CBS Sports has released its Week 8 NFL picks, predictions, and best bets for the upcoming slate. Four teams are on bye: New Orleans, New York Giants, San Francisco, and Houston.
Key Matchups
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET): The 2-5 Colts face a 4-2 Jaguars team coming off a bye. Jacksonville is projected to win 33-20, with the pick Jaguars -10. Quarterback Daniel Jones has struggled, ranking 31st in passer rating, while Trevor Lawrence is playing at an MVP level.
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET): After a 35-point second-half comeback against Baltimore, the Bengals are favored by 12.5 points. Projected score: Bengals 35, Titans 21. Cincinnati's defense ranks third in red-zone efficiency.
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET): The Chargers (0-6) play at SoFi Stadium as the designated road team. Justin Herbert leads the league in turnover-worthy throw rate (5.6%). Rams projected to win 30-17, pick Rams -6.5.
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET): New England is 8-4-1 against the spread on the road under Mike Vrabel. Projected score: Patriots 30, Dolphins 20, pick Patriots -7. Drake Maye should exploit a Dolphins secondary allowing a league-high 116.8 passer rating.
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET): The Eagles play on a short week after Monday night, while Washington rests after a bye. Commanders projected to win 27-17, pick Commanders -6. Philadelphia is 0-2 ATS on the road with an -8.0 average margin.
Remaining Games
Cardinals at Cowboys: Projected Cowboys 28, Cardinals 23; pick Cardinals +7.
Falcons at Buccaneers: Projected Falcons 24, Buccaneers 20; pick Falcons +2.5.
Ravens at Bills: Projected Bills 30, Ravens 28; pick Ravens +3.
Browns at Steelers: Projected Steelers 26, Browns 20; pick Steelers -3.5.
Raiders at Jets: Projected Raiders 24, Jets 21; pick Raiders +1.5.
Vikings at Lions: Projected Lions 27, Vikings 21; pick Lions -3.
Chiefs at Broncos: Projected Chiefs 23, Broncos 20; pick Chiefs -1.5.
Bears at Seahawks (Monday): Projected Seahawks 27, Bears 23; pick Seahawks -3.
