NFL Week 8 Preview: Bold Predictions, Key Matchups, and Expert Picks

As the NFL enters Week 8, the competition remains fiercely tight, with a record 58 games decided by seven or fewer points through Week 7, the most in NFL history at this point in the season.

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions is one of the standout performers, having achieved historic efficiency. He has completed 83.5% of his passes over the last four games, the highest in a four-game span in NFL history. Goff is expected to continue this form against the Tennessee Titans, despite the Titans’ strong pass defense, which allows the fourth-lowest completion percentage in the NFL.

The Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in a highly anticipated matchup. SportsLine expert Eric Cohen predicts an Eagles upset, citing the Eagles’ strong performance against the Giants and the Bengals’ inconsistent form. Saquon Barkley is expected to have another 100-yard rushing day, contributing to a close Eagles victory.

The Baltimore Ravens, led by the exceptional play of Lamar Jackson, are favored to beat the Cleveland Browns by a significant margin. Jackson is leading all NFL quarterbacks in passer rating and rushing yards, and his team’s offense is seen as nearly unstoppable.

In another key matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs, the only undefeated team this season, are expected to cover a large spread against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs’ defense, under Steve Spagnuolo, has been stellar, and only one team has scored more than 20 points against them this season.

Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field for the Miami Dolphins as they face the Arizona Cardinals, while the Buffalo Bills travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks. These games, along with several others, promise to be closely contested and pivotal in the standings.