NFL Week 8 injuries - Ryan Tannehill, Justin Fields out; Jimmy Garoppolo trending up - ESPN

Behind a determined Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 to kick off Week 8 of the NFL season.

Allen, who has been battling a right (throwing) shoulder injury since Week 6, spent a brief time in the blue tent during Thursday night's game, but he quickly reappeared and didn't miss a snap. He also rarely missed against the Bucs' defense, which played without tackle Vita Vea (groin).

Allen completed 31 of 40 passes for 324 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He added 41 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and now gets a little extra time to rest that shoulder.

While Buffalo was fortunate to have Allen for the entirety of the game, at least a few teams will try to get by without their primary signal-callers. The Chicago Bears once again will be without Justin Fields (right thumb), and the New York Giants still are minus Daniel Jones (neck). The Tennessee Titans could give second-round pick Will Levis his first start with Ryan Tannehill (ankle) ruled out.

No one is quite sure what to make of the news surrounding Kyler Murray. Arizona Cardinals first-year coach Jonathan Gannon said the quarterback is «healthy» and practiced this week, but he still is listed as doubtful for Sunday. Gannon wouldn't commit to whether Murray would see action.

Here are more injury updates from our NFL Nation reporters as we head toward the Sunday matchups:

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Injury: Ankle

Tannehill has a right high ankle sprain that kept him out of practice all week. Titans coach Mike Vrabel ruled Tannehill out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Titans will play Levis and Malik Willis in place of Tannehill. Vrabel hasn't verbally committed to a starter.

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