Week 8 NFL Report Cards: 25 Winners and Losers From Sunday's Action

The Week 8 NFL report card continue to examine different aspects of the game, as this time we look at winners and losers.

We don't necessarily look at the team's records, but individual players who came out winners and losers on the day.

Every game has the chance to make a player a hero or a goat, so here's a look at where a handful of players ended up this week.

NOTE: Will be updated with a winner and loser from Sunday Night Football.

Loser: Brett Favre

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 31: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after being knocked down in the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Brett Favre started the game on a bum ankle and ended up being carried off the field so trainers could put 10 stitches in his chin.

The Vikings lost and Favre gets to answer more health questions this week.

Winner: Josh Freeman

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes in the pocket against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Image

Josh Freeman led his team to another fourth-quarter comeback victory. He almost derailed his own effort by taking a bad sack after the go-ahead score, but the Buccaneers were able to withstand the setback.

Loser: Max Hall

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Max Hall #6 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts to the bench during a timeout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How

Once again Max Hall is given the keys to the Cardinals offense, and the undrafted rookie quarterback looked like an undrafted rookie quarterback.

This isn't the last we'll see of Max Hall, but it's definitely a setback for the young quarterback.

Winner: LeGarrette Blount

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown with Arrelious Benn #17 and Maurice Stovall #85 for a 31-14 lead over the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium o

LeGarrette Blount ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns. This after being told he'd never have an NFL career after "The Punch."

You think the Tennessee Titans GM isn't going to take any questions on this matter?

Loser: Donovan McNabb

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washigton Redkins warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Donovan McNabb was benched for the second time in his career vs. the Detroit Lions. The truth is his play hasn't been great the last couple of weeks and head coach Mike Shanahan probably was hoping Rex Grossman would give the team a spark.

Shanahan was wrong by one fumble returned for a touchdown. Maybe next time.

Winner: Matthew Stafford

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Redskins 37-25. (Photo

Matthew Stafford's return to the field went well with four touchdowns and 212 yards.

Stafford had 101 of those yards with Calvin Johnson, making this tandem one to follow for the rest of the season now that Stafford is healthy again.

Loser: Chris Johnson

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the while defended by Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty

Chris Johnson dropped a pass on a critical fourth down at the end of the game and only had 59 yards rushing.

Unless he has a couple of 300-yard rushing games, he's not going to reach 2,000 yards again this season.

Winner: St. Louis Rams Defense

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Steve Spagnuolo of the St. Louis Rams looks on from the side lines against the Carolina Panthersat the Edward Jones Dome on October 31, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Panthers 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vis

The Rams forced four Carolina turnovers on a day when the Rams offense didn't do much.

Three of those turnovers were Matt Moore interceptions, so they obviously had Moore's number on Sunday.

Loser: Matt Moore

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 31: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by James Laurinaitis #55 of the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 31, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Panthers 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Gett

As previously stated, Matt Moore threw three interceptions on Sunday and only had 194 passing yards.

The Panthers have a tough enough time getting wins this season without the quarterback constantly throwing the ball to the other team.

Winner: David Garrard

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

David Garrard, returning from injury, finished the day with four touchdowns and a 157.8 QB rating.

A perfect QB rating is 158.3

So, yes, Garrard had a pretty good day.

Loser: Mark Sanchez

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Jets 9-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaa

Mark Sanchez not only was unable to find the end zone AT HOME vs. the Green Bay Packers, he wasn't even able to get his team a reasonable chance to put points on the board as the field goal attempt by Nick Folk failed.

The Jets and Mark Sanchez had a day they'd rather forget.

Winner: The Chiefs' Running Game

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 24: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 24, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Chiefs have two running backs who are 100-yard threats every Sunday: Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones.

Today Charles had the 100-yard game; next week it could be Jones. You just don't know, and that's the way the Chiefs like it.

Loser: Derek Anderson

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Derek Anderson #3 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts as he leaves the field after throwing an interception toAqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010

Derek Anderson, given his 348th chance to be a starter in the NFL after Max Hall was benched in the second quarter for poor play, did what he does best: throw an interception late in the game and seal his team's fate.

Anderson is really good at doing things like this; that's why he's a backup.

Winner: Clay Matthews

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers tackles LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Jets 9 - 0. (P

Clay Matthews was the lone bright spot in a game that will be remembered for how forgettable and boring it was.

Matthews had four tackles and one sack on the day.

Loser: Carson Palmer

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 31: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer didn't throw for 400 yards this week. He did throw an interception with 2:43 left in the game after failing to even get a first down in the third quarter.

All in all, Palmer looked terrible.

Winner: Darren McFadden

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 31: Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 31, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Another 111 yards rushing for Darren McFadden as a followup to his performance vs. Denver last week.

McFadden is emerging as one of the biggest offensive threats the Raiders have had in several years.

Winner: Oakland Raiders Defense

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 31: Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a leaping catch over Jeremy Ware #23 of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 31, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Raiders defense gave up just 162 yards of total offense and pretty much made a mockery of Matt Hasselback's efforts to take control of the game.

The Raiders defense only allowed 47 yards on the ground, eliminating the running game and forcing the Seahawks to keep going to the air, where there was nothing to be found.

Loser: Josh McDaniels

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Josh McDaniels head coach of Denver Broncos looks on during the NFL International Series match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 31, 2010 in London, England. This is the fourth occa

After starting the 2009 campaign with a 6-0 record, there hasn't been a lot for Josh McDaniels to celebrate or talk about. His latest defeat to the San Francisco 49ers only underscores how thin the talent is on his team outside of the quarterback position.

Loser: Kyle Orton

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Kyle Orton #8 of Denver Broncos gives instructions during the NFL International Series match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 31, 2010 in London, England. This is the fourth occasi

Kyle Orton threw for more than 300 yards, but he lost a fumble and threw a critical interception late in the game in yet another Broncos loss.

Orton is the least of the Broncos' problems as their defense gives up points as fast as Orton puts them up on the board.

Winner: Troy Smith

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Troy Smith #1 of San Francisco 49ers looks for a pass during the NFL International Series match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 31, 2010 in London, England. This is the fourth occ

Troy Smith provided a bit of a spark to the 49ers offense and earned the confidence of his head coach.

To the delight of Ohio State fans, Smith completed three long passes in the fourth quarter and earned a comparison to Brett Favre from head coach Mike Singletary. The comparison was a favorable one, so don't get upset.

Loser: Jon Kitna

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Jon Kitna #3 of the Dallas Cowboys stands in the huddle with his head down against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Yeah, Jon Kitna had a bad day.

Four interceptions.

Yeah.

Winner: Frank Gore

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Frank Gore #21 of San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the NFL International Series match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 31, 2010 in London, England. This is the fourth

Frank Gore kept the pressure off of Troy Smith by carrying the ball 29 times for 118 yards and one touchdown.

When you have a good running game, it's a lot easier for your quarterback to have a good day.

Loser: Rian Lindell

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 31: Kicker Rian Lindell #9 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after missing a field goal ion overtime during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 31, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie S

After making a 53-yard field goal that was nullified because Kansas City had called a timeout, he missed the next try and the Chiefs later won the game with their own field goal.

While the merits and fairness of "icing" the kicker can be debated all night, it worked on this day.