49ers' 3-Game Losing Streak Continues with 31-17 Loss to Bengals; Steelers Defeated by Jaguars, Lose Quarterback and Safety; Steelers Accuse Officials of Game-changing Calls; Giants and Jets Struggle to Stay Relevant as Losses Continue; QB Cousins' Probable Achilles Tear Adds to Vikings' Woes; Bryce Young Leads Panthers to Victory Over C.J. Stroud and Texans; Bears Lose to Chargers, Indicating Talent Shortage; Washington Commanders Lose to Philadelphia Eagles Despite Sam Howell's Standout Performance; Bryce Young Steers Tennessee Titans to Victory While Kirk Cousins' Potential Achilles Tear Could Spell Disaster for Vikings.
Titans' Bryce Young Shines in First NFL Career Win as Vikings Fear Potential Achilles Tear Could End Kirk Cousins' Season; Steelers Lose Pickett and Fitzpatrick to Injury; Jets Defeat Giants in a Dimly Lit New York Derby; Several Reputed Teams Continue Losing Streaks as Season Approaches Halfway Point.
- In week 8 of the NFL, several teams faced major losses, including the 49ers who continue their three-game losing streak following a 31-17 loss to the Bengals.
- Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and also lost their quarterback, Kenny Pickett, and safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick, to injuries, while also accusing officials of game-changing calls.
- The New York Jets narrowly defeated the Giants despite an overall poor performance from both teams, continuing the Giants' struggle to stay relevant.
- Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for Minnesota Vikings, likely suffered an Achilles tear, which could be disastrous for the team's season.
- Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to victory over the Houston Texans, in contrast, the Chicago Bears lost to Los Angeles Chargers, showing a significant skill gap.
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