MMQB Week 8: Christian McCaffrey’s Impact, First-Place Falcons
Links to all our coverage of NFL Sunday, including Albert Breer’s conversations with Kyle Shanahan, Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota, Terry McLaurin, Devin McCourty and more.
Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 8, plus more from our staff.
Inside the Christian McCaffrey Trade and His Historic Day Against the Rams
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The Christian McCaffrey trade cost the 49ers a bunch of picks, but Sunday’s effort against the Rams showed why it could spell trouble for other NFC teams. Albert Breer spoke to Kyle Shanahan about his new star, whom he has known for a very long time.
Three Deep: Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson Can Finally Exhale
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The Broncos can put September and October behind them after a big victory over the Jaguars in London. Plus, Albert Breer talks to Geno Smith about how the Seahawks keep winning and talks to Terry McLaurin about why he loves Indianapolis.
Takeaways: The Falcons Are In First Place; Trade Deadline Could Be Quiet
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Albert Breer talks to Marcus Mariota, who is leading the surprisingly first-place Falcons. Plus, the Bills look ho-hum in a win over the Packers, the Cowboys are rounding into form, the Colts could be sellers by Tuesday’s cutoff and much more.
More From The MMQB Staff
Conor Orr: Tua Tagovailoa Is Finally Getting a Chance to Prove He’s a Franchise QB
Conor Orr: The NFL Needs to Change Its Celebration Penalty Rules
Week 8 Game Balls: Recognizing the week’s top performers
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