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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 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown by spiking the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Patriots won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown by spiking the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Patriots won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Rob Gronkowski’s 69th career touchdown

Rob Gronkowski is one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. He is rapidly approaching Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates as the best the position has ever seen. Gronkowski tied the Patriots’ career touchdowns record at 68 last week. He wanted No. 69 to be real special.

It was. He went for 53-yards up the middle on a slant pass from Tom Brady. The best part about this touchdown was that it encapsulated all of Gronkowski’s greatness in one play. Great hands, speed, physical domination, and route running. The only problem was that it was 16 yards too short for Gronkowski to double-down on 69.

1. Derek Carr’s game-winning touchdown to Seth Roberts in overtime.

The NFL has already had too many ties this season. The Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks tied on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. The Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins tied in London this morning.

Derek Carr.
Seth Roberts.

Oakland Raiders quarterback and wideout Seth Roberts wanted no part of a tie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr connected with Roberts who broke a tackle to get into the end zone to win it for the Raiders. Oakland moves to 6-2 on the year and 5-0 away from the Bay Area, thanks to this amazing game-winning touchdown from Carr to Roberts.

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