The NFL Week 8 schedule features high-profile matchups including Vikings vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Bills, and Chiefs vs. Broncos on Sunday, leading into a Monday Night Football potential playoff preview between Bears and Seahawks. As the 2026 season nears its midpoint, experts have analyzed team trends, statistics, and betting lines to offer predictions for every game.
In the early Sunday slate, the Cardinals face the Cowboys with a pick on Kendrick Bourne over 31.5 receiving yards. The Buccaneers are favored by 2.5 points over the Falcons, with Baker Mayfield's history against Atlanta cited. The Ravens vs. Bills game sees Zay Flowers projected over 76.5 receiving yards. The Steelers are favored by 3.5 points at home against the Browns, riding an 11-0 ATS home run in AFC North games. The Jaguars' Parker Washington is picked over 64.5 receiving yards against the Colts. The Jets are slight 1.5-point favorites over the Raiders.
The Vikings vs. Lions matchup has Detroit favored by 3 points, with experts noting Minnesota's offensive struggles. Ja'Marr Chase is projected over 73.5 receiving yards for the Bengals against the Titans. In the late afternoon, Kyren Williams is favored over 58.5 rushing yards for the Rams vs. Chargers. The Chiefs are 1.5-point favorites over the Broncos, with a buy-low opportunity on Kansas City. Hunter Henry of the Patriots is picked over 35.5 receiving yards against the Dolphins.
Sunday Night Football features the Eagles as 6-point underdogs against the Commanders, with injuries to DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks noted. Monday Night Football concludes the week with the Seahawks favored by 3 points over the Bears, with Seattle's defense highlighted.
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