Steve Gardner, USA TODAY Tue, November 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement While it may not rise to the status of "never get involved in a land war in Asia," the fantasy football equivalent − never get into a shootout with Joe Burrow − rings just as true.
Burrow threw for five touchdowns on Sunday and scored the game-winner himself on a 9-yard run in overtime as the Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Tennessee Titans. Joe Cool has been red-hot the last three weeks, with 13 total touchdown passes (to go along with that rushing TD).
He figures to be at the top of the heap again on Sunday in Madrid, even against a Falcons defense that didn't allow a single pass completion in Week 8.
Rankings by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com .
NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season. Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) Laken Tomlinson #72 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) Mitchell Evans #84 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 1 / 3 NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season. Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 1 / 3 NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season. Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 2 / 3 NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances Laken Tomlinson #72 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 3 / 3 NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances Mitchell Evans #84 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) Fantasy football Week 9 quarterback rankings (*- double-check status before kickoff)
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