NFL Week 8 score predictions from expert analyst Eric Cohen highlight a favorable matchup for the Buffalo Bills against the Baltimore Ravens, with Cohen projecting a 31-25 Bills victory and the over on a 54.5-point total.
Bills favored over Ravens with Jackson returning
Cohen, who finished the 2025-26 season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) and is 59-47-1 (56%) on 2026 picks, cites several factors supporting Buffalo. Lamar Jackson returns from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, but historical data shows Jackson averages just 11.5 rushing yards and 2.6 yards per carry in his first game back from in-season injuries. That limits Baltimore's rushing threat to Derrick Henry, while Buffalo ranks second in the league in rushing offense and has multiple running options.
The Bills have won three consecutive home games against the Ravens with an average margin of 5.7 points, and have taken four of the last five meetings, including two playoff games. Baltimore has blown back-to-back halftime leads of 10+ points in losses to Cleveland and Cincinnati, while Buffalo enters off a bye week following road wins over the Rams and Raiders. Teams with a rest advantage playing at home this season are 12-3 against the spread.
Underdog picks and overall slate
Cohen has also identified three games where the underdog wins outright, which he says are key to profitable Week 8 picks. His full set of exact score predictions for all 14 Week 8 games is available through his platform.
