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NFL Week 8: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) celebrates with wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Jaguars 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) celebrates with wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Jaguars 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

In his Week 8 NFL picks, our insider Matt Verderame tries to keep his momentum going. I wouldn’t use these to make bets, though.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (-3.5)

And the NFL wonders why ratings are down more than 10 percent. Who the hell wants to watch Jacksonville (2-4) and Tennessee (3-4) do anything but sign contraction papers?

Pick: Tennessee 31, Jacksonville 23

Washington Redskins at Cincinnati Bengals (-3)

The third and final installment of the NFL ruining the sport of football for England. Cincinnati (3-4) is more talented, but Washington (4-3) has played better this year. On neutral ground, I’ll take talent.

Pick: Cincinnati 27, Washington 23

Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5) at Indianapolis Colts

It’s hard to see Indianapolis (3-4) beating a good team. Since Kansas City (4-2) qualifies as exactly that, the Colts are getting the loss despite being at home.

Pick: Kansas City 28, Indianapolis 20

Oakland Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1.5)

Give credit to Oakland (5-2) for being undefeated on the road this season. However, that streak comes to an end here thanks to consecutive cross-country trips. Tampa Bay (3-3) is just good enough to earn the win.

Pick: Tampa Bay 30, Oakland 26

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