Buck's Sunday Kickoff: Wings Hot, Recliner Ready, Zero Scores Yet

Scores

No scores in the books yet, folks. Not one. The wings are hot, the recliner is locked in, and the remotes are within throwing distance. Nobody has played a snap, so I am not making up a single final. Sit tight.

Early Window, 12:00 PM Central

Eight games kick off at noon. Here is the big one: Minnesota (6-0) at Detroit (4-2) at Ford Field. Unbeaten walks into a building that wants to ruin the party. I love it.

Also at noon:

• Baltimore (4-3) at Buffalo (5-1), Highmark Stadium.
• Cleveland (5-2) at Pittsburgh (5-2), Acrisure Stadium. Same record, same noon kickoff, and a whole lot of tackling, I hope.
• Tennessee (1-6) at Cincinnati (4-2), Paycor Stadium.
• Arizona (2-5) at Dallas (3-4), AT&T Stadium.
• Indianapolis (2-5) at Jacksonville (4-2), EverBank Stadium.
• Las Vegas (3-4) at the New York Jets (2-5), MetLife Stadium.
• Atlanta (3-4) at Tampa Bay (2-5), Raymond James Stadium.

Afternoon Games

The Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) visit the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) at SoFi Stadium at 3:05 PM Central. Winless is winless. Somebody has to bring a defense.

Then at 3:25 PM Central, Kansas City (5-1) heads to Denver (5-2) at Empower Field at Mile High. New England (4-3) goes to Miami (1-5) at Hard Rock Stadium at the same time. Double-header energy. Clear the couch.

Sunday Night

Philadelphia (2-5) at Washington (1-4-1), 7:20 PM Central at Northwest Stadium. Two teams hunting for something to feel good about. Stay for the whole thing. Leaving early is a crime.

Injury Report

On the Week 8 report, Chicago running back Kyle Monangai is out with a thumb injury.

Buck's Closing Argument

I will be watching defenses. I will be watching who tackles. The soft ones will hear about it from my couch. Check back once the scores roll in.