The 10 biggest takeaways from NFL week eight: Bengals deliver upset, Steelers win AFC North...

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Vikings finally turn up Minnesota were having a miserable season, but everything got a little brighter on Sunday when they overcame Green Bay to secure just their second win of the season. In an unexpected result, Mike Zimmer’s team dominated the Packers through the running of fit again Dalvin Cook. Cook finished the game with a career-high 226 scrimmage yards, three running touchdowns and a receiving touchdown. He is only the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to complete that set of statistics. Minnesota remain last in the division, but with Green Bay, Chicago and Detroit all losing, Sunday could hardly have gone much better. For the Packers, the loss raises serious questions about their run defense in particular. They have a huge opportunity on Thursday against the 49ers to get back on track, a team that hammered them twice last year, including in the NFC Championship game. Steelers edge the Ravens In the game of the weekend, the unbeaten Steelers moved to 7-0 after edging past the Ravens. The game started poorly for Lamar Jackson who threw a pick-six early in the contest. Baltimore fought their way back into the game, securing a 10-point lead only for the Steelers to get themselves back in front. The Ravens had a chance to win at the end but the Steelers’ impressive defense held firm, leaving the final score 28-24 to Pittsburgh. Although either side could have come out on top, the Steelers’ ability to just find a way to win bodes well for the rest of their campaign. Tua wins on first start Having made the switch from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Tua Tagovailoa, it was unclear how the quarterback change would impact the Dolphins. In Tua’s first start, they overcame the Rams in a bit of an upset. It must be said that it was not particularly down to the rookie quarterback, with Miami scoring a defensive touchdown and a punt return to add to their offensive scores. Nevertheless, a win is a win and the only way is up for the exciting young QB.

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