Three NFL Week 8 matchups are scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, with kickoff times at 1 p.m. ET and 4:05 p.m. ET.

In the early slate, the Arizona Cardinals will visit the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 1 p.m. ET. The Cardinals, 2-5, have secured all their wins on the road this season. Dallas holds a 3-4 record and is coming off a 38-21 victory over Philadelphia in Week 7. The Cardinals' offense, which averages 29.7 points per game allowed, is led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Wide receiver Trey McBride has been a consistent target for Brissett, averaging seven catches over his last five games. The Cowboys' offense features quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 1,851 yards and 14 touchdowns through seven games, and running back Javonte Williams, who has scored a touchdown in five consecutive games.

Also kicking off at 1 p.m. ET, the Las Vegas Raiders will play the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Raiders, 3-4, are on a four-game losing streak after starting the season 3-0. The Jets, 2-5, have lost four games by seven points or fewer. Las Vegas averages 26.1 points per game, while New York scores 19.6 points per game. Quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Raiders has thrown 16 touchdown passes this season. For the Jets, quarterback Geno Smith has completed 70% of his passes, but has also fumbled four times. Wide receiver Tre Tucker has emerged as a big-play threat for New York, averaging 16.3 yards per catch.

The late afternoon game features a Los Angeles showdown as the Chargers face the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Chargers enter the game winless at 0-6. The Rams, 3-4, are looking to improve their home record at SoFi Stadium, where they have lost to San Francisco, Buffalo, and Arizona. Los Angeles is coming off a 35-21 road win against Las Vegas. The Rams' defense allows 302 total yards per game, fifth in the NFL. The Chargers' offense struggles, scoring 15 points per game with 15 giveaways. Quarterback Justin Herbert leads the Chargers, while the Rams are guided by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has thrown for 1,989 yards and 14 touchdowns. Running back Kyren Williams has been a key contributor for the Rams' ground game.