NFL Week 8 sees key skill players poised for record milestones

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

NFL Week 8 sees key skill players poised for record milestones
Summary

In Week 8 of the NFL, several skill players are on the verge of achieving significant milestones. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs aims to surpass Marcus Allen's career touchdown total with a score against the Minnesota Vikings. Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens seeks to tie Randy Moss for fourth-most games with multiple touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills. Bijan Robinson leads all players with 907 scrimmage yards and can join an elite group with a 100-yard game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ja'Marr Chase, competing against the Tennessee Titans, is looking to reach 60 touchdown receptions in his first 85 games. Additionally, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, facing the Chicago Bears, needs 133 receiving yards to join a select group of players surpassing 1,000 yards in their first eight games of a season.

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  • •Jahmyr Gibbs can surpass Marcus Allen's touchdown mark on Sunday.
  • •Derrick Henry needs two touchdowns to tie Randy Moss' record.
  • •Bijan Robinson aims for a 100-yard game against Tampa Bay.
  • •Ja'Marr Chase targets 60 touchdown receptions in 85 games.
  • •Jaxon Smith-Njigba needs 133 yards to hit 1,000 in eight games.
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Week 8 in the NFL will be the week for skill players to move up the record books

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