NFL What To Look For – Week 8

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NEW YORK – Below are players that can set historic marks or reach career milestones in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, including:

  • QB Josh Allen
  • QB Joe Burrow
  • QB Jared Goff
  • QB Matthew Stafford
  • RB Jahmyr Gibbs
  • RB Derrick Henry
  • RB Bijan Robinson
  • WR Ja’Marr Chase
  • WR Omar Cooper
  • WR Puka Nacua
  • WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
  • TE Travis Kelce
  • TE Trey McBride
  • LB Alex Singleton

JOSH ALLEN

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen has 101 wins, including the postseason, since entering the NFL in 2018.

With a win on Sunday against Baltimore (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Allen can surpass Tom Brady (101 wins) for the third-most wins by a quarterback in his first nine seasons, including the postseason, in NFL history. Only Patrick Mahomes (112 wins) and Russell Wilson (107) have more.

The quarterbacks with the most wins in his first nine seasons, including the postseason, in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMWINS
Patrick MahomesKansas City112
Russell WilsonSeattle107
Josh AllenBuffalo101*
Tom BradyNew England101
*in ninth season

JOE BURROW

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow had four touchdown passes in Week 7, his 32nd-career game with at least three touchdown passes. Burrow is tied for the most games (three) with at least three touchdown passes in 2026.

With three touchdown passes on Sunday against Tennessee (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Burrow can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (32 games) for the third-most games with at least three touchdown passes by a player in his first seven seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (42 games) and Patrick Mahomes (38) have more.

The players with the most games with at least three touchdown passes in his first seven seasons in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMGAMES
Dan Marino HOFMiami42
Patrick MahomesKansas City38
Joe BurrowCincinnati32*
Peyton Manning HOFIndianapolis32
*in seventh season

JARED GOFF

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has 223 pass attempts, 1,788 passing yards, 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions in 2026. He is one of two qualified passers this season without an interception and ranks tied for fourth in touchdown passes.

With at least 27 pass attempts and no interceptions on Sunday against Minnesota (1 p.m. ET, FOX), Goff can surpass Jason Campbell (249 pass attempts in 2008 with Washington) for the third-most pass attempts without an interception to begin a season in NFL history, trailing only Alex Smith (287 in 2017 with Kansas City) and Bernie Kosar (286 in 1991 with Cleveland).

The quarterbacks with the most pass attempts without an interception to begin a season in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMSEASONPASS ATTEMPTS
Alex SmithKansas City2017287
Bernie KosarCleveland1991286
Jason CampbellWashington2008249
Drew Brees HOFNew Orleans2018231
David GarrardJacksonville2007230
Jared GoffDetroit2026223*
*entering Week 8

Additionally, with 212 passing yards and no interceptions on Sunday, Goff can become the fourth player since 1980 with at least 2,000 passing yards and no interceptions to begin a season, joining Alex Smith (2,406 passing yards in 2017 with Kansas City), Bernie Kosar (2,040 in 1991 with Cleveland) and Patrick Mahomes (2,027 in 2019 with Kansas City).

The quarterbacks with the most passing yards without an interception to begin a season since 1980:

PLAYERTEAMSEASONPASSING YARDS
Alex SmithKansas City20172,406
Bernie KosarCleveland19912,040
Patrick MahomesKansas City20192,027
Jared GoffDetroit20261,788*
*entering Week 8

MATTHEW STAFFORD

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford – who is 38 years old – has had a completion percentage of 75-or-higher, at least two touchdown passes and a passer rating of 110-or-higher in each of the past two weeks.

With a completion percentage of 75-or-higher, at least two touchdown passes and a passer rating of 110-or-higher on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET, FOX), Stafford can join Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees (three consecutive games in 2018 with New Orleans) as the only quarterbacks age 38-or-older to have three consecutive such games in NFL history.

JAHMYR GIBBS

Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs has 58 scrimmage touchdowns (46 rushing, 12 receiving) since entering the NFL in 2023.

With a touchdown on Sunday against Minnesota (1 p.m. ET, FOX), Gibbs can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen (58 touchdowns) and tie Alvin Kamara (59) for the third-most touchdowns by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers Terrell Davis (61 touchdowns) and LaDainian Tomlinson (60) have more.

The players with the most touchdowns in his first four seasons in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMTOUCHDOWNS
Terrell Davis HOFDenver61
LaDainian Tomlinson HOFSan Diego Chargers60
Alvin KamaraNew Orleans59
Marcus Allen HOFLos Angeles Raiders58
Jahmyr GibbsDetroit58*
*in fourth season

DERRICK HENRY

Baltimore running back Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 135 scrimmage touchdowns (129 rushing, six receiving) since entering the league in 2016.

With at least two touchdowns on Sunday at Buffalo (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Henry – who has 37 career games with multiple touchdowns – can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (37 games) for the fourth-most games with multiple touchdowns in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (46), LaDainian Tomlinson (44) and Emmitt Smith (39).

Additionally, Henry – with a touchdown in Week 8 – can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (136 touchdowns) for the fourth-most touchdowns by a running back in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (175), LaDainian Tomlinson (162) and Marcus Allen (145).

Henry – who has eight scrimmage touchdowns this season – can become the third player in NFL history with at least 10 scrimmage touchdowns in nine consecutive seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (10 consecutive seasons from 1986-95) and LaDainian Tomlinson (nine from 2001-09).

BIJAN ROBINSON

Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson – who is 24 years old – leads the NFL with 907 scrimmage yards and is tied for the second-most games with at least 100 scrimmage yards (five) this season.

With at least 100 scrimmage yards at Tampa Bay on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, FOX), Robinson can become the fifth player with 35 games with at least 100 scrimmage yards under the age of 25 in NFL history, joining Clinton Portis (40 games), Ezekiel Elliott (38) as well as Pro Football Hall of Famers Edgerrin James (39) and Emmitt Smith (35).

The players under the age of 25 with the most games with at least 100 scrimmage yards in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAM(S)GAMES
Clinton PortisDenver, Washington40
Edgerrin James HOFIndianapolis39
Ezekiel ElliottDallas38
Emmitt Smith HOFDallas35
Bijan RobinsonAtlanta34*
*turns 25 on Jan. 30, 2027

JA’MARR CHASE

Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase – set to appear in his 85th career game in Week 8 – is tied for the lead with 59 touchdown receptions since entering the NFL in 2021.

With a touchdown reception on Sunday against Tennessee (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Chase can become the fourth player with 60 touchdown receptions in his first 85 career games in the Super Bowl era, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (77 touchdown receptions) and Randy Moss (66) as well as Rob Gronkowski (67).

The players with the most touchdown receptions in his first 85 career games in the Super Bowl era:

PLAYERTEAMTD RECEPTIONS
Jerry Rice HOFSan Francisco77
Rob GronkowskiNew England67
Randy Moss HOFMinnesota66
Dez BryantDallas59
Ja’Marr ChaseCincinnati59*
*in 84 career games

OMAR COOPER

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper became the third player all-time with at least five receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch in two of his first three career games, joining Don Looney (1940 with Philadelphia) and Bobby Johnson (1984 with the New York Giants).

With at least five receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch on Sunday against Las Vegas (1 p.m. ET, FOX), Cooper can become the third rookie in NFL history with at least five receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown reception in three consecutive games, joining Odell Beckham Jr. (four consecutive games from Dec. 7 to Dec. 28, 2014 with the New York Giants) and Mike Evans (three from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16, 2014 with Tampa Bay).

The rookies with the longest streak of at least five receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown reception in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMSTREAK
Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants4 (Dec. 7, 2014 – Dec. 28, 2014)
Mike EvansTampa Bay3 (Nov. 2, 2014 – Nov. 16, 2014)
Omar CooperNew York Jets2* (Oct. 18, 2026 – Oct. 25, 2026)
*active streak

PUKA NACUA

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has 20 games with at least 100 receiving yards since entering the NFL in 2023.

With at least 100 receiving yards against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday (4:05 p.m. ET, FOX), Nacua can surpass A.J. Green (20 games) for the third-most games with at least 100 receiving yards by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history. Only Justin Jefferson (29 games) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (23) have more.

The players with the most games with at least 100 receiving yards in his first four seasons in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMGAMES
Justin JeffersonMinnesota29
Randy Moss HOFMinnesota23
A.J. GreenCincinnati20
Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams20*
*entering Week 8

JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA

Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards (867) and touchdown receptions (eight) and ranks second in receptions (58) in 2026.

With 133 receiving yards on Monday Night Football against Chicago (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN), Smith-Njigba can become the sixth player ever with at least 1,000 receiving yards in his first eight games of a season, joining Charlie Hennigan (1,122 with the Houston Oilers in 1961), Pro Football Hall of Famer Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch (1,058 with the Los Angeles Rams in 1951), Wes Chandler (1,032 with Atlanta in 1982), Pro Football Hall of Famer Don Hutson (1,032 with Green Bay in 1942) and Tyreek Hill (1,104 with Miami in 2023).

Additionally, Smith-Njigba can become the third player since 1970 to lead or tie for the league-lead in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown receptions through Week 8 of a season, joining Rod Smith (2001 with Denver) and Steve Smith Sr. (2005 with Carolina).

AMON-RA ST. BROWN

Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the league with 593 receptions since entering the NFL in 2021.

With five receptions on Sunday against Minnesota (1 p.m. ET, FOX), St. Brown – who has 67 career games with at least five receptions since 2021 – can tie CeeDee Lamb (68 games) for the most games with at least five receptions by a player in his first six seasons.

Additionally, with seven receptions on Sunday, St. Brown can become the fastest player to reach 600 receptions in NFL history.

The fastest players to reach 600 receptions in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMGAMES
Keenan AllenSan Diego/Los Angeles Chargers96
Antonio BrownPittsburgh96
Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams96
Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit89*
*has 593 receptions

TRAVIS KELCE

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce leads the league with 1,104 receptions in 198 career games since entering the NFL in 2013.

With 11 receptions at Denver on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS), Kelce can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (1,115 receptions) for the second-most receptions by a player in his first 200 career games in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald (1,116).

The players with the most receptions in his first 200 career games in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMRECEPTIONS
Larry Fitzgerald HOFArizona1,116
Jerry Rice HOFSan Francisco1,115
Travis KelceKansas City1,104*
*in 198 career games

TREY MCBRIDE

Arizona tight end Trey McBride leads all tight ends with 406 receptions and ranks second with 3,947 receiving yards since entering the NFL in 2022.

With seven receptions on Sunday at Dallas (1 p.m. ET, FOX), McBride – who has nine consecutive games with at least seven receptions – can become the third player with 10 consecutive games with at least seven receptions in NFL history, joining Antonio Brown (14 consecutive games from 2014-15 with Pittsburgh) and Cooper Kupp (11 in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams).

The players with the most consecutive games with at least seven receptions in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAMSEASON(S)GAMES
Antonio BrownPittsburgh2014-1514
Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams202111
Trey McBrideArizona2025-269*
Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams2024-259
Stefon DiggsBuffalo2020-219
*active streak

Additionally, McBride – who has 10 career games with at least 10 receptions – can tie Jason Witten (11 games) for the fourth-most games by a tight end with at least 10 receptions in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez (15 games), Travis Kelce (12, entering Week 8) and Zach Ertz (12, entering Week 8) have more.

The tight ends with the most career games with at least 10 receptions in NFL history:

PLAYERTEAM(S)GAMES
Tony Gonzalez HOFKansas City, Atlanta15
Zach ErtzPhiladelphia, Arizona, Washington12*
Travis KelceKansas City12*
Jason WittenDallas11
Trey McBrideArizona10*
*entering Week 8

ALEX SINGLETON

Denver linebacker Alex Singleton leads the league with 87 tackles in 2026.

With at least 13 tackles on Sunday against Kansas City (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS), Singleton can become the second player since 2000 with at least 100 tackles in their team’s first eight games of a season, joining Zaire Franklin (102 tackles in 2023 with Indianapolis).

The players with the most tackles in their team’s first eight games of a season since 2000:

PLAYERTEAMSEASONTACKLES
Zaire FranklinIndianapolis2023102
Zach Thomas HOFMiami200598
Jerod MayoNew England201095
Zach Thomas HOFMiami200495
Bobby WagnerSeattle202193
Alex SingletonDenver202687*
*entering Week 8
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