{
  "id": 17736079,
  "title": "5 momentous plays from Week 8: Lamar Jackson's shocking injury and Jim Harbaugh's passivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/5-momentous-plays-from-week-8-lamar-jacksons-shocking-injury-and-jim",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/5-momentous-plays-from-week-8-lamar-jacksons-shocking-injury-and-jim-harbaughs-passivity-032100108.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Shocking thumb injury for Lamar Jackson\nLamar Jackson made his return on Sunday in a big showdown against the Bills, but his return was marred by a shocking injury just one play into the game. The injury, which occurred after he was hit by Bills' Greg Rousseau, could potentially derail the Ravens' entire season. Jackson was ruled out shortly after the play and placed on injured reserve. Backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano took the field in Fagnano's NFL debut. The Ravens' season now hangs in the balance, despite their 4-4 record.\n\n2. Bucs' zero pass game\nThe Buccaneers made headlines in a unique way by winning a game without completing a single pass. Led 9-0 at one point, the Bucs faced an unusual third-down play on their opening possession in the second half, where Baker Mayfield's pass fell incomplete. From that moment on, they ran the ball 28 more times, resulting in a historic first: the only NFL team to complete zero passes and still win a game. The Bucs finished with negative pass yards and a defensive stand. Mayfield completed only three passes and had three fumbles, but recovered all of them.\n\n3. Gardner Minshew's miracle comeback\nThe Arizona Cardinals overcame a 14-point deficit and pulled off a stunning comeback against the Dallas Cowboys in overtime. With starter Jacoby Brissett benched, Gardner Minshew stepped in as the \"magic man.\" Two key plays late in regulation, a 27-yard pass to Michael Wilson and another to Minshew, helped turn the tide. Despite Wilson reportedly suffering two broken ribs, he made crucial catches in the final drive, including the game-winning touchdown. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's decision to run the ball 56 times for 324 yards proved crucial. However, kicker Chad Ryland missed the extra point, sending the game to overtime, where kicker Ryland's field goal victory sealed the win.\n\n4. Chargers' passive approach backfires\nIn Sunday's matchup against the Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers struggled with a passive approach, which ultimately cost them the game. The Chargers, coached by Jim Harbaugh, opted to kick three field goals - two from fourth-and-2 and one from fourth-and-3 - despite being within nine points. Harbaugh's conservative strategy appeared to set the tone for the entire game, as the Chargers gained offensive inertia early on. The Rams exploited the Chargers' lack of aggression, especially in the fourth quarter when the Chargers faced a fourth-and-3. Harbaugh's decision to let the clock run down and attempt a pass play fell flat when the Rams capitalized on the Chargers' conservatism, leading to a shocking loss for the winless team.",
  "summary": "The Chargers also have gone this season without a win, and it's easy to see why, given their approach.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}