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NFL Week 8 2019: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

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)
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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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 20: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) passes against New Orleans Saints during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears on October 20, 2019 at the Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) New Orleans Saints win 36-25.
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 20: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) passes against New Orleans Saints during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears on October 20, 2019 at the Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) New Orleans Saints win 36-25. /

Los Angeles Chargers at Chicago Bears (-4.5)

This is a curiosity in the same way a car crash is. You don’t want to look, but then you do. The Bears (3-3) and Chargers (2-5) are football’s version of a pile up on I-90. If Mitch Trubisky stinks again, Chicagoans will be screaming for his benching (which isn’t coming).

Pick: Chicago 19, Los Angeles 16

New York Giants at Detroit Lions (-7)

The Lions (2-3-1) have to win this week. Good news! The Giants (2-5) are in town. New York got a jolt from Daniel Jones, but he’s been terrible much of the last month. Hard to see Detroit losing this one with the season on the line.

Pick: Detroit 31, New York 20

New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars (-4.5)

The Jaguars (3-4) can climb right into the AFC playoff picture with a win at home. The Jets (1-5) appeared to have hope after beating Dallas before having bladder issues against the Patriots. Non reason to believe in Adam Gase right now.

Pick: Jacksonville 24, New York 21

Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills (-1.5)

Interesting game in western New York. The Bills (5-1) are looking for respect despite the second-best record in the AFC. The Eagles (3-4) are simply trying to win a game and get rolling after an ugly performance in Dallas. It’s time for Philadelphia to put up or shutup.

Pick: Philadelphia 20, Buffalo 16

Seattle Seahawks (-3.5) at Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons (1-6) quit a few weeks ago. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks (5-2) are about to get well in a big way.

Pick: Seattle 30, Atlanta 23