The story of Sunday's most anticipated matchup ended up being about the former understudy, not the aging icon.

Heading into the Commanders-Chiefs game on "Monday Night Football," 11 of the 12 games have been decided by double-digit scoring margins. The average margin of victory of 18.25 points per game is the eighth-largest for any week in the history of the NFL, according to the CBS Sports research department.

Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season began in Los Angeles on Thursday night, with quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers cruising to a win over the Vikings. Herbert threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 62 yards, while rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II continued his hot start with 77 yards and a touchdown.

Two familiar faces land in the top 3 of the 2025 NFL MVP race, according to the latest betting odds. Here's a full look:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three scores and the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye with a resounding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Dallas is also coming off a dominating win over Washington, 44-22. Dak Prescott passed for 264 yards and touchdowns with no turnovers. Running back Javonte Williams added 116 rushing yards with a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.

An intriguing Sunday Night Football matchup takes place in Week 8, as Aaron Rodgers returns to Green Bay to take on his former team as a member of the Pittsburg