Do the Detroit Lions have the best offense in the NFL Week 8? It’s definitely possible after watching their 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
They had stacked up 89 combined points in their two previous games, but hanging 31 on a Minnesota defense that had only allowed one other team (Green Bay) to score more than 20 was impressive.
The Lions could have folded after they gave up a scoop-and-score to go down, 29-28, but Jared Goff simply mounted another impressive drive to set up the game-winning field goal. On the day, he went 22 of 25 for 280 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight balls for 125 yards and a score, and Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 116 yards. There was a stretch when the Lions scored touchdowns on four drives in a row.
This is a scary team bent ongoing one – if not two – wins further into the playoffs than they did last year. As we look ahead to Week 8, don’t miss our primo sports betting predictions.
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NFL Week 8: Top Games with Odds & Expert Analysis
Minnesota Vikings (-3) at L.A. Rams
When: TNF, October 24, 8:15 pm ET, Amazon Prime Video
The Vikings had been proud of their defense going into Sunday, and then Brian Flores’ unit was gashed for 144 rushing yards. Expect the L.A. Rams to try a similar strategy as the Vikings head west on a short week, using Kyren Williams to try and bully the Vikings similarly. However, quarterback Sam Darnold has posted a 119.3 passer rating in two starts away from Minneapolis. The Vikings should be able to corral Matthew Stafford, and the Minnesota offense should be able to cook once again.
NFL Pick: Vikings to win and cover.
^Philadelphia Eagles (+2.5) at Cincinnati Bengals
When: Sunday, October 27, 1:00 pm ET, CBS
The last time the Bengals played a run-heavy offense with an elite quarterback, they took an overtime loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley lead the Philadelphia offense onto the field. The Bengals are still looking for their first win at home this season – their two-game winning streak has come away. The Eagles run for 166.7 yards per game, second in the NFL, and I see this game turning into a shootout similar to what the Ravens and Bengals produced. Which team wins? I’m all about Joe Burrow in the clutch, but he’s not been as automatic this year – at least until the last two games, when he’s completed 75.5% of his passes with an 8:1 TD:INT ratio.
NFL Pick: Bengals to win and cover… and take the over (47.5 points).
^Tennessee Titans (+11) at Detroit Lions
When: Sunday, October 27, 1:00 pm ET, FOX
No NFL point spread has been bigger than this one so far in 2024, and the Tennessee Titans are definitely a team looking for answers. They’ve moved from Will Levis to Mason Rudolph at quarterback, but the ugly turnover differential (-9) remains a problem. They don’t have an elite solution at tailback, and Detroit comes in riding all kinds of momentum. Jared Goff has completed 85.3% of his passes on the season and is averaging 295.7 passing yards per game – with a 7:0 TD:INT ratio. Could there be some letdown after that big win in Minnesota? Maybe, but Dan Campbell has this team locked in. So far in 2024, two NFL teams have been favored by double digits, and they’ve gone 2-0 both straight up and against the spread.
NFL Pick: Lions to win and cover.
^N.Y. Jets (-7) at New England Patriots
When: Sunday, October 27, 1:00 pm ET, CBS
The J-E-T-S have lost four in a row, and neither side of the ball looked very good in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. Yes, New York brought Davante Adams to town via trade, and moving Allen Lazard to the slot receiver should, in theory, make the Jets’ offense dangerous. So should the talents of the healthy Breece Hall at tailback. Aaron Rodgers basically blamed the media for creating the climate in which he threw two interceptions against Pittsburgh (although, to be fair, one of them clanked off Garrett Wilson’s hands up into the air nicely for the Steelers’ defense). The team went to an interim coach, and they’ve lost twice since then. Should a trip to New England start the healing process? The Jets beat the Pats at home, 24-3, and the Pats haven’t even covered the spread, let alone beaten their opponent, since that strange Week 1 win in Cincinnati. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo referred to his team as “soft” after an uninspiring loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London last week. However, rookie quarterback Drake Maye has looked impressive, and I’m willing to bet there’s less drama in the New England locker room right now.
NFL Pick: Patriots to cover.
^NFL Week 8 Indianapolis Colts (+6) at Houston Texans
When: Sunday, October 27, 1:00 pm ET, CBS
In Week 1, Houston went to Indy and beat the Colts, 29-27, as C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson put on a show. The Colts are just 1-2 straight up on the road this season, but both losses have been by just one score. Stroud has a 103.8 passer rating with a 9:2 TD:INT ratio at home in 2024. Richardson completes just 50% of his passes on the road, with a combined 41.8 passer rating. Yes, the Colts have a somewhat stingy defense, and Jonathan Taylor is still a very solid tailback, but expect Houston to shine here.
NFL Pick: Texans to win and cover.
^Buffalo Bills (-3) at Seattle Seahawks
When: Sunday, October 27, 4:05 pm ET, FOX
The Bills have won two in a row and demolished the Titans last week (to no one’s surprise). Josh Allen has a perfect 12:0 TD:INT ratio, and that ball security should come in handy on the road. The Bills are just 2-2 straight up outside Orchard Park this season, and Seattle is 0-1 as a home underdog in 2024. James Cook should also have plenty of room to run as the Seahawks give up 146.1 rushing yards per game, and as long as Allen can stay away from gaffes, the Bills should cruise on offense.
NFL Pick: Bills to win and cover.
^Kansas City Chiefs (-10) at Las Vegas Raiders
When: Sunday, October 27, 4:25 pm ET, CBS
Las Vegas did beat the Chiefs last year, 20-14, at Arrowhead Stadium, but the Chiefs have won the last four road games with the Greatness by a combined 62 points. In the preseason, the Raiders trolled Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a Kermit puppet, so you can count on him remembering that slight. The Raiders are returning to Gardner Minshew at quarterback, which should give the offense a spark and help reverse that -9 turnover differential over the last three contests. Also, the Chiefs have a way of staying under point totals. So while they should beat the Raiders, will it be by double digits?
NFL Week 8 Pick: Raiders to cover.
^Chicago Bears (-2.5) at Washington Commanders
When: Sunday, October 27, 4:25 pm ET, CBS
I wouldn’t lock in any wagers on this game until we find out if Jayden Daniels (ribs) will play. Backup Marcus Mariota showed his abilities last week in relief of Daniels, but the Commanders will have to get more out of a defense that permitted 377 rushing yards combined against Arizona and Baltimore. The Bears are 0-2 straight up on the road, but they have the offense to push the Commanders hard. If Daniels can take the field, then the Commanders win – and that’s how I’ll frame this pick, but watch your injury reports first.
NFL Pick: Commanders to cover.
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