In this article, Scott Van Pelt discusses various highlights from NFL Week 8. He mentions the Cincinnati Bengals' strong performance, questions the performance of Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, talks about the impact of Kirk Cousins' injury on the Minnesota Vikings, praises the Denver Broncos' defense for their win against the Kansas City Chiefs, recognizes A.J. Brown's exceptional performance, and highlights Will Levis' impressive debut for the Tennessee Titans. He also mentions the surprising 4-3 record of the New York Jets.

• Cincinnati Bengals' defense was excellent in their game against the San Francisco 49ers.
• Brock Purdy and the 49ers have suffered three consecutive losses, raising questions about Purdy's performance.
• Kirk Cousins' injury is a significant blow to the Minnesota Vikings.
• The Denver Broncos' defense performed exceptionally well against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
• A.J. Brown has been unstoppable, recording over 125 receiving yards in six consecutive games.
• Will Levis had an impressive debut for the Tennessee Titans, throwing four touchdowns.
• The New York Jets have a surprising 4-3 record.