Friday, October 31, 2025

Zoey Deutch Ranked

Welcome to "Ranked', a weekly series where I rank a franchise or filmography from worst to best and hand out assorted related superlatives. This week, I'm profiling the work of Zoey Deutch-whose latest projects "Anniversary" and "Nouvelle Vague" are in theaters now ("Nouvelle Vague" will also be available to stream on Netflix starting on November 14th).  

Zoey Deutch's Filmography Ranked:

15.Flower (C)

14.Before I Fall (B-)

13.Good Kids (B-)

12.Something from Tiffany's (B-)

11.Why Him? (B-)

10.Buffaloed (B)

9.Dirty Grandpa (B)

8.Everybody Wants Some!! (B)

7.The Outfit (B)

6.Set It Up (B)

5.Not Okay (B)

4.Juror #2 (B)

3.The Threesome (B+)

2.The Disaster Artist (A-)

1.Zombieland: Double Tap (A)

Top Dog: Zombieland : Double Tap (2019)

Getting the band back together after 10 years proved to be a great move as Zombieland: Double Tap manages to rival the quality of its predecessor against all odds. Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin effortlessly slip back into the makeshift family dynamic that made the first one so special, the new cast members (Rosario Dawson, Avan Jogia, Deutch) all kill their respective roles, and Ruben Fleischer turns back the clock to direct with a level of energy that he hadn't shown since 2009. Falling Stone's suggestion of making a new Zombieland every 10 years wouldn't be a bad idea at all.   

Bottom Feeder: Flower (2017)

Despite Deutch bringing her reliable charisma and comedy chops to the title role, Flower is too morally questionable to deliver on its bizarre late pivot from dark comedy to pseudo-sweet coming-of-age romance.  

Most Underrated: The Threesome (2025)

Thanks to some sharp writing and lead performances from Jonah Hauer-King, Ruby Cruz and Deutch, The Threesome is able to take a really absurd sex comedy plot (a man gets both women he had a threesome with pregnant) and turn it into a really grounded, earnest story of three people trying to navigate the many challenges of their new shared reality. When this not even two-month-old indie romantic dramedy shows up on streaming sometime early next year, please check it out.   

Most Overrated: Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)

This is a tad unfair as Everybody Wants Some!! has kind of disappeared into the vastness of Richard Linklater's filmography at this point, I just never felt that it lived up to its reputation of being an excellent 80's-set hangout movie that rivals Linklater's best works. Honestly, the only enduring memory I have of it is that it marked the first time that Glen Powell and Deutch landed on my radar as they stole the whole damn movie with their key supporting roles as the hard-partying teammate and free-spirited love interest of the college baseball player protagonist (Blake Jenner) respectively. Perhaps a rewatch would allow me to appreciate more about it than the two shining stars that headlined its supporting cast. 

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Movie Review: Shelby Oaks

YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann made history in March 2022 when he received over $1 mil in crowdfunding donations via Kickstarter in just 24 days to make his debut feature film Shelby Oaks. This was the realization of a long-gestating dream for the now 37-year-old Stuckmann-who has been making short films since he was a teenager. Three and a half years after the launch of the Kickstarter campaign, Shelby Oaks was released in theaters by indie juggernaut Neon-who acquired the film following its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal in July 2024. As inspiring of a story as the realization of Shelby Oaks is for the dreamers out there that are looking to make their own DIY movie, the movie itself just isn't very good.

Being a critic and stepping behind the camera to make a movie are obviously two very different skill sets. That being said, the one thing you would probably expect out of a movie made by someone who's been reviewing movies professionally for over 15 years is a passionate vision. Working up the courage to make a movie, particularly a crowdfunded DIY indie, is a conscious choice that's driven by a burning desire to create art. If I wasn't aware of the love Stuckmann has for the artform, I would've assumed that somebody put him up to making Shelby Oaks against his will. 

The biggest detractors of Shelby Oaks that I've come across over the past couple weeks have cited its lack of originality as its biggest issue. While I can't really refute that point as Shelby Oaks is effectively a hodgepodge of several found footage, supernatural, mystery and family-centric "grief" horror movies that have received acclaim from the 1960s through the present day, the flaccid execution was more off-putting to me than the fusion of recycled ideas that drive the story. There's a real clock-punching feeling behind the narrative as the protagonist (Camille Sullivan, whose does all she can to lift up a painfully underwritten character) suddenly receives a string of clues about the disappearance of her sister (Sarah Durn) 12 years prior that provides her the string of answers she's long been looking for in rapid succession and once she figures out who/what was behind her disapperance, the film promptly ends on the most ridiculous, unsatisfying note possible. Something that was rightfully framed as the product of years of hard work finally paying off shouldn't feel so rushed and half-assed, especially since the film underwent some reshoots and a full re-edit once Neon bought it. A labor of love that was rough around the edges would've been infinitely better than the dull, half-baked slog Shelby Oaks ended up being.

I'll be honest, I'm taking it a little bit easier on Stuckmann than I would've if a more seasoned director had made this exact some movie. Despite the lackluster results, his eagerness to make a movie is admirable and I have no doubt that this idea was birthed with the best intentions. I'd be lying if I said there was much here that showed Stuckmann is destined for a future in filmmaking beyond one eerie sequence set inside an abandoned prison and the faux documentary opening that lays out the backstory for the film in a pretty efficient manner, but if he does make another film, I hope he can learn from the mistakes he made here and put something into the world that more accurately reflects the love he has for the cinematic artform.                   

Grade: C-

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

2025 NFL Power Rankings: Week 9

 ()=Previous Ranking

1.(1) Detroit Lions (5-2) Week 9 opponent: Minnesota Vikings

2.(2) Indianapolis Colts (7-1) Week 9 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers

3.(3) Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) Week 9 opponent: Carolina Panthers

4.(4) Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) Week 9 opponent: Bye

5.(5) Buffalo Bills (5-2) Week 9 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs

6.(6) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) Week 9 opponent: Bye

7.(7) Seattle Seahawks (5-2) Week 9 opponent: Washington Commanders

8.(8) Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Week 9 opponent: New Orleans Saints

9.(9) Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) Week 9 opponent: Buffalo Bills

10.(11) New England Patriots (6-2) Week 9 opponent: Atlanta Falcons

11.(12) Denver Broncos (6-2) Week 9 opponent: Houston Texans

12.(10) San Francisco 49ers (5-3) Week 9 opponent: New York Giants

13.(18) Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) Week 9 opponent: Tennessee Titans

14.(14) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) Week 9 opponent: Las Vegas Raiders

15.(13) Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) Week 9 opponent: Indianapolis Colts

16.(15) Chicago Bears (4-3) Week 9 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

17.(23) Houston Texans (3-4) Week 9 opponent: Denver Broncos

18.(17) Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1) Week 9 opponent: Arizona Cardinals

19.(16) Minnesota Vikings (3-4) Week 9 opponent: Detroit Lions

20.(27) Baltimore Ravens (2-5) Week 9 opponent: Miami Dolphins

21.(19) Carolina Panthers (4-4) Week 9 opponent: Green Bay Packers

22.(21) Washington Commanders (3-5) Week 9 opponent: Seattle Seahawks

23.(20) Atlanta Falcons (3-4) Week 9 opponent: New England Patriots

24.(24) Arizona Cardinals (2-5) Week 9 opponent: Dallas Cowboys

25.(22) Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) Week 9 opponent: Chicago Bears

26.(30) Miami Dolphins (2-6) Week 9 opponent: Baltimore Ravens

27.(25) New York Giants (2-6) Week 9 opponent: San Francisco 49ers

28.(26) Cleveland Browns (2-6) Week 9 opponent: Bye

29.(29) Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) Week 9 opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars

30.(28) New Orleans Saints (1-7) Week 9 opponent: Los Angeles Rams

31.(32) New York Jets (1-7) Week 9 opponent: Bye

32.(31) Tennessee Titans (1-7) Week 9 opponent:  Los Angeles Chargers

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Week 8 Fantasy Football Winners and Losers: 2025 Edition

 Quarterback

Biggest Winner: Jordan Love (Packers)

The mentee bested the mentor as Jordan Love went into Pittsburgh and spoiled Aaron Rodgers first (and almost certainly only) chance at beating the Packers with a masterful performance (360 YDS/3 TD/1 2 PT-CNV). This was a much needed get right game for Love as he put together back-to-back quiet showings since returning from bye in Week 6. He'll square off against a burnable Panthers D in Week 9. 

Honorable Mentions: Drake Maye (Patriots), Justin Herbert (Chargers), Jalen Hurts (Eagles)

Biggest Loser: Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

Mayfield's magic was completely absent for a second straight game as he mustered just 152 passing YDS and a lost fumble as the defense/special teams carried the Bucs to an easy win over the Saints. Their Week 9 bye couldn't be coming at a better time and hopefully Mayfield can get guys like Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin back when they return to action against the Patriots in Week 10.

Dishonorable Mentions: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Caleb Williams (Bears), Jaxson Dart (Giants)

Running Back

Biggest Winner: Jonathan Taylor (Colts)

Taylor only needed 14 touches (12 carries, 2 receptions) to eviscerate an overwhelmed Titans defense. He racked up an astonishing 174 scrimmage YDS and 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving) before retiring to the bench early in another blowout win for the now 8-1 Colts. After the other candidate stumbled this week, Taylor has moved into pole position in the fantasy MVP race and very well could stay there the rest of the way assuming that he remains healthy or doesn't hit a mid-season wall.  

Honorable Mentions: James Cook (Bills), Breece Hall (Jets), Saquon Barkley (Eagles)

Biggest Loser: Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

No one is immune to duds in the world of fantasy football, but the top dual-threat back in the league right now eating shit against the Dolphins porous defense is a complete shock. To be fair to Robinson, game script and a lost fumble were the primary reasons he had such an uneventful day (9 carries for 25 YDS, 3 receptions for 23 YDS) as the Kirk Cousins-led Falcons got shellacked by the lowly Dolphins at home. Robinson could be in for tough sledding once again in Week 9 against a Patriots defense that has been good against the run in 2025.

Dishonorable Mentions: Alvin Kamara (Saints), Jordan Mason (Vikings), Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Commanders)

Wide Receiver

Biggest Winner: Rashee Rice (Chiefs)

Last night was the Rashee Rice show at Arrowhead as the 3rd-year wideout was one of the focal points of the passing attack (9/93/1) and factored into the run game with 2 carries for 12 YDS in the Chiefs commanding win over the shorthanded Commanders. Rice has hit the ground running in his first two games back from suspension and will look to keep rolling against the Bills this Sunday.

Honorable Mentions: Michael Pittman Jr. (Colts), Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins), Ladd McConkey (Chargers)

Biggest Loser: Quentin Johnston (Chargers)

On a night where Justin Herbert absolutely dismantled the Vikings defense, Johnston was left out of the fun. In fact, he didn't even register a single target as Ladd McConkey and rookie tight Oronde Gadsden were the primary beneficiaries of Herbert's big night. After an incredible opening 4 weeks, Johnston has crashed down to Earth in whiplash-inducing fashion with just 70 YDS and a score in his last 3 games. He'll be a risky starting option against the Titans in Week 9. 

Dishonorable Mentions: Deebo Samuel (Commanders), Jerry Jeudy (Browns), Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

Tight End

Biggest Winner: Tucker Kraft (Packers)

The Steelers defense had absolutely no answer for Kraft on Sunday night as he erupted for 143 YDS and 2 TD's on 7 receptions. Kraft will look to extend his TD streak to 4 games in Week 9 against a Panthers defense that has struggled to cover TE's all season long.

Honorable Mentions: Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Dallas Goedert (Eagles), Orande Gadsden (Chargers)

Biggest Loser: Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)

Ferguson's incredible fantasy run from Weeks 2-7 came to a screeching halt as the target/redzone scoring machine failed to catch his lone target in a game against the Broncos where Dak Prescott turned in his first poor performance of 2025. He'll have a great chance to bounce back this week against a Cardinals defense that has been rather generous to tight ends this season. 

Dishonorable Mentions: Dalton Kincaid (Bills), T.J. Hockenson (Vikings), Zach Ertz (Commanders)

Defense/Special Teams

Biggest Winner: Buccaneers

As I mentioned above, the Bucs rode the strong play of their defense to a 23-3 victory over the Saints. Todd Bowles' group got 5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 INT's including a pick 6 in the 1st quarter by edge rusher Anthony Nelson where he ran straight through Spencer Rattler on his way into the endzone. The Bucs have been an up-and down group so far this year and very well could remain the way the rest of the way.  

Honorable Mentions: Bills, Patriots, Chiefs

Biggest Loser: Steelers

Jordan Love absolutely tore a hole through the Steelers defense on Sunday in a 35-25 loss for Mike Tomlin's team that saw them post 0 sacks or takeaways. I feel like a broken record at this point, but the Steelers are no longer a reliable fantasy D/ST option and should only be rostered/started when they have a soft matchup (which they won't have until Week 12 against the Bears). 

Dishonorable Mentions: Falcons, Bengals, Vikings

Monday, October 27, 2025

Movie Review: Black Phone 2


At the end of The Black Phone, Finney Blake (Mason Thames) kills The Grabber (Ethan Hawke)-a serial child abductor/killer who had been terrorizing his Denver suburb for years-after concocting an escape plan with The Grabber's past victims who communicated with him from beyond the grave via a phone in the basement he was locked in. Finney proceeds to reunite with his younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw)-who has psychic visions in her dreams, and his father Terrence (Jeremy Davies) and the family uses the blessing of their reunion as a reason to turn over a new leaf and work on the issues that have torn them apart since the death of their mother years earlier. The Black Phone end up being a box office hit in the summer of 2022, and nothing revives a great horror villain faster than the opportunity to return for a sequel. That sequel has arrived in the form of Black Phone 2 and fortunately, the returning creative duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill didn't just bring The Grabber back to make a few more bucks for Universal/Blumhouse.

Using the established supernatural backbone of the original, The Grabber makes his return as a ghost-like entity who begins stalking Gwen in her dreams with the intention of killing her. The Grabber's master plan brings Gwen, Finney and Gwen's friend Ernesto (Miguel Mora)-who's the younger brother of Finney's friend Robin who was killed in the first film- to a Christian Youth Camp called Alpine Lake that's run by a man named Armando (Demian Bichir) and his niece Mustang (Arianna Rivas). Alpine Lake holds more than the key to figuring out why The Grabber is hanging around in Gwen's dreams waiting to kill her, it also provides Gwen and Finney with a link to their deceased mother (Anna Lore)-who was a counselor at Alpine Lake as a teenager- that they didn't know about previously. Trapped on the snow-covered grounds of the camp squaring off against a threat that nobody who's awake can see, this ragtag group has to work together to try and stop The Grabber's reign of terror before they end up as his next victims.

While it would be disingenuous for me to say that the whole reviving The Grabber thing isn't a contrivance to justify the existence of a sequel-especially since it simultaneously provides an opportunity to further develop Finney and Gwen's late mother, it didn't bother me in the slightest since Black Phone 2 is such an effective continuation of the story that the original told. Seeing where Finney, Gwen and Terrence are 4 years after their experience with The Grabber provides a look at a family that's struggling to heal from their collective wounds despite their best efforts further builds empathy for these characters who were already in a tough place when they were introduced in the original while The Grabber using Gwen's visions as a way to seek vengeance on the people responsible for his death is a cool way to reinvent him as a different breed of killer without stepping outside of the universe's boundaries. Everything about this setup makes sense for the character's journeys and honestly, what more could you ask for from a sequel?

Solid character work and the performances that come with them (Thames again stands out with his grounded take on a young man struggling to contain his rage and pain in the wake of going through an unspeakably horrific experience while Bichir makes for a great addition to the cast with his gentle, caring performance) give Black Phone 2 a sincere emotional core that's worth investing in. However, this is a horror movie after all and the real fun of it comes with the delivery of its spooky elements. After Sinister and The Black Phone, Derrickson and Cargill have an established track of record doing good work together in this genre. Black Phone 2 shows once again that they can be counted on to make quality horror pictures. 

The harsh winter aesthetic that the bulk of the film uses is an inherently awesome one to root a horror movie in, but the real genius of it is how they use the snow-covered camp as an evil playground for The Grabber's spirit to loom large over. Establishing proof that The Grabber is present at the camp early on along with the killer synth score from Derrickson's son Atticus gives things that are as routine as looking out the window at the frozen lake or going to the mess hall to get something to eat an unshakably sinister feeling. Even the way the cabins are lit with these wall-mounted coils give off the impression that an evil presence is watching over everyone as they sleep (or at least try to!). Establishing an atmosphere that's genuinely evil/unsettling is a key tenet of good horror that's pretty difficult to pull off and Derrickson is one of the best around at making it looking effortless.     

Shifting more of the story to focus on Gwen and her visions further bolstered the strengths of the atmosphere since they got to utilize more of the Super 8 photography which factored into several of the eeriest moments from the first one. The super grainy look of 8mm film has a unique power to it that makes every tree branch, snowflake or shadowy figure that may or may not be a lurking serial killer it captures feel like were ripped straight out of a nightmare. For a movie that's built around the horrors of dreams being actually real, that's a cheat code that puts the viewer as close as they can possibly can to being in Gwen's shoes while The Grabber aims to kill her. On top of how much it elevates the presence of evil in film, it provides it with a beautiful, distinct look as 8mm is hardly ever used these days (the vast majority of modern movies shot on film use 35mm). It may not stand a chance of being recognized with any cinematography honors this awards season, but I certainly won't forget the brilliant work Par M. Ekberg and this camera/lighting team did to create this striking look that was so crucial to making Black Phone 2 work.   

Black Phone 2 is a much-needed victory for Blumhouse after enduring a pretty lengthy stretch where the money wasn't coming in and the majority of the films they were putting out weren't living up to the quality standard they set when they took the horror genre by storm in the 2010's. Given the rules of this universe and how it's performing financially, Black Phone 3 feels inevitable and while I'm not sure how they'll make it happen, I trust Derrickson and Cargill's ability to find a hook that makes the endeavor a worthwhile one.                                     

Grade: B+

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Scott Cooper Ranked

Welcome to "Ranked", a weekly series where I rank a franchise or filmography from worst to best and hand out assorted related superlatives. This week, I'm profiling the work of Scott Cooper-whose latest project "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" is in theaters today. 

Scott Cooper's Filmography Ranked:

6.The Pale Blue Eye (D)

5.Antlers (C+)

4.Black Mass (B-)

3.Out of the Furnace (B) 

2.Hostiles (B)

1.Crazy Heart (B)

Top Dog: Crazy Heart (2009)

Cooper's debut feature remains his best work. Jeff Bridges' Oscar was well-earned as he brings a tremendous amount of gravitas and vulnerability to the character of Otis "Bad" Blake, an alcoholic washed-up country singer who starts to regain his zest for life after entering a relationship with a divorced journalist (Maggie Gyllenhaal)-that makes the film's pretty routine "burnout musician seeks redemption after decades of neglecting his loved ones, self-medicating with substances and letting his ego drive his career into the ground" narrative easy to overlook.   

Bottom Feeder: The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

As the rankings above indicate, I've never loved any of Cooper's movies and have largely viewed him as not much more than a competent storyteller with a solid visual eye and an ability to get good performances out of his actors. At the same time, I also thought his work was steady enough on the whole that I'd never hate one of his movies. That changed earlier this week when I finally caught The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix. This period whodunit effectively serves as a tutorial on how not to make an entry in the genre as the film's central mystery is an uneventful snoozefest right up until the point where it suddenly gets deeply ridiculous when the truth comes out with 35 minutes or so left and Cooper's direction has absolutely zero gloom or style behind it despite being a gothic-inspired story that features a fictionalized version of Edgar Allan Poe as a main character (bless Henry Melling for trying, but he was woefully miscast in the role of the legendary poet). Even the typically great Christan Bale gets dragged down by the immense sleepiness and stupidity of this affair and gives one of the most forgettable performances of his career thus far. Springsteen has to be better than this shit, right? Right? Right?          

Most Underrated: Hostiles (2017)

While the film is never able to match the unflinching brutality and intensity of its tremendous opening sequence, Hostiles is a solid western drama full of excellent understated performances, beautiful visuals and an honest and solemn albeit pretty obvious acknowledgement of how the ignorance of not truly knowing your perceived enemy is a crucial component in the epidemic of violent systematic hatred that has plagued humanity for centuries (in this case, it's a United States Army platoon and the Cheyenne War Chief they fought against in the Great Sioux War of 1876).       

Most Overrated: Black Mass (2015)

Black Mass isn't exactly viewed as a mob movie classic, but I still feel like there's too much praise heaped on this movie (probably because I live close enough to Boston that I know enough people that feel some type of way about prolific mob boss Whitey Bulger). Nothing about Black Mass is truly bad per say, there's just only so much mileage you can get from Johnny Depp's shameless scenery chewing as Bulger (I get this was the only time he actually tried to act from the late 2000's to now, but good lord he truly hasn't done anything besides be a fucking caricature since he first played Jack Sparrow 22 years ago) and a by-the-numbers ruthless mobster emboldened by the corrupt feds vs. the honest feds plot that never quite beats its Goodfellas knock-off allegations.     

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

2025 NFL Power Rankings: Week 8

 ()=Previous Ranking

1.(2) Detroit Lions (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Bye

2.(4) Indianapolis Colts (6-1) Week 8 opponent: Tennessee Titans 

3.(3) Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) Week 8 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers

4.(6) Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) Week 8 opponent: New York Giants

5.(5) Buffalo Bills (4-2) Week 8 opponent: Carolina Panthers

6.(1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) Week 8 opponent: New Orleans Saints

7.(7) Seattle Seahawks (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Bye

8.(9) Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Bye

9.(10) Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) Week 8 opponent: Washington Commanders

10.(12) San Francisco 49ers (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Houston Texans

11.(14) New England Patriots (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Cleveland Browns

12.(13) Denver Broncos (5-2) Week 8 opponent: Dallas Cowboys

13.(11) Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Week 8 opponent: Green Bay Packers

14.(8) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) Week 8 opponent: Bye

15.(19) Chicago Bears (4-2) Week 8 opponent: Baltimore Ravens

16.(15) Minnesota Vikings (3-3) Week 8 opponent: Los Angeles Chargers

17.(22) Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) Week 8 opponent: Denver Broncos

18.(17) Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) Week 8 opponent: Minnesota Vikings

19.(20) Carolina Panthers (4-3) Week 8 opponent: Buffalo Bills

20.(16) Atlanta Falcons (3-3) Week 8 opponent: Miami Dolphins

21.(18) Washington Commanders (3-4) Week 8 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs

22.(25) Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) Week 8 opponent: New York Jets

23.(21) Houston Texans (2-4) Week 8 opponent: San Francisco 49ers

24.(24) Arizona Cardinals (2-5) Week 8 opponent: Bye

25.(23) New York Giants (2-5) Week 8 opponent: Philadelphia Eagles

26.(30) Cleveland Browns (2-5) Week 8 opponent: New England Patriots

27.(27) Baltimore Ravens (1-5) Week 8 opponent: Chicago Bears

28.(28) New Orleans Saints (1-6) Week 8 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

29.(26) Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) Week 8 opponent: Bye

30.(29) Miami Dolphins (1-6) Week 8 opponent: Atlanta Falcons

31.(31) Tennessee Titans (1-6) Week 8 opponent: Indianapolis Colts

32.(32) New York Jets (0-7) Week 8 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals