After a perfect 5-0 week, the focus shifts to stacking wins in NFL Week 8. The analyst highlights five top bets, starting with Cardinals tight end Trey McBride to exceed 70 receiving yards. McBride has recorded at least seven catches in nine consecutive games, the longest streak ever by a tight end, and faces a Cowboys defense that could force Arizona into a pass-heavy game script.
Steelers Moneyline vs. Browns
Pittsburgh is favored at home against Cleveland, a team that hasn't won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. The Steelers have shifted to a more balanced run-heavy approach over the past three weeks, while the Browns defense recently allowed 129 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Tony Pollard. Deshaun Watson's struggles (two passing touchdowns in four weeks, 25th in EPA per dropback) further support the Steelers pick.
Zay Flowers Over 90 Receiving Yards
With Lamar Jackson healthy, Flowers has produced big numbers: 150 yards in Week 1 (first half), 84 yards in Week 3 (limited), and 119 yards in Week 4 (first half). Both players are expected to be fully fit for a high-scoring matchup against the Bills.
Patriots at Dolphins Over 43.5 Points
Miami's offense has found rhythm with 24 and 28 points in its last two games, ranking 16th in explosive play rate despite a 30th-ranked success rate. New England's Drake Maye has rediscovered his deep ball, and the Dolphins allow the third-highest yards per completion in the league, setting up a potential shootout.
Jaguars -5.5 and Bhayshul Tuten 80+ Rushing+Receiving Yards
Jacksonville, coming off a bye, faces a Colts team in turmoil after losses, a GM firing, and trades of key veterans. Tuten, a top-10 back in yards after contact per carry, draws a Colts defense ranked 28th in yards per carry allowed. The game script should favor heavy Tuten usage.
Season record stands at 18-17 on best bets and 68-39 on straight-up picks. Week 8 straight-up selections: Packers over Panthers, Ravens over Bills, Bengals over Titans, Cowboys over Cardinals, Lions over Vikings, Jaguars over Colts, Raiders over Jets, Steelers over Browns, Falcons over Buccaneers, Rams over Chargers, Chiefs over Broncos, Patriots over Dolphins, Commanders over Eagles, Seahawks over Bears.
