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NFL Week 8 Predictions: There are five big time match ups in the NFL this weekend, four of which could have a significant impact on division races. The Dolphins and Jets meet in the Meadowlands, the Giants and Eagles square off in Philly, the Falcons and Saints face each other on Monday Night Football, and, of course, the Vikings visit the Packers at Lambeau. For odds on these games and all the NFL Week 8 Predictions go to Bookmaker.com today. New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles (-3): The Giants are currently in first place with a 5-2 record but they have dropped back-to-back games. After Philly, New York has tough stretch with games against San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, and Dallas before taking on the Eagles again. So, a loss to Philadelphia this weekend could seriously hurt the Giants chances of winning the East. The Eagles (4-2) have a little bit easier run than New York coming up, but it is still no cake walk. Andy Reid's squad faces Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Washington, and Atlanta before meeting the Giants again. This could open the door for the Cowboys (4-2), which get Seattle, Philadelphia, Green Bay, Washington, and Oakland in the coming weeks. NFL Week 8 Predictions Betting Trend: Philadelphia is 9-1 straight up in their last 10 games as a home favorite with a spread between 0 and 3.5 in the month of October. Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers (-3): Aside from the whole Brett Favre returning to Lambeau thing (and yes, that is a big deal), this game also has plenty of importance as far as the NFC North race is concerned. The Vikings, at 6-1, will maintain their lead regardless of what happens, but a Packers win definitely puts Green Bay within striking distance and it evens the season series between the two rivals. The big surprise heading into this game is the way the Packers defense is playing. Granted, since their 23-30 loss at Minnesota the Packers have faced Detroit and Cleveland, but they allowed just three points combined in those two games. Statistically, Green Bay's defense is better than Minnesota's, allowing 16 points and 271.5 yards per game compared to 21.1 points and 330 yards per contest for the Vikings. NFL Week 8 Predictions Betting Trend: Green Bay is 9-1 straight up in their last 10 games as a home favorite versus NFC North opposition. Bookmaker.com NFL Week 8 Predictions: Houston Texans -3 (-125)
Buffalo Bills +3 (+105) Cleveland Browns +13.5
Chicago Bears -13.5 Seattle Seahawks +9.5
Dallas Cowboys -9.5 St. Louis Rams N/A
Detroit Lions N/A Denver Broncos +3 (+105)
Baltimore Ravens -3 (-125) San Francisco 49ers +12.5
Indianapolis Colts -12.5 Miami Dolphins +3 (+105)
New York Jets -3 (-125) New York Giants +3 (-120)
Philadelphia Eagles-3 (+100) Jacksonville Jaguars +3
Tennessee Titans -3 Oakland Raiders +16.5
San Diego Chargers -16.5 Carolina Panthers +10
Arizona Cardinals -10 Minnesota Vikings +3 (+105)
Green Bay Packers -3 (-125) Atlanta Falcons +10
New Orleans Saints -10 Signup today to bet your NFL Week 8 Predictions at online sportsbook Bookmaker.com and receive a 20% bonus! |
The Panthers (2-4) lost to Buffalo 9-20 at home in Week 7 and sit third in the NFC South. QB Jake Delhomme made 27 of 44 passes for 325 yards with three interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,172 yards with four TD passes and 13 interceptions for a 56.5 passer rating. RB DeAngelo Williams had 16 carries for 89 yards with a TD, while WR Steve Smith made six catches for 99 yards. The Panthers outran the Bills 116-53 and outpassed them 309-1124 and still lost. The Panthers refuse to let another QB take over for the struggling Delhomme, A.J. Freely may take over this week. Their offense is ranked 20th overall with a 22nd ranked passing game. 
The Giants (5-2) lost to Arizona 17-24 at home in Week 7 but still sit atop the NFC East. QB Eli Manning made 19 of 37 passes for 243 yards with one TD pass and three interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,633 yards with 12 TD passes and six interceptions for a 92.3 passer rating. RB Brandon Jacobs had 13 carries for 76 yards with a TD; Jacobs has been held under 100 yards rushing in 10 straight games. WR Hakeem Hicks made four catches for 80 yards with a TD, while Steve Smith made four catches for 69 yards. The Giants had won 15 straight games when leading at halftime. The Giants sixth ranked offense will go up against the Eagles seventh ranked defense that just come off demoralizing the Redskins.