Week 8 Predictions

Dolphins @ Patriots

The Dolphins are coming off an impressive victory where they had a lead over 40 at half time, and though they have beaten the Patriots in two of their last meetings, none where at Foxborough. Look for the Patriots to stay perfect with a game that looks to be close through the third quarter, only to turn into a blow out of the final fifteen minutes. Brady will find Edlemen and Gronk beating the 7.5 spread and take the Patriots to a 34-21 win.

Lions vs Chiefs in London

These two teams have not had the seasons they were hoping for. They total three wins, but the Chiefs may have discovered their new ground weapon in West. He was very impressive in their victory over the Steelers, as the Chiefs look to get their first winning streak going. The Lions on the other hand jut tossed a good amount of coaches and personal. They are hoping for a turn around, but I don’t think it will happen this week. The spread is this game is five points favoring the Chiefs. I am not sure if I can give them that much, but I do give them the win. Chiefs 23-20.

Cardinals @ Browns

The 5-2 Cardinals are in the drivers seat looking down upon the rest of their division. But in order to stay good and happy there they can’t trip a give away a game to the Browns. The Browns are 2-5 and dealing with QB issues after McCowns challenge with the wall last week. The spread is this game is 4.5 favoring the Cardinals, but I think through their offense and defense they will take it by plenty more. Look for a 30-16 Cardinal victory.

Bengals @ Steelers

Division rivals are meeting up in a game that the Steelers need to win. The Bengals are enjoying their lead in the AFC North with their undefeated record and a 2 ½ game lead over the Steelers. Dalton and the Bengals offense has been very impressive this year, as they have out scored their opponents by 60 points on the season. But the big question when it comes to this came is what is up Big Ben, as it is possible that he returns this week. That would change this game completely, as I wouldn’t put to much faith in the Steelers without him, but if Roethlisberger is out there then it should be a great match. Bengals are favored by 1.5 points, without Ben I give it to them by two TDs, but with Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh I give it to the Steelers 34-31.

Giants @ Saints

Both of these teams have been on a bit of a hot streak. The Giants have taken four of the last five, while New Orleans has won back-to-back games. While the Giants sit a top of their division looking down, the Saints are battling with two teams that appear to be tough to catch. I Drew Brees and the Saints will have more determination in this one, as they know they need this win. The Giants will be to relaxed sitting in first place. The spread favors the Saints by three and I agree, Saints 24-21.

Buccaneers @ Falcons

Tampa Bay lost a heart breaker last week against the Redskins and now they are heading into Atlanta for a tough division fight. I don’t think this one will be much of a game, but I thought the Falcons would own the Titans and that turned out to be a close one. The Falcons are favored by seven, and I don’t think they will have another week without a couple Ryan TDs. Look for the Falcons to take this one 31-17.

Seahawks @ Cowboys

The Cowboys are surrounded by drama and injuries, which is a good reason why they have lost four straight. The Seahawks are not very happy with their season either, but they are looking a lot better than the Cowboys are coming into this week. Seahawks are favored by six, which may be a little much with how they have been playing on the road. Look to Lynch and Wilson to carry the Seahawks to 23-20 win.

Chargers @ Ravens

The Ravens have been dealing with some really tough loses. They are off to their worst start in franchise history, while one of their division rivals remains undefeated. They just can’t seem to get that last score, as they are not getting blown away by anyone, that fourth quarter just isn’t their friend. The Chargers took a big step down last week with their performance against the Raiders. We will see if Rivers can put things back together this week, as two teams that I considered to be possible playoff teams total for just three wins after seven weeks. The difference in this one will be if Rivers can take apart the Ravens secondary. The spread is three favoring the Ravens, but I give it to the Chargers 24-23.

Vikings @ Bears

The Vikings are looking good this season, with Peterson back and Bridgewater stepping it up they are a lot more dangerous than many people think. The Bears on the other hand have their good days and bad days, well mostly bad days. After dealing away some key pieces I find it hard to put any trust in Chicago. The Vikings are only favored by one, probably since the home team always seems to win between these two. But I bet they break that chain, Vikings take it 28-20.

Titans @ Texans

This one is a tough one to call; with how these teams have been playing I wouldn’t want to pick either of them. Put I am going to put my trust in Mariota, as it appears he will be returning to the field this week. The Texans got blown away last week and are dealing with other random drama from key injuries , Foster, to players missing flights. All of that will only mess up their game. Spread favors Houston, but I give it to the Titans 20-15.

49ers @ Rams

San Francisco is coming off another poor performance, they were looking good for a couple weeks keeping games close, but they only picked up three points last Sunday and are about to take on a tough defensive line. The Rams are looking pretty good, with Gurley busting out of the back field they should take this one easily. The Rams are favored by 8.5 and that may be a bit much as I say Rams 27-20.

Jets @ Raiders

New York is heading across the country to meet up with a team coming off a great win, while the Jets just suffered a tough one against the team they needed to beat. The Raiders have been a bit inconsistent and their defense is nowhere nearly as good as the Jets, so though I like Carr much more than Fitzpatrick I have to go with New York. The Jets defense lead by Revis will force the couple mistakes that make all the difference. Jets 23-21.

Packers @ Broncos

Both teams are coming off the bye, as Rodgers and the more healthy Packers offense looks to face what has been an amazing Broncos defense. The Packers are favored by three, well if they can keep Manning in-check and making those mistakes he has been all year they should be able to runaway with it. With Burnett, Shields, and Hyde in the secondary together again, Green Bay will have a good time picking on the Broncos only form of offense. Packers take it 33-27.

Colts @ Panthers

Indianapolis is coming off another disappointing game while Carolina still looks hot. That Panthers defense is going to be punishing for Luck and he is going to hit the ground multiple times. Turnovers will be crazy and the key reason the Panthers win by more than the seven point spread with a 35-24 Carolina win.

Record 68-37

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