Wyoming alumni shine across NFL Week 8

Andrew Wingard returned to the Arizona Cardinals lineup on Sunday, playing a key role in a 33-30 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The former University of Wyoming safety had missed the previous month of games due to an injury. His return coincided with a strong defensive performance that helped secure the win.

Wingard recorded seven tackles in the matchup. For the season, he has 30 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one pass defended, one interception, and one forced fumble. Arizona, which holds a 3-5 record, will travel to Seattle in Week 9.

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills delivered a high-scoring performance in a 36-10 defeat of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The quarterback completed 21 of 34 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns while throwing one interception. He also ran for 30 yards on seven carries and added a rushing touchdown.

Allen leads the 6-1 Bills with 1,791 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions. He has also carried the ball 55 times for 270 yards and nine scores. Buffalo will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 9.

Marcus Epps of the Philadelphia Eagles recorded one pass defended in a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The season totals for the 2-6 Eagles include 14 tackles for Epps. Philadelphia will host the New York Giants in the upcoming week.

Carl Granderson and Treyton Welch of the New Orleans Saints did not play in Week 8 as the team was idle. Granderson has 25 tackles, 5.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, and one blocked field goal on the season for the 2-5 Saints. Welch has played 73 snaps, with 25 on offense and 47 on special teams. New Orleans will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 9.

Frank Crum of the Denver Broncos started the season on injured reserve. The Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on Sunday to improve their record to 6-2. Denver will travel to Carolina in Week 9.