All 16 NFL Week 8 games will be played domestically after a week of international matchups, with several potential playoff rematches on the schedule. Key matchups include the Ravens at Bills (-3), Vikings at Lions (-3.5), Chiefs at Broncos (+1.5), and Bears at Seahawks (-3). The Patriots are 7-point road favorites over the Dolphins, making New England the third-largest road favorite of the season.
Notable Spreads and Trends
Other large lines feature Bengals vs. Titans (+11.5), Jaguars vs. Colts (+10), and Rams vs. Chargers (+6.5). The Chargers, playing as visitors in their own stadium, are on a nine-game losing streak and remain the only winless team against the spread this season.
Computer Model Predictions
SportsLine's simulation model, which runs 10,000 simulations per game, has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated picks since inception. Entering Week 8 of the 2026 season, the model holds a 58-51 record on top-rated picks dating back to 2024.
Top Week 8 Picks
The model strongly favors the Steelers (-3.5) to cover at home against the Browns. Pittsburgh has won 22 consecutive home games versus Cleveland dating back to 2004 and is 3-0 against the spread at home this season, while Cleveland's offense ranks 28th in scoring.
Another highlighted pick is the Rams (-6.5) covering against the Chargers. Los Angeles has lost nine straight games, with quarterback Justin Herbert throwing 12 turnovers against six touchdowns during that span. The Chargers are also winless against the spread over the nine-game stretch, while the Rams are 6-2 against the spread in non-conference games since 2025.
Full Week 8 Schedule and Lines
The complete Week 8 slate includes: Panthers at Packers (Thursday, final Packers 27-19), Cardinals at Cowboys (DAL -7, 54.5), Falcons at Buccaneers (TB -2.5, 44.5), Ravens at Bills (BUF -3, 54.5), Browns at Steelers (PIT -3.5, 39.5), Colts at Jaguars (JAX -10, 46.5), Raiders at Jets (NYJ -1.5, 45.5), Vikings at Lions (DET -3.5, 46), Titans at Bengals (CIN -11.5, 46.5), Chargers at Rams (LAR -6.5, 45.5), Chiefs at Broncos (KC -1.5, 40.5), Patriots at Dolphins (NE -7, 43.5), Eagles at Commanders (WAS -5.5, 40.5), and Bears at Seahawks (Monday, SEA -3, 46.5).
