NFL 2020, Week 8

Tonight, we kick off week 8 of the 2020 NFL regular season, and I am back again with another round of game picks.

I managed to go 7-6 last week (leaving out Thursday's game). Looking to do better this week. Here goes...

Atlanta at Carolina... First game of the slate takes place tonight. If the Atlanta Falcons have any chance of turning their season around, it has to begin tonight... and even then, they may have to run the table. While they most likely won't win out, I do like their chances tonight to avoid being swept by their division rival in Carolina. Atlanta wins, 31-28.

Indianapolis at Detroit... The Detroit Lions escaped with a close win last week and are now sitting on a 3-3 record. They look pretty average to me. Detroit wins another close one, 24-23.

Minnesota at Green Bay... Running back Dalvin Cook is expected to return after missing some time due to injury, giving the Vikings another key offensive weapon for this game in Lambeau. This should help them keep this game closer than the first meeting between these two in week one. Green Bay wins, 38-34.

New England at Buffalo... Sadly, I think the Patriots are done. Buffalo wins, 23-20.

Tennessee at Cincinnati... The Bengals have been hanging around in games and eventually they're going to catch someone sleeping. In my upset pick of the week, Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski misses a game-tying extra point after a late touchdown drive and Cincinnati wins, 28-27.

Las Vegas at Cleveland... Expect a high scoring affair here and Las Vegas wins, 48-40.

NY Jets at Kansas City... I'm picking the Jets to win this football game. Sike! Kansas City wins, 45-7.

L.A. Rams at Miami... It's Tua time in Miami! Too bad he has to go against the Rams defense in his very first NFL start. Los Angeles wins, 27-17.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore... The Steelers are now the only undefeated team remaining, after narrowly escaping Tennessee with a win last week. Now, they get the Ravens in Baltimore. One of the best rivalries in football, this could be a preview of the AFC Championship game. Baltimore wins, 27-24.

L.A. Chargers at Denver... I think Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense come back down to earth Sunday in Denver. First of two meetings between these division rivals, I'm giving the edge to the home team in this one. Denver wins, 20-19.

New Orleans at Chicago... The Bears have a great defense but they can't get it going on offense. They'll have a tough time against the Saints this week, especially with their top receiver banged up. I think the Saints go marching into Soldier Field and easily take this one. New Orleans wins, 27-14.

San Francisco at Seattle... After a disappointing loss to the Cardinals last week (their first of the year), look for Seattle to get back on track at home against a banged up 49ers squad. Seattle wins, 30-26.

Dallas at Philadelphia... Sunday night game. Primetime. I don't think it's going to go very well for Dallas in this one... or any of their remaining games, for that matter. Philadelphia wins, 38-7.

Tampa Bay at NY Giants... Finally, the last one of the slate. Monday night at the Meadowlands. The Giants have been known to give Tom Brady fits in the past... and though they're not winning games, they have been competing. I wouldn't be surprised if the Giants keep this one close, but ultimately the Bucs are the better team and will prevail. Tampa Bay wins, 31-24.

That's it for this week. Enjoy the games!