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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tennessee Titans (-2.5)

This was supposed to be Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston fighting it out. Only one of them made it to the matchup. The Titans (3-4) are wisely rolling with Ryan Tannehill, while Winston continues to play uneven ball for the Buccaneers (2-4).

Pick: Tennessee 27, Tampa Bay 24

Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers (-5.5)

The 49ers (6-0) have enjoyed the easiest schedule in football en route to their hot start. Now the Panthers (4-2) come in off a bye week, trying to knock San Francisco from the ranks of the unbeaten. This could be the best game of the weekend.

Pick: San Francisco 22, Carolina 21

Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots (-12.5)

The Browns (2-4) have been a hot mess all year. How could anybody expect them to go into New England and beat the Patriots (7-0), even after a bye? No shot.

Pick: New England 28, Cleveland 16

Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans (-6.5)

The Gareon Conley Bowl! Seriously, though, this is a huge game for both teams. The Texans (4-3) and Raiders (3-3) are both vying for playoff positioning and this could be a massive tiebreaker down the line. Whoever loses will have a quiet post-game locker room.

Pick: Houston 32, Oakland 27

Green Bay Packers (-4.5) at Kansas City Chiefs

This game goes one of two ways. One, the Packers (6-1) light up the Chiefs (5-2) behind Aaron Rodgers. Two, Kansas City comes out flying in front of a charged-up home crowd and makes this a real game. I’m taking the latter, but it’s hard to see the Chiefs winning without a few breaks. Not impossible, but hard.

Pick: Green Bay 26, Kansas City 23

Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers (-14.5)

This is a travesty. ESPN willingly scheduled this for Monday night. The Worldwide Leader should be forced to read an apology letter on the air before this game kicks off.

Pick: Pittsburgh 24, Miami 13

Last Week: 9-5
Season: 61-44-1

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