NFL Week 8 2019: Picks and predictions

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots on October 21, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are off this week, but the other 30 NFL teams are in action, trying to strengthen their playoff positioning.

All lines are courtesy of FanSided’s partner, the Action Network.

Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings (-15.5)

Are you ready to watch some pigskin on Thursday night? The Vikings (5-2) are rolling and the Redskins (1-6) have rolled over. Should be competitive until the second quarter.

Pick: Minnesota 29, Washington 10

Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints (-9.5)

This is a fun one. The Cardinals (3-3-1) have won three straight, albeit against powderpuffs. Now they take on the big bad Saints (6-1) who are seemingly unbeatable regardless of who the quarterback is. This could be close, but tough to see New Orleans losing.

Pick: New Orleans 23, Arizona 16

Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Rams (-13)

Zac Taylor goes back to Los Angeles to face his old friend and mentor, Sean McVay. Unfortunately for Taylor, he’s returning with the Bengals (0-7) who are one of the worst teams in recent memory. Meanwhile, the Rams (4-3) got right in Atlanta last weekend and will continue to dos o this Sunday.

Pick: Los Angeles 33, Cincinnati 17

Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts (-6)

Could the Colts (4-2) stumble here after a couple of huge wins against Houston and Kansas City? It’s possible with the Broncos (2-5) desperate and coming off a mini-bye. Look for this to be close, but with Indianapolis pulling it out late.

Pick: Indianapolis 21, Denver 19