NFL Week 8 lowlights: Stunning Cowboys collapse, Lamar Jackson injury concern and four Penix interceptions

Dallas lets a lead slip

ESPN’s win-probability chart gave Dallas a 98.4 percent chance to win after an Arizona false start with 2:43 remaining. A roughing-the-passer penalty against Rashan Gary gave the Cardinals a fresh set of downs, and they scored to close the gap.

Overtime ends in defeat

Dallas had another chance after forcing Arizona to punt on its opening overtime possession. But Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense went three plays before giving the ball back.

Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland then made the game-winning field goal. He had missed an extra point that could have won the game in regulation. The defeat kept Dallas from closing the gap on the idle New York Giants, listed at 4-2-1 in the NFC East. Owner Jerry Jones called the result “an indictment of the whole show,” according to his remarks to reporters.

Jacksonville routs Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Colts lost 42-7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars after starting a fire sale during the week. Jacksonville built a 35-0 lead before Indianapolis scored its first points. The article also identified a troubling Lamar Jackson injury as a concern that could jeopardize his future in Baltimore, but provided no further details about the injury.

Penix throws four interceptions

Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 in monsoon-like conditions. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not complete a pass, while still being described as the game’s best quarterback. Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions. The final two came as he faced pressure and underthrew tight end Charlie Woerner, ending the Falcons’ most promising drive near the red zone. Penix said, “I have to protect the ball,” and promised, “I will,” according to senior team reporter Tori McElhaney.