NFL Week 8 Predictions

!Upset
*Big Game
**Game of the Week


Indianapolis Colts (0-7) v.s. Tennessee Titans (3-3) (TEN -9, O/U 42)
     The Colts haven't done anything right this whole season. The Titans meanwhile have had a nice season, but last week took away some momentum. Luckily they are at home facing the lowly Colts, so the Titans should be able to get back on track.
Tennessee 24-10
Spread: Tennessee
O/U: Under

Marques Colston

New Orleans Saints (5-2) v.s. St. Louis Rams (0-6) (NO -14, O/U 47.5)
     The Saints should be able to do anything they want today offensively because the Rams can't stop the run and no one is able to slow down Drew Brees. If the Saints keep up the defense, it could be similar to their win last week against Indianapolis.
New Orleans 38-16
Spread: New Orleans
O/U: Over


Miami Dolphins (0-6) v.s. New York Giants (4-2) (NYG -10, O/U 42)
     The Dolphins are pathetic and the Giants are playing good football. I don't expect the Giants to fall into a trap like they did against Seattle because Eli Manning has actually been playing consistent football this year. I like the Giants at home easy.

Eli Manning

New York 30-10
Spread: New York
O/U: Under


Minnesota Vikings (1-6) v.s. Carolina Panthers (2-5) (CAR -4, O/U 47)
     The Vikings played very well against the Packers last week in Christian Ponders first start. We'll see how he fares on the road today against Carolina. Cam Newton and the Panthers will be able to score against the Vikings defense which will ultimately allow Carolina to get the victory.
Carolina 27-21
Spread: Carolina
O/U: Over


Arizona Cardinals (1-5) v.s. Baltimore Ravens (4-2) (BAL -13, O/U 43.5)
     The Ravens have been playing terrific defense while the offense disappears from time to time. There shouldn't be any disappearing today against a weak Arizona team, but I do think Arizona can hang around.

DeMeco Ryans

Baltimore 27-16
Spread: Arizona
O/U: Under



Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) v.s. Houston Texans (4-3) (HOU -10, O/U 40)
     Houston's win last week saved their season. Even with their injury concerns, they are still a formidable team. With Jacksonville coming in, Houston possesses quality matchups all over the field. Jacksonville's defense keeps them in the game like they do any other game, but Houston rides momentum for a home victory.
Houston 23-14
Spread: Jacksonville
O/U: Under


*Washington Redskins (3-3) v.s. Buffalo Bills (4-2) (BUF -6, O/U 45.5)

George Wilson

     Washington is stumbling into Buffalo. It will be key for them to regain their defensive form that allowed them to start off so strong while they also need to get the offense moving. If Buffalo gets off to a good start, it should be smooth sailing.
Buffalo 27-20
Spread: Buffalo
O/U: Over


*Detroit Lions (5-2) v.s. Denver Broncos (2-4) (DET -3, O/U 41.5)
     A lot depends on Matthew Stafford's health in this matchup. Either way, I like the Lions defensive line to pummel Tim Tebow all day. We saw what happens when the pocket breaks down to Tebow, he turns his back, he throws arrant balls, but occasionally he will have a spectacular run. I don't see Tebow and the rest of the Broncos doing enough to defeat a Lions team desperate not to lose 3 straight.
Detroit 31-13
Spread: Detroit
O/U: Over


*New England Patriots (5-1) v.s. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) (NE -3, O/U 52.5)

Rob Gronkowski

     Boy do I love this matchup. This should be high scoring on paper, but when the Patriots played the Cowboys in what was supposed to be a high scoring game, it ended up being only 20-16. The Patriots are not immortal, the Cowboys proved that you can contain Tom Brady and hold the Patriots under 30 points. But the Patriots have had too much success recently against the Steelers for Ben Roethlisberger and co. to keep up with the scoring. The Patriots will prevail thanks to some big defensive plays.
New England 31-24
Spread: New England
O/U: Over


*Cleveland Browns (3-3) v.s. San Francisco 49ers (5-1) (SF -9, O/U 38.5)
     The Browns are anemic offensively. Even in the games they have won, they just don't score many points. San Francisco has a top notch defense which will control the entire game. The 49ers have no trouble in this one.
San Francisco 20-7
Spread: San Francisco
O/U: Under


Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) v.s. Seattle Seahawks (2-4) (CIN -1, O/U 37.5)
     The Bengals can move to 5-2 with a win while the Seahawks can pretty much kiss their playoff hopes goodbye with a loss today. I think Seattle, when they play good defense, is not a terrible team. We have seen that they can beat good teams like the Giants. I think Cincinnati, on the road today, will struggle to put up points against a charged up Seahawks team. Seattle wins in a tight one.

Sean Lee

Seattle 16-13!
Spread: Seattle
O/U: Under



**Dallas Cowboys (3-3) v.s. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) (PHI -4, O/U 48.5)
     This game might turn around both teams seasons. The Cowboys have shown that they can play with anyone while the Eagles have shown that they are nowhere near as good as everyone thought they were. The key tonight is which quarterback protects the ball better, Tony Romo or Michael Vick. Given the fact that the Cowboys are capable of forcing Tom Brady into turning the ball over, I think Romo protects the ball, puts up some points en route to a huge victory over sinking Philadelphia.
Dallas 33-27!
Spread: Dallas
O/U: Dallas


*San Diego Chargers (4-2) v.s. Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) (SD -4, O/U 44.5)

Matt Cassel

     This is a tough game to predict. San Diego has been playing okay football this year while the Chiefs after a miserable start are getting their act together even without their two best players Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry. This is a big game for Phillip Rivers in particular. He hasn't been playing like he is hyped up to be. He needs to limit mistakes and actually put points up on the board. I don't see Rivers having a good day as the Chiefs confuse the Chargers offense most of the night to get the win in overtime.
Kansas City 24-21 OT!
Spread: Kansas City
O/U: Over


Last Week: 7-6
Season: 76-27
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Last Week Over/Under: 7-6
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Last Week Big Games: 4-1
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Last Week Game of the Week: 0-1
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