NFL Week 8 score predictions from expert Eric Cohen highlight a Buffalo Bills victory over the Baltimore Ravens, with Cohen projecting a 31-25 final score. The Bills are favored by three points at home, and Cohen cites Baltimore's recent struggles blowing halftime leads and Jackson's limited rushing effectiveness in his first game back from an ankle injury as key factors.
Key Trends and Analysis
Historical data shows 27-24 is the second-most common final score in NFL history, and the Cleveland Browns have won two games by that exact margin this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3.5-point home favorites against the Browns in a Week 8 rematch. Ten teams are favored by at least a field goal this week, including the Dallas Cowboys (-7 vs. Cardinals), Bills (-3 vs. Ravens), Detroit Lions (-3.5 vs. Vikings), and Washington Commanders (-6.5 vs. Eagles).
Cohen notes that Lamar Jackson, returning after missing three games, has averaged only 11.5 rushing yards and 2.6 yards per carry in his career return games. This makes it easier to contain Derrick Henry as the sole rushing threat, while Buffalo ranks second in rushing offense with multiple options. The Bills have won three straight home games against the Ravens by an average margin of 5.7 points and hold a 4-1 record in the last five meetings, including two playoff wins.
Expert Track Record
Cohen finished the 2025-26 season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) and is 59-47-1 (56%) on his 2026 NFL picks. Since 2025, he has nailed 63% of his NFL straight-up picks. In addition to the Bills-Ravens prediction, Cohen has identified three games where the underdog wins outright, which he says are key to profitable Week 8 picks.
Accessing Predictions
Cohen's full Week 8 NFL exact score predictions for all 14 games are available on SportsLine.
