Week 8 may lack the great game people want to see, but there's still some good ones. Let's preview Week 8!
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday October 24, 2013 8:25pm
NFL Network -- Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock
This is a very hard game to predict. The Panthers' defense has played better this year than in years' past. The offense is also starting to play better, as Cam Newton struggled early on. However, the Buccaneers are at home and Mike Glennon really hasn't played awful. The Buccaneers' defense is decent as well, boasting a solid secondary. Even though the Buccaneers are winless, this game looks evenly matched. I'll usually go with the home team, but I'll go with the quarterback playing better right now.
Carolina Panthers 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17
San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Chris Myers, Tim Ryan
It's unfortunate the 49ers have to fly all the way to London to play the lowly Jaguars. It's unfortunate the Jaguars have to fly all the way to London to suffer a bad defeat. The field conditions could help make this close, as Wembley Stadium is a soccer stadium and not meant for football players. Nonetheless, the 49ers should easily handle the Jaguars.
San Francisco 49ers 31 Jacksonville Jaguars 7
Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
If Brandon Weeden was the starter for this one, the Browns would've been in some serious trouble. It was a little baffling earlier when Rob Chudzinski decided to go with Brian Hoyer over Jason Campbell when Weeden was hurt and unable to go. Chudzinski has no other choice because Hoyer is out for the season. Campbell probably will do better than Weeden. However, it won't be anywhere close to helping them get a win.
Cleveland Browns 10 Kansas City Chiefs 21
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
The Dolphins can expect their freefall to continue, as the Patriots come in angry after losing to the Jets last weekend. When the Dolphins went 3-0, we thought they were for real. I guess not.
Miami Dolphins 20 New England Patriots 27
Buffalo Bills vs. New Orleans Saints
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf
Thad Lewis was decent against the Dolphins last week. He could play a great game, and they would still lose. Playing in the Superdome is very hard. The Saints have had time to get over their loss to the Patriots after having a bye last weekend. The Saints will come back sharp.
Buffalo Bills 21 New Orleans Saints 34
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| Who will have the better game? Dez Bryant (left) or Calvin Johnson (right)? |
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Dick Stockton, Brian Billick
It's been Calvin Johnson vs. Dez Bryant all week, but this game will not completely come down to both of those players. Johnson will have a good game, as he always seems to have, but after losing to the Bengals last week, the Lions need to play better defense. Keeping up with Bryant and rookie Terrance Williams will not be easy. These teams seem evenly matched as well, so I'll give the nod to the home team.
Dallas Cowboys 23 Detroit Lions 27
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday October 27, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa
The Giants were in line for another huge break if Michael Vick had to sit out another week. However, VIck is in line to play this Sunday, which means I'll give the nod to the Eagles.
New York Giants 20 Philadelphia Eagles 30
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Oakland Raiders
Sunday October 27, 2013 4:05pm
CBS -- Spero Dedes, Rich Gannon
With Terrelle Pryor playing, I'd be inclined to give the nod to the Raiders. The Steelers have won two straight after starting out 0-4. The Steelers did make Geno Smith play like a rookie. Even though Pryor isn't a rookie, this is his first season as the starter. The Steelers might rattle him too. Still, that defense isn't what it used to be, so I'll stick with the home team.
Pittsburgh Steelers 17 Oakland Raiders 23
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| Jets' QB Geno Smith will look to get another impressive win against the Bengals. |
Sunday October 27, 2013 4:05pm
CBS -- Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots
Many people may not think it's possible, but the Jets can go into Cincinnati and win this game. The Jets' defense is certainly good enough to keep the Bengals' offense in check. However, will Geno Smith be able to perform well against a good Bengals' defense? He's still learning, so I'll give the nod to the more experienced quarterback.
New York Jets 14 Cincinnati Bengals 24
Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sunday October 27, 2013 4:25pm
FOX -- Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch
This is a tricky one. The Falcons should be better than the Cardinals, but the Cardinals haven't played all that bad so far. Also, the Falcons are missing valuable threats on offense, but it has been reported that Steven Jackson may be able to play in this game. We should keep our eye on that. For now, however, I'll give the nod to the home team here also.
Atlanta Falcons 27 Arizona Cardinals 30
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| Broncos' QB Peyton Manning (left) and Redskins' QB Robert Griffin III (right) face off for the first time. |
Sunday October 27, 2013 4:25pm
FOX -- Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman
Peyton Manning missed practice because of an ankle injury. Trust that he will be playing on Sunday though. That's enough for me to make a prediction.
Washington Redskins 20 Denver Broncos 41
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
Sunday October 27, 2013 8:30pm
NBC -- Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
All of a sudden, Josh Freeman has a concussion. This means the Vikings will turn back to Christian Ponder. I didn't see where Freeman got the concussion, but it just seems like the Vikings were appalled at how terrible he was. It really doesn't matter if he isn't too familiar with the playcalls yet. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave has to be on thin ice.
Green Bay Packers 35 Minnesota Vikings 17
Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams
Monday October 28, 2013 8:40pm
ESPN -- Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden
With Sam Bradford out, this will be an easy win for the Seahawks. I'm not sure who the Rams will turn to, but if they turn to Kellen Clemens, you can forget about it. They just signed Brady Quinn as well, and he isn't any better.
Seattle Seahawks 38 St. Louis Rams 14
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