The 2026 NFL season reaches its midway point with a Week 8 slate featuring several high-profile matchups, including Vikings vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Bills, and Chiefs vs. Broncos on Sunday, followed by a Monday Night Football showdown between the Bears and Seahawks. SportsLine's NFL experts have analyzed team trends, statistics, and betting lines to provide confident picks for every game.
Sunday Early Games
In the 1 p.m. ET window, the Cardinals face the Cowboys with a pick on Kendrick Bourne over 31.5 receiving yards. The Buccaneers are favored by 2.5 points over the Falcons, backed by Baker Mayfield's historical success against Atlanta. The Ravens vs. Bills game sees a pick on Zay Flowers over 76.5 receiving yards, citing his breakout season and a vulnerable Buffalo pass defense. The Steelers are a 3.5-point home favorite against the Browns, riding an 11-0 ATS streak in AFC North home games. The Jaguars' Parker Washington is projected to exceed 64.5 receiving yards against the Colts, while the Jets are slight 1.5-point favorites over the Raiders in a matchup of struggling teams.
Sunday Afternoon and Evening
The Vikings vs. Lions game has Detroit favored by 3 points, with experts noting Minnesota's offensive struggles despite an undefeated record. Ja'Marr Chase is picked to surpass 73.5 receiving yards for the Bengals against the Titans' weak pass defense. The Rams' Kyren Williams is expected to rush for over 58.5 yards against the Chargers' poor run defense. The Chiefs are 1.5-point favorites over the Broncos in a rematch of Week 1, with Kansas City seen as a buy-low opportunity. The Patriots' Hunter Henry is projected to exceed 35.5 receiving yards against the Dolphins, who allow high tight-end production.
Primetime Games
Sunday Night Football features the Eagles as 6-point underdogs against the Commanders, with Philadelphia's injuries and Washington's defensive woes making the line appear inflated. Monday Night Football concludes the week with the Seahawks favored by 3 points over the Bears at home, supported by Seattle's elite defense and recent trade acquisitions.
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