The Commanders scored just one touchdown in this game, but it was the only one that mattered. With just two seconds left in the game and trailing by three, Daniels dropped back from his own 48-yard line in hopes of creating a miracle. After navigating the pocket for several seconds, the rookie who played all game while battling through a rib injury let it rip downfield into a pile of players, setting up a tip drill that landed in the hands of Noah Brown for a 52-yard touchdown with no time left on the clock. Daniels and the Commanders’ offense got within scoring range several times in Sunday’s win, but settled for field goals against a feisty Bears defense. It’s only natural that their only touchdown would come from nowhere close to scoring distance. It’s only been eight weeks, but Daniels is already looking like the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year. He played turnover free football and added eight carries for 52 additional yards on the ground. It goes without saying that the Commanders are riding high heading into Week 9 against the Giants, who they beat in a field goal fest earlier this year. Daniels will be a high-end QB1 in the rematch.

Olave led the Saints in targets and receptions but could not find the end zone in a day marred by offensive mistakes for miscues for New Orleans. Without Rashid Shaheed (leg), Olave was a target hog and should continue operating as one for the remainder of the season. Hopefully the eventual return of Derek Carr (oblique) will increase the quality of targets Olave will see in the Saints offense. Olave will be a WR2 in Week 9 against the weak Carolina defense.

Kamara broke a few nice runs as the centerpiece of the New Orleans offense but never threatened the end zone with Spencer Rattler struggling to move the offense until he was benched in the second half. Kamara’s 11 targets were second on the team behind Chris Olave, who had 14 looks against LA.

McConkey was second on the team in targets behind Will Dissly (7) and made a highlight reel 60 yard contested catch and run in the third quarter. The undersized wideout motored through the New Orleans secondary, breaking several tackles. He caught a second touchdown in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter. No other LA pass catcher had more than 72 yards on the day. McConkey should be a viable WR3 option in a Chargers offense that has been far more pass heavy than usual over the past few weeks. McConkey will have a tougher task in Week 9 against the Browns.

Jake Haener took over for Rattler in the third quarter after another disastrous outing for the rookie. Rattler, who had an adjusted yards per attempt of just 4.6 entering Week 8, completed 12 of 24 pass attempts for 156 scoreless yards. He did not throw an interception but missed several open pass catchers in the first half. Haener could get the nod in Week 9 if Derek Carr isn’t ready to return from his oblique injury.

Kittle came into the weekend listed as questionable with a sprained foot sustained in the team’s Week 7 contest while Samuel was listed as questionable with an illness after being hospitalized with pneumonia earlier in the week. Both will suit up for the team’s showdown against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Inactive for the 49ers are WR Jauan Jennings, QB Josh Dobbs, K Jake Moody, DT Kevin Givens, OG Ben Bartch, CB Rock Ya-Sin, and LB Jalen Graham.

Reports surfaced Sunday morning of an illness being dealt with by the Cowboys’ starting running back, which will ultimately hold him out for the team’s Week 8 meeting with the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Dalvin Cook was elevated to the active roster on Saturday and should see significant run in conjunction with Ezekiel Elliott out of the backfield. Also inactive for the Cowboys are DE Micah Parsons, QB Trey Lance, CB Caelen Carson, CB Andrew Booth, and OT Matt Waletzko.

Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Dowdle “became sick upon arriving to Levi’s stadium.” Players rarely miss games because of illnesses, but Dowdle being added to the report this late in the process is an obvious concern. Dalvin Cook, who was elevated from the practice squad this week, would be in line for a share of the Cowboys’ backfield by committee if Dowdle doesn’t suit up. Ezekiel Elliott led the Cowboys with eight carries last week and would be the starter without Dowdle.

White started the game and was the team’s lead rusher until the Falcons took a big lead and forced the Bucs to the air. Tampa’s offense was centered on check down passes from Baker Mayfield, who targeted his running backs 14 times on the day. White sauntered into the end zone for a short touchdown reception in the first quarter, his third of the past two games. Bucky Irving outproduced White through the air, with seven grabs for 40 scoreless yards. The loss of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should portend plenty of targets for White going forward. He’ll be a solid PPR option in Week 9 against the Chiefs.

With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined, Otton functioned as the Bucs’ top pass-catching option and made the most of his opportunity. Otton how has 17 catches for 181 yards and two scores over his past two games and appears to be a top tight end option in the deleted Tampa offense. Baker Mayfield looks to Otton first on critical plays, including near the end zone. He has a chance to be a top three or four option in Week 9 against Kansas City.