NFL Week 8 features several intriguing matchups with notable point spreads, as the league's only undefeated team enters as an underdog and a rookie quarterback faces a prime-time test. The Minnesota Vikings, 6-0 but with the fewest touchdowns by a 6-0 team since 1934, visit the Detroit Lions as 3-point underdogs. The Lions rank second in total offense (397.3 yards per game) and scoring offense (30.7 points per game) and held the Green Bay Packers to 17 points last week. The pick: Lions -3, projected score Lions 24-20.
Bengals Heavy Favorites Over Struggling Titans
The Cincinnati Bengals are 11.5-point favorites against the Tennessee Titans. Cincinnati's offense exploded for 35 second-half points against Baltimore last week, with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase combining for 210 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Tennessee averages just 157.4 passing yards per game and recently traded defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. The pick: Bengals -11.5, projected score Bengals 30-13.
Jaguars Favored at Home Against Colts in Turmoil
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 10-point favorites over the Indianapolis Colts, who traded Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner this week. Wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade, and running back Jonathan Taylor faces trade speculation. Jacksonville is 10-1 straight-up and against the spread in their last 11 home games and 18-3-1 ATS in their last 22 games versus Indianapolis. The pick: Jaguars -10, projected score Jaguars 30-16.
Falcons Get Points in NFC South Showdown
The Atlanta Falcons are 2.5-point underdogs at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite winning two road games by 20+ points as underdogs this season and going 4-0 ATS in their last four road games against Tampa Bay. The Falcons rank fourth in rushing defense (88.9 yards allowed per game). The pick: Falcons +2.5, projected score Falcons 26-24.
Commanders Favored Over Slumping Eagles on Sunday Night
The Washington Commanders are 6-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles, who have lost five straight games and average the fewest total yards (239.0) and points (15.8) during a five-game losing streak since 1976 and 1998 respectively. Washington is coming off a bye, while Philadelphia plays on a short week. The pick: Commanders -6, projected score Commanders 27-17.
Other Week 8 picks: Packers -3.5 over Panthers, Ravens +3 over Bills, Steelers -3.5 over Browns, Cowboys over Cardinals (+7), Raiders +1.5 over Jets, Rams -6.5 over Chargers, Patriots over Dolphins (+7), Broncos +1.5 over Chiefs, Seahawks over Bears (+3).
