CBS Sports analyst John Breech releases his NFL Week 8 picks, highlighting key matchups and predicted scores. The Buffalo Bills (5-1) are favored to beat the Baltimore Ravens (4-3) at home despite defensive concerns, with Josh Allen's offense expected to overcome Lamar Jackson's uncertain ankle status. Breech predicts a 34-31 Bills win if Jackson plays, or 34-24 if he sits.
The Minnesota Vikings (6-0), the league's last undefeated team, face the Detroit Lions (4-2) in a critical NFC North clash. Despite a historically low offensive touchdown count, the Vikings' aggressive blitz-heavy defense under coordinator Brian Flores has carried them. Breech picks the Vikings to win 19-16, citing Flores' familiarity with the Lions' offense.
In the AFC North, the Cleveland Browns (5-2) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) with a chance to sweep the season series for the first time since 1988. Breech leans toward the Browns 23-20, noting their knack for late-game field goals and Deshaun Watson's clutch play.
The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) travel to the Denver Broncos (5-2) in a rematch of the season opener. Bo Nix's newfound rushing ability (62-yard TD in Week 7) has transformed Denver's offense, but Breech still favors the Chiefs 20-16, citing Denver's poor run defense.
On Monday night, the Chicago Bears (5-2) visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-3). Seattle has won five straight home primetime games by an average of 12.8 points. Despite Chicago's league-leading rushing attack (154.3 yards per game), Breech picks the Seahawks 27-20, trusting their home-field dominance.
Other notable picks: Packers over Panthers (30-23), Bengals over Titans (24-17), Cowboys over Cardinals (27-23), Raiders over Jets (20-17), Falcons over Buccaneers (30-23), Jaguars over Colts (30-27), Rams over Chargers (31-20), Patriots over Dolphins (31-17), Commanders over Eagles (23-16).
Breech's season record stands at 60-46-1 straight up and 46-58-3 against the spread. He notes his best teams to pick (Patriots, Eagles, Jaguars) and worst (Bears, Packers, Buccaneers).
