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What I learned in Week 8 of the NFL season...

In Week 8 of the NFL season, I learned that...

- ...Matt Moore is who we thought he was.

- ..., at 0-1, the Cleveland Browns are a much better team in England than in the States.

- ...it's DeShaun Watson's goal to complete as many passes in a series as Mitch Trubisky completes in a month. It's possible...

- ..., when asked the question, "Who threw for over 400 yards, reached the red zone six times, and managed to score only 15 points?," make sure you respond with "the Detroit Lions."

- ...Houston Texans owner Bob McNair may one day start a Prison Guards Lives Matter movement.

- ...the Give-The-Game-Away Super Bowl was won by the Atlanta Falcons over the New York Jets, 25-20. Congratulations.

- ..., after the Buccaneers' 17-3 loss to the Panthers, Jameis Winston is likely thinking about stealing more crab legs in order to get suspended.

- ...Seattle and Houston just scored again.

- ..., based on past statements he's made, Jerry Jones would be fielding a team of ten if he owned the Texans.

- ..., after a victory, Cam Newton will happily take your questions.

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