With the Minnesota Vikings now the NFL's only undefeated team at 5-0 after the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first losses, CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin provide their Week 8 picks against the spread using lines from DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 27.
Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (-3.5)
Both experts favor the Packers. Dajani predicts Packers 27, Panthers 23, citing Carolina's last-ranked rush defense (153.2 yards allowed per game) and expecting a big game from Josh Jacobs. Dubin predicts Packers 24, Panthers 17, noting Green Bay's explosive passing attack against a depleted Panthers secondary.
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (-3.5)
Both experts take the Ravens with the points. Dajani predicts Ravens 30, Bills 28, highlighting Lamar Jackson's MVP-level play (70.8% completion, 10.1 yards per attempt, 6 TDs, 1 INT in first four starts) and Buffalo's poor scoring defense (28.5 ppg allowed). Dubin predicts Bills 30, Ravens 27, but still likes Ravens to cover, citing Jackson's 10-5 straight-up and 13-2 against-the-spread record as an underdog.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-3)
Both experts pick the Lions. Dajani predicts Lions 24, Vikings 20, noting Minnesota's league-leading defense (12.3 ppg allowed) but weak offense (fewest TDs by a 6-0 team since 1934). Dubin predicts Lions 23, Vikings 14, emphasizing Detroit's high-level offense with Jared Goff and questioning Minnesota's ability to win a shootout.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)
Both experts favor the Steelers. Dajani predicts Steelers 26, Browns 21, citing Pittsburgh's 3-0 ATS at home, 8-0 SU/ATS in last eight home games vs. Browns, and 11-0 ATS in last 11 home divisional games. Dubin predicts Steelers 20, Browns 13, doubting Cleveland's reliance on late game-winning drives.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
Both experts take the Falcons with the points. Dajani predicts Falcons 26, Buccaneers 24, pointing to Atlanta's fourth-ranked rush defense (88.9 yards allowed) and 4-0 ATS in last four road games vs. Tampa Bay. Dubin predicts Falcons 23, Buccaneers 17, noting Atlanta allows only 3.8 yards per carry and has more offensive confidence with Bijan Robinson and Drake London.
Kansas City Chiefs (-1.5) at Denver Broncos
Experts split. Dajani takes Broncos +1.5, predicting Broncos 20, Chiefs 16, citing Kansas City's 3-3 ATS record, 2-9 ATS on road since 2025, and Patrick Mahomes' recent struggles (no TD in back-to-back games, under 5.0 air yards per attempt). Dubin picks Chiefs -1.5, predicting Chiefs 21, Broncos 13, dismissing Denver's fluky offensive performance and expecting Steve Spagnuolo's defense to shut down Bo Nix.
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (-5.5)
Dajani takes Commanders -5.5, predicting Commanders 27, Eagles 17, citing Washington's resilience and Jayden Daniels' first win since Oct. 5, 2025. Dubin takes Eagles +5.5, predicting Commanders 17, Eagles 13, seeing a closer game due to Washington's defense allowing at least 23 points every game.
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (-3)
Dajani takes Bears +3, predicting Seahawks 24, Bears 23, noting Chicago's 5-0 ATS in last five primetime games and Caleb Williams' improved accuracy (off-target rate from 15% to 7%). Dubin takes Seahawks -3, predicting Seahawks 24, Bears 20, trusting Seattle's defense and running game with potential returns of Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price.
