Indianapolis Colts Wide receiver Alec Pierce hauled in three receptions for 41 yards in their game against the New Orleans Saints.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. had two tackles in the Vikings’ dominant 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers, improving Minnesota to 2-0 in their NFC North division games. In addition, Green Bay linebacker Eric Wilson totaled a tackle and tight end Josiah Deguara saw snaps on offense.

Sunday Night Football featured Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott, who caught one pass for 11 yards.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker saw snaps on offense vs the Detroit Lions in their Monday night battle.

Houston Texans running back Mike Boone had two kick returns for a season-high 44 yards, one reception for 11 yards and one rush for five yards against Carolina.

WEEK 8 BEARCATS IN THE NFL SCHEDULE:
Tennessee @ PittsburghNov. 2, 8:15 p.m., TE Josh Whyle, WR Chris Moore and OT Justin Murray
Miami @ Kansas CityNov. 5, 9:30 a.m., TE Travis Kelce, S Bryan Cooks, OT James Tunstall
Arizona @ ClevelandNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., RB Jerome Ford, OT James Hudson III
Minnesota @ AtlantaNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., QB Desmond Ridder, ILB Ivan Pace Jr.
Los Angeles Rams @ Green Bay, Nov. 5, 1:00 p.m., DE Marquise Copeland, TE Josiah Deguara, LB Eric Wilson
Washington @ New EnglandNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., S Darrick Forrest, DT Curtis Brooks
Chicago @ New OrleansNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., WR Tyler Scott
Seattle @ BaltimoreNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., CB Coby Bryant
Tampa Bay @ HoustonNov. 5, 1:00 p.m., OLB Myjai Sanders, RB Mike Boone, RB Gerrid Doaks
Indianapolis @ CarolinaNov. 5, 4:05 p.m., WR Alec Pierce
New York Giants @ Las VegasNov. 5, 4:25 p.m., WR Tre Tucker, ILB Darrian Beavers
Dallas @ PhiladelphiaNov. 5, 4:25 p.m., C Jason Kelce
Los Angeles Chargers @ New York JetsNov. 6, 8:15 p.m., CB Sauce Gardner