FantasyDailies | NFL Week 8 | Sunday, November 1, 2026
If you thought the early Sunday slate was going to be business as usual, the NFL had other plans. Two overtime finishes, a quarterback injury on the opening play, a shocking Arizona victory, a Cincinnati shootout and a Tampa Bay performance that practically rewrote the definition of winning without an offense.
Sunday's early window delivered everything fantasy football managers, DFS players and sports bettors could ask for, and a few things nobody had on their bingo card. Every final is on our NFL box score page and scores page, and the late games are live right now in Game Zone on the website, on Roku and on Amazon Fire TV.
THE EARLY WINDOW FINALS
Cardinals 33, 
Cowboys 30 (OT). Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Bengals 43, 
Titans 36 (OT). Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Bills 36, 
Ravens 10. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Buccaneers 16, 
Falcons 0. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Jaguars 42, 
Colts 7. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Steelers 27, 
Browns 6. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Lions 19, 
Vikings 15. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
Raiders 38, 
Jets 33. Our pick | Simulate it | Box score
THE HEADLINER: CARDINALS 33, COWBOYS 30 (OT)
Arizona walked into Dallas and walked out with one of the biggest wins of the afternoon. The Cardinals stunned the Cowboys 33-30 in overtime, turning a game that looked like it belonged to Dallas into an absolute thriller. Dallas entered as a significant favorite, but Arizona delivered the outright upset.
The biggest storyline was Arizona's quarterback situation and its willingness to change course. With the Cowboys up 17-3 in the third quarter and the Cardinals 0-for-2 in the red zone, Arizona benched Jacoby Brissett (10 of 23, 119 yards, one interception) for Gardner Minshew II. Two plays later, Tyler Allgeier ripped off a 63-yard touchdown run, and on the next drive Minshew found Allgeier for a 5-yard score.
Dallas still led 27-17 with under four minutes left. Minshew hit Trey McBride for a 14-yard touchdown with 2:16 to go, Brandon Aubrey answered with a 41-yard field goal, and Minshew found Michael Wilson from 13 yards out with 10 seconds left to tie it. Chad Ryland missed the extra point that would have won it in regulation, then made up for it with a 42-yard field goal in overtime. Dak Prescott ran for a touchdown and threw one to Ryan Flournoy for Dallas, but Arizona out-gained the Cowboys 467 yards to 261.
Betting impact:
- Cardinals moneyline: cashed.
- Cardinals plus the points: cashed.
- Cowboys on the spread: missed.
- Over: cashed, with 63 combined points, above every total posted this week.
For DFS players, this was the kind of game where overtime can turn an ordinary fantasy performance into a tournament-winning score. Every extra possession matters, particularly for quarterbacks, receivers and kickers.
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BENGALS 43, TITANS 36 (OT)
Cincinnati and Tennessee gave us the other overtime spectacle. The Bengals survived a 43-36 shootout against a Titans team that refused to go away, and Tennessee actually controlled it for long stretches.
The Titans led 13-0 after the first quarter behind a 40-yard touchdown run from Tony Pollard, and led 36-29 with 3:52 left after Cam Ward hit Wan'Dale Robinson for a 15-yard touchdown and Gunnar Helm for the two-point try. Joe Burrow answered with an 18-yard touchdown to Tee Higgins with 1:21 to play, and won it in overtime by scrambling 9 yards for the touchdown himself. Ja'Marr Chase also scored for Cincinnati.
The Bengals threw for 462 yards and five touchdowns, but also three interceptions, and still won despite four turnovers.
Betting impact:
- Bengals moneyline: cashed.
- Titans plus the points: cashed as a double-digit underdog.
- Bengals on the spread: missed.
- Over: cashed, with 79 combined points, more than 30 over the posted total.
That's a massive difference between the projected total and what actually happened. A game producing 79 points is exactly the type of environment DFS players look for when identifying high-ceiling matchups. Tennessee deserves credit for making Cincinnati work for every inch, but the Bengals ultimately escaped.
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THE RAVENS' NIGHTMARE: BILLS 36, RAVENS 10
This might have been the most alarming storyline of the entire early slate. Lamar Jackson's return lasted one play. He injured the thumb on his throwing hand and was ruled out before the end of the first quarter.
Then things got worse. Backup Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury early in the second quarter and was also forced out. Baltimore turned to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, out of UConn, who had never taken an NFL snap. Three quarterbacks in one afternoon is a nightmare for any coaching staff and every fantasy manager who started Jackson.
Buffalo took full advantage. He ran for a touchdown and threw touchdowns to DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid, James Cook ran for another, and Buffalo held Baltimore to 144 total yards. Derrick Henry scored the Ravens' only touchdown.
Fantasy impact: Derrick Henry's workload and Baltimore's offensive outlook are now major question marks, and the Ravens play again Thursday night against Jacksonville. Track Jackson's thumb on our NFL injury report and player news wire.
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THE UNBELIEVABLE: BUCCANEERS 16, FALCONS 0
You read that correctly. Tampa Bay shut out Atlanta 16-0 despite Baker Mayfield completing zero passes. He went 0 for 3 in a driving rain, and Tampa Bay became the first team since the 1974 Bills to win without a single passing yard.
How do you win an NFL game like that? You run the football down the opponent's throat. Bucky Irving (27 carries, 170 yards, a touchdown) and Kenny Gainwell (25 carries, 140 yards) combined for 52 carries and 310 yards, and Tampa Bay set a team record with 324 rushing yards. The defense picked off Michael Penix Jr. four times, two by Alex Anzalone. Bijan Robinson ran for 76 yards.
DFS takeaway: Irving and Gainwell were the fantasy winners. That kind of backfield day separates a winning DFS lineup from the field. For Atlanta, being shut out while surrendering that much rushing raises serious questions on both sides of the ball.
Betting takeaway: Tampa Bay covered as a small favorite, and the under hit comfortably with just 16 combined points.
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OTHER EARLY RESULTS: WINNERS, LOSERS AND SURPRISES
JAGUARS 42, COLTS 7
Jacksonville demolished Indianapolis and led 28-0 at the half. Trevor Lawrence threw touchdowns to Brian Thomas Jr., Nate Boerkircher and Bhayshul Tuten, who also ran one in from 39 yards. Rayuan Lane returned a Daniel Jones interception 92 yards for a touchdown, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. added a 28-yard touchdown run.
DFS takeaway: Jacksonville's defense and Tuten were the plays in a matchup that turned into a blowout.
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STEELERS 27, BROWNS 6
Pittsburgh handled its division rival and took sole possession of first place in the AFC North at 6-2. Aaron Rodgers connected with Darnell Washington on a 58-yard play to the goal line, and Jaylen Warren scored from there. Warren ran for 143 yards on 17 carries, and Rico Dowdle and Pat Freiermuth also had rushing touchdowns.
The Steelers defense sacked Deshaun Watson eight times, two by T.J. Watt, and held Cleveland to 34 rushing yards and two field goals.
DFS takeaway: Pittsburgh's defense and Warren were strong fantasy plays. Cleveland's offense was a disappointing investment.
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LIONS 19, VIKINGS 15
Minnesota entered unbeaten, but Detroit handed the Vikings their first loss. Kyler Murray threw touchdowns to Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, and a two-point conversion to Jordan Addison put Minnesota up 15-12 in the fourth quarter. The defensive battle came down to a Jared Goff-to-Jameson Williams 7-yard touchdown with 4:40 left. Jahmyr Gibbs added a 30-yard touchdown run, and Detroit ran for 230 yards.
DFS takeaway: not every slate produces fireworks. Defensive matchups can suppress otherwise attractive fantasy options.
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RAIDERS 38, JETS 33
Another painful Sunday for Jets fans. New York led 23-14 at the half and 30-21 in the third quarter, but Las Vegas outscored the Jets 17-3 the rest of the way to snap a four-game skid. Kirk Cousins threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another, Brock Bowers caught seven passes for 92 yards and two scores, Dylan Laube returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and Matt Gay won it with a 53-yard field goal in the final minute.
The Jets' offense showed life. With Breece Hall out, Braelon Allen ran for a career-high 147 yards and a 21-yard touchdown, and Adonai Mitchell had a career-high 142 receiving yards and a touchdown. Geno Smith threw for 290 yards and two scores, but the Jets settled for four field goals.
DFS takeaway: Allen, Mitchell, Cousins and Bowers were major fantasy winners, and 71 combined points made over bettors very happy.
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THE BETTING WINDOW: WHAT CASHED AND WHAT BURNED TICKETS
Sunday's early slate produced some impressive results. Every result below holds at every number posted this week.
GameSpreadTotalArizona-DallasArizona covered (won outright)OverTennessee-CincinnatiTennessee coveredOverBaltimore-BuffaloBuffalo coveredUnderAtlanta-Tampa BayTampa Bay coveredUnderIndianapolis-JacksonvilleJacksonville coveredOverCleveland-PittsburghPittsburgh coveredUnderMinnesota-DetroitDetroit coveredUnderLas Vegas-New YorkLas Vegas covered (won outright)Over
See how every one of our calls finished on the NFL verdicts page, and see who is moving for next week on the NFL odds heat map and the line movement board.
DFS WINNERS AND LOSERS
- Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell: Tampa Bay's 324-yard rushing explosion.
- Joe Burrow: five touchdowns and the game-winning run in overtime.
- Tyler Allgeier: two touchdowns after the quarterback switch.
- Braelon Allen: a career-high 147 rushing yards for the Jets.
- Adonai Mitchell: a career-high 142 receiving yards for the Jets.
- Jaylen Warren: 143 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- Brock Bowers: two touchdowns for the Raiders.
- Jameson Williams: the game-winning touchdown for Detroit.
- Baltimore's quarterbacks: a disastrous afternoon for anyone who started Jackson.
DFS lessons from Sunday: game environment matters, but so does opportunity. Tampa Bay showed that running backs can produce enormous fantasy numbers even when the quarterback doesn't complete a pass, and overtime turned two productive games into monster scoring environments. Build next week's lineup in the DFS Lineup Generator, check it in the Lineup Doctor, and find value on the NFL DFS value page and start/sit board.
THE BIG PICTURE
This early slate gave us two overtime thrillers, an undefeated team finally taking a loss, a quarterback injury disaster, a 42-point Jacksonville blowout and a Tampa Bay victory that will be remembered for a long time. The biggest winners weren't necessarily the teams everybody expected. They were the teams that adjusted, found another way to produce and capitalized when their opponents made mistakes.
And for the betting crowd? Some beautiful tickets and some very expensive lessons. Build tonight's ticket in the NFL Parlay Builder or the NFL Slip Builder, let the AI Parlay Generator build one for you, check it in the Parlay Doctor, and run any game 10,000 times in the NFL Game Simulator. The NFL standings and power rankings update with every final.
That's the NFL. Nothing is guaranteed, and Sunday is never over until the clock hits zero. Chargers-Rams, Patriots-Dolphins and Chiefs-Broncos are live now and Eagles-Commanders closes the night on Sunday Night Football: watch every snap in Game Zone on the website, on Roku and on Amazon Fire TV, and talk about it in the community forum.
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