SportsLine NFL expert Mike Tierney has released his Week 8 parlay betting picks, featuring one parlay of favorites and another of underdogs. Tierney, a veteran sportswriter with work in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. He holds a 320-271-16 record over the past four seasons, returning $1,867 to $100 players, including a 130-101 against-the-spread mark (56.3%) over the last two seasons.
Favorites Parlay
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: The Jaguars return home after a two-game London stint and a bye week, facing a Colts team that traded away defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson. Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown four touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games.
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens: The Bills have won 11 straight games following a bye week. Quarterback Josh Allen has won four of six matchups against Lamar Jackson, who may be limited by an ankle injury. Buffalo's offense averages 32.8 points per game.
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: Tierney backs the Lions to hand the Vikings their first loss. Minnesota has scored only ten touchdowns in six games and relies heavily on a blitz-heavy defense. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completes 70% of his passes against the blitz.
Underdogs Parlay
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has thrown three touchdowns with no interceptions in his last two games. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted only 11 passes in his return from injury, suggesting his hand issue persists. Tampa Bay has failed to cover in four home games this season.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: The Raiders rank eighth in scoring (26.1 points per game) versus the Jets' 27th (19.6). Las Vegas opened the season with two road wins and has lost four straight to playoff-caliber teams. The Raiders are healthier, while Jets head coach Aaron Glenn faces mounting pressure.
Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: Seattle may suffer a letdown after an emotional win over the Chiefs. Chicago's offense under Caleb Williams has been explosive, and the defense ranks eighth in yards allowed. The Bears acquired pass rusher Jeffrey Simmons from Tennessee, while the Seahawks got guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis; Simmons could disrupt quarterback Sam Darnold.
