NFL Week 8 Game Previews And Predictions

The Armchair Quarterback’s Guide To The NFL: Week 8

Jan 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a first quarter touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 9, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat Devlin (7) gets the ball hiked by center Sam Brenner (65) during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Miami Dolphins defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Dolphins have one of the better pass rushing defensive front sevens in the NFL and the Jaguars have allowed the most sacks in the NFL. The Dolphins just shut down a Chicago offense that had Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Marcellus Bennett, and Matt Forte. If they could stop them on the road is there any reason to think they can’t slow down Blake Bortles, Cecil Shorts, and Denard Robinson? I’ve got the Dolphins winning easily here despite the Jaguars success last week against Cleveland.

Dolphins 27
Jaguars 17

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

There is absolutely no question that the Ravens have been playing much better football in the past few weeks. The Bengals week one victory over Baltimore now seems like ages ago. I like the Ravens to pull out a close road win here for two reasons. First, they need it more after losing to Cincy in Baltimore if they want to compete for the division. Second, Baltimore has been running the ball well of late and the Bengals are allowing the fourth worst YPC for opponents rushing the ball. I’ve got the Ravens on the road in this one.

Ravens 26
Bengals 24

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