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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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Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) talks to Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) talks to Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos (-6)

Denver (5-2) lost to San Diego (3-4) two weeks ago on Thursday Night Football. It’s tough seeing the Broncos losing twice to the same opponent in three weeks.

Pick: Denver 17, San Diego 13

Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons (-2.5)

Atlanta (4-3) was rolling to the NFC South title but has hit a snag over the past two games. Green Bay (4-2) was also expected to be a dominant force in the NFC, but Aaron Rodgers has been middling at best. In a battle between two teams finding themselves, take the home favorite.

Pick: Atlanta 30, Green Bay 27

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (-4.5)

Dak Prescott vs. Carson Wentz. This is going to be fun. Dallas (5-1) looks like the real deal while Philadelphia (4-2) got a huge win last week over the Vikings. The difference? The offensive line in white.

Pick: Dallas 27, Philadelphia 24

Minnesota Vikings (-5) at Chicago Bears

Minnesota (5-1) is simply a much better team. John Fox would be smart to begin laying money on himself as the first coach fired this season. Chicago (1-6) is horrendous. Could be close between Fox and Gus Bradley, though.

Pick: Minnesota 22, Chicago 6

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