The 2026 NFL Week 8 schedule kicks off Sunday, Nov. 1, with a 14-game slate highlighted by several divisional showdowns. The Minnesota Vikings enter as the league's only unbeaten team, while the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs each carry one loss. Notable games include the Bills hosting the Baltimore Ravens, the Detroit Lions hosting the Vikings in an NFC North clash, the Chiefs visiting the Denver Broncos in a rematch of their Week 1 meeting, and the Washington Commanders hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Monday night closes the week with the Chicago Bears visiting the Seattle Seahawks.
Week 8 Schedule and Odds
Sunday's early games (1 p.m. ET) feature Cardinals at Cowboys (Dallas -6.5, O/U 54.5), Falcons at Buccaneers (Tampa Bay -2.5, O/U 46.5), Ravens at Bills (Buffalo -3.5, O/U 53.5), Browns at Steelers (Pittsburgh -3.5, O/U 39.5), Colts at Jaguars (Jacksonville -7.5, O/U 46.5), Raiders at Jets (Las Vegas -1.5, O/U 45.5), Vikings at Lions (Detroit -3.5, O/U 46.5), and Titans at Bengals (Cincinnati -10.5, O/U 46.5). Late afternoon games (4:05/4:25 p.m. ET) include Chargers at Rams (Los Angeles -6.5, O/U 44.5), Chiefs at Broncos (Kansas City -1.5, O/U 40.5), and Patriots at Dolphins (New England -7, O/U 43.5). Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET) has Eagles at Commanders (Washington -5.5, O/U 40.5). Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, Nov. 2) features Bears at Seahawks (Seattle -3, O/U 46.5).
Key Storylines
The Vikings (7-0) lead the NFL in scoring defense and rank second in yards allowed, while the Lions boast the league's second-ranked offense and scoring. Jared Goff leads the NFL in passing yards per game (298.0) and quarterback rating (112.3) with 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions. The Bills, coming off a bye, have Josh Allen leading the NFL in yards per pass attempt (8.8) and rushing touchdowns (8). The Chiefs suffered their first loss last week to Seattle, while the Broncos rebounded with a 30-16 win over Arizona behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix. The Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts due to blood clots, turning to backup Tanner McKee. The Bears (5-2) are off to their best start since 2020, with quarterback Caleb Williams throwing for 300+ yards and zero interceptions in consecutive games.
Betting Trends and Sportsbook Promotions
Notable betting trends include the Bills covering in their last four games after a bye (4-0 ATS), the Vikings covering in their last five road games (5-0 ATS), and the Under hitting in four straight Vikings road games. The Jaguars are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings with the Colts, while the Broncos are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 against the Chiefs. Major sportsbooks are offering sign-up bonuses: DraftKings ($200 in bonus bets plus three months NBA League Pass after $5 wager), FanDuel ($150 in bonus bets after $5 bet), BetMGM (up to $1,500 in bonus bets if first bet loses), Fanatics ($350 in FanCash after $20 bet), Caesars (up to $250 in bet resets), bet365 ($200 in bonus bets after $10 wager), and Hard Rock Bet ($500 in No Sweat Bets after $5 wager). Online sports betting is legal in over 30 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Super Bowl Odds Entering Week 8
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the San Francisco 49ers are +580 favorites to win the Super Bowl, followed by the Bills (+700), Chiefs (+900), Seahawks (+1000), Rams (+1100), Jaguars (+1200), Ravens (+1300), Bears (+1400), and Bengals (+1600). The Vikings are +1700, while the Patriots and Broncos are both +1900. The Eagles, despite their struggles, are listed at +30000.
