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Top 10 highlights of Week 8 in the NFL

By John Buhler

Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Tom Brady to Chris Hogan 53-yards vertical TD

Since when have the New England Patriots decided it was cool to go vertical once again? They haven’t committed to it since Randy Moss was playing in New England close to a decade ago. Tom Brady is still starring at quarterback for the Patriots and still has the necessary touch to go vertical.

Brady finds recently acquired wide receiver Chris Hogan for a huge 53-yard touchdown to stifle the Buffalo Bills. Bills defensive back Stephon Gilmore was all sorts of confused on this Patriots touchdown. Since when do the Patriots go vertical? Since Week 8 of the 2016 NFL season. Bad news, AFC.

7. Thomas Davis’ scoop and score

The Arizona Cardinals were tired after playing the Seattle Seahawks in overtime on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. The Carolina Panthers didn’t care that the Cardinals were exhausted and took advantage of them early in Week 8.

Coming off their bye in Week 7, the Panthers went after Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer early and often in this one. Palmer tried to dump the ball on a shovel pass to avoid a sack. It didn’t work, as Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis was able to pick up the fumble and take it to paydirt on this outstanding defensive score.

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