The NFL season is just about at the halfway point, and as byes sweep across the league, Week 8 is the perfect time to cast off the anchors of early-season notions and sail forward into a new dawn. You are what your record says you are, after all, so looking at the state of the standings, here are three big questions for the second half.

The Buffalo Bills look to get back on the winning track as they hit the road for a Week 8 date with the suddenly surging Carolina Panthers.

The Atlanta Falcons are battling a few notable injuries going into their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to start Sunday's game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Michael Penix Jr. has been ruled out due to a bone bruise on his knee.

As the NFL season nears its midway point, it's time to shed preseason notions and admit teams are what their record says they are.

The New England Patriots are going for a fifth straight win on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns invade Gillette Stadium for a Week 8 clash.

The Patriots return home to Foxborough for a Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. MassLive will have full coverage from Gillette Stadium beginning pregame until the final whistle.

Week 8 of the NFL season is in full swing, and there are some key players dealing with injuries. See who's in and who's out.

The New England Patriots chase their fifth straight win in Week 8, when they welcome the Cleveland Browns for a Sunday afternoon kick at Gillette Stadium.

Get the latest odds, analysis, predictions, and picks ahead of kickoff between the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns in Week 8

The best way to catch every touchdown on Sunday is by watching NFL RedZone, and Week 8 promises to be packed full of highlights and features a number of fantastic NFL matchups.