NFL Week 8 Picks Straight Up, Odds For All 16 Games & Spread Picks

Rejoice, everybody: no byes this week! We've got 16 games lined up, which means we've got tons of opportunities to nail our NFL predictions this week! The schedule is packed again, showcasing a mix of division battles and some big-name matchups.
Thursday Night Football starts us off in what should be a classic between Vikings vs. Rams. Then, during the day on Sunday, contests like Eagles vs. Bengals, Falcons vs. Buccaneers and plenty more take center stage, capped off by Cowboys vs. 49ers on Sunday Night Football.
The Giants-Steelers MNF game may not be all that exciting, but regardless, we get a full schedule of football! But enough chit-chat; let’s dive into my official NFL Week 8 picks!
NFL Week 8 Picks Straight Up For All 16 Games At BetMGM Sportsbook
I mentioned above that we have 16 games lined up for this week's action. So, let's dive into each matchup with my NFL Week 8 picks!
Below, you'll find my selections, and the teams I've bolded are my picks to win.
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams (TNF)
- Green Bay Packers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins
- New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
- Tennessee Titans vs. Detroit Lions
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Buffalo Bills vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos
- Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers (SNF)
- New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (MNF)
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NFL Week 8 Early Spread Picks & Predictions
Eagles vs. Bengals Spread Pick: Sunday, October 27th
I’m starting off my NFL Week 8 predictions with the Bengals being favored by 2 points against the Eagles in Week 8, and they look ready to meet that challenge. Cincinnati's offense is really clicking, with Joe Burrow playing well and connecting with his top receivers.
Even though the Eagles have a solid pass defense, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins could give them a tough time. Plus, Cincinnati's defense has gotten better, especially at stopping the run, which could make things hard for Jalen Hurts, the engine that makes this Philadelphia offense go.
The Eagles have been a bit up and down, particularly with their offensive line having trouble against strong pass rushers, and Cincinnati's defense can take advantage of that. With the Bengals riding a wave of momentum and playing at home, I like them to take control of the game and come out on top.
Expect Cincinnati to cover the -2 spread with a strong showing on both offense and defense against an Eagles team that might struggle when under pressure.
Cardinals vs. Dolphins Spread Pick: Sunday, October 27th
The Cardinals are 3.5-point underdogs against the Dolphins in Week 8, but I think they have a solid shot at covering the spread. Tua Tagovailoa is coming back from an injury, and it usually takes quarterbacks some time to get back into their groove after being sidelined.
The Cardinals' defense could capitalize on any early mistakes he might make. Even though Arizona's defense isn't the strongest, they can be sneaky and might put pressure on Tagovailoa if he’s not fully ready to play.
On the offensive side, the Cardinals have the right players to keep up with Miami. Kyler Murray's quickness, his connection with Marvin Harrison and James Conner's running ability will challenge Miami's defense, which has had trouble with mobile quarterbacks.
With Tagovailoa returning and Arizona looking to take advantage of that, the Cardinals could pull off a win, but I believe they will at least cover the +3.5 spread in a close game to cap off my NFL Week 8 predictions.
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NFL Week 8 Odds For All 16 Games Provided By BetMGM Sportsbook, October 2024
I've just dropped my NFL Week 8 picks, so here are the spread odds for every game, thanks to BetMGM Sportsbook:
- Vikings -3 (-105) vs. Rams +3 (-105)
- Packers -4 (-110) vs. Jaguars +4 (-110)
- Cardinals +3.5 (-115) vs. Dolphins -3.5 (-105)
- Jets -7 (-110) vs. Patriots +7 (-110)
- Ravens -9 (-110) vs. Browns +9 (-110)
- Eagles +2 (-105) vs. Bengals -2 (-115)
- Colts +5 (-110) vs. Texans -5 (-110)
- Titans +11.5 (-110) vs. Lions -11.5 (-110)
- Falcons -2.5 (-115) vs. Buccaneers +2.5 (-105)
- Saints +7.5 (-115) vs. Chargers -7.5 (-105)
- Bills -3 (-110) vs. Seahawks +3 (-110)
- Bears -2.5 (-110) vs. Commanders +2.5 (-110)
- Chiefs -10 (-110) vs. Raiders +10 (-110)
- Panthers +10 (-110) vs. Broncos -10 (-110)
- Cowboys +4 (-110) vs. 49ers -4 (-110)
- Giants +6.5 (-110) vs. Steelers -6.5 (-110)
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Player News
Dolphins signed No. 13 overall pick DT Kenneth Grant to a four-year contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Grant will sign his contract today. The former Michigan defensive tackle is expected to fill a major void left by Christian Wilkins, who left for the Raiders in the 2024 offseason. Grant totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, and seven TFLs in his final season at Michigan and excelled at stopping the run while also generating 27 pressures in his final season, per PFF.
Beat reporter John Hendrix reports that free agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is among the 16 players that the Saints will host for their rookie minicamp.
Peoples-Jones last played regular season snaps with the Lions back in 2023, when he caught 13-of-24 targets for 155 yards. He is highly unlikely to return to fantasy relevance at this point but could perhaps sign on as a special teams contributor.
Titans signed fourth-round pick WR Elic Ayomanor to a four-year contract.
Ayomanor will now begin learning behind Calvin Ridley. Although Ayomanor is unlikely to find a meaningful role in year one, dynasty managers should note his status as training camp gets underway this summer. The former Stanford receiver flashed big-play ability in his two college seasons.
Buccaneers signed seventh-round pick WR Tez Johnson to a four-year contract.
Johnson will serve as a rotational deep-threat option for Baker Mayfield. His thin frame (5'10/154) simply does not lend itself to the repeated hits one incurs in a full-time role. Johnson did earn 100-plus targets in his two seasons at Oregon, though. His big-play style make him a better fit in best ball for now, pending any major on-field breakthroughs.
Giants waived DT Casey Rogers.
Rogers was a 2024 undrafted free agent and logged 33 defensive snaps for the Giants in his rookie season. He is credited with zero tackles and/or sacks. He may find his way onto another roster as a practice squad option.
Vikings signed third-round pick WR Tai Felton to a four-year contract.
Felton is quietly in play to challenge Vikings No. 3 WR Jalen Nailor in training camp. Nailor (5'11/190) caught 28-of-42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns in his first season as a starter last year, with the latter category buoying his fantasy productivity. Felton (6'1/183), meanwhile, caught 96-of-143 targets for 1,119 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 2.32 yards per route run in his final college season. Fantasy managers should monitor Felton’s training camp reports this summer, as he could have a matchup-based WR5 role if everything falls into place.