Predicting Every NFL Week 8 Game With Score Projections

Grant White
Host · Writer
As usual, Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday night and is part of a 13-game slate. Check out our score projections for every matchup, including plays on the side, spread, and total!
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
- Location: Inglewood, CA
- Time: Thursday 8:15 p.m. ET
- Spread: LAC -4.5 | Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: LAC -170 | MIN +145
The Chargers haven’t shown the ability to take care of business on either side of the ball. Vikings stay close but fall short.
Predicted Outcome: Chargers 25 – Chargers 22
New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Stadium: Paycor Stadium
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: CIN -6.5 | Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: CIN -300 | NYJ +250
Every season, we reach the same conclusion: it’s time to accept that the Jets will never have nice things.
Predicted Outcome: Bengals 27 – Jets 16
Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: BUF -7.5 | Total: 45.5
- Moneyline: BUF -400 | CAR +300
The Bills will be fresh, and the Panthers are dealing with injuries. This could get ugly.
Predicted Outcome: Bills 42 – Panthers 17
San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
- Location: Houston, TX
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: HOU -1.5 | Total: 41.5
- Moneyline: HOU -125 | SF +105
Not sure how any bettor trusts the Texans after their dismal performance on Monday Night Football.
Predicted Outcome: 49ers 15 – Texans 14
New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: PHI -7.5 | Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: PHI -360 | NYG +280
The Giants’ momentum came to a screeching halt last week. The Eagles are ready to avenge their loss from a few weeks ago.
Predicted Outcome: Eagles 31 – Giants 18
Cleveland Browns vs New England Patriots
- Stadium: Gillette Stadium
- Location: Foxborough, MA
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: NE -6.5 | Total: 40.5
- Moneyline: NE -400 | CLE +300
The Patriots are in control of their own destiny in the AFC East. The Browns are barely an NFL team.
Predicted Outcome: Patriots 24 – Browns 10
Chicago Bears vs Baltimore Ravens
- Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Time: Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: BAL -6.5 | Total: 48.5
- Moneyline: BAL -290 | CHI +240
The Ravens don’t deserve to be this far out in front. The Bears blow another lead in a high-scoring affair.
Predicted Outcome: Ravens 38 – Bears 35
Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Time: Sunday 4:05 p.m. ET
- Spread: ATL -7.5 | Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: ATL -450 | MIA +340
The Falcons’ defense will overwhelm an already confused Dolphins’ offense.
Predicted Outcome: Falcons 28 – Dolphins 17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Stadium: Caesars Superdome
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Time: Sunday 4:05 p.m. ET
- Spread: TB -3.5 | Total: 46.5
- Moneyline: TB -210 | NO +175
The Bucs have looked beatable in recent weeks. They barely hang on for the win over the division rival Saints.
Predicted Outcome: Buccaneers 28 – Saints 27
Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
- Location: Denver, CO
- Time: Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET
- Spread: DEN -3.5 | Total: 50.5
- Moneyline: DEN -170 | DAL +145
The Cowboys’ hot-and-cold season continues with an upset win over the Broncos in Week 8
Predicted Outcome: Cowboys 32 – Broncos 28
Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Time: Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET
- Spread: IND -14.5 | Total: 47.5
- Moneyline: IND -1800 | TEN +900
The Colts come out flat and get absolutely stunned by a Titans squad with something to prove.
Predicted Outcome: Titans 31 – Colts 28
Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Time: Sunday 8:20 p.m. ET
- Spread: GB -3.5 | Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: GB -165 | PIT +140
Aaron Rodgers is ready to torch his former squad. Steelers unexpectedly pull off a dominant win.
Predicted Outcome: Steelers 30 – Packers 20
Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Time: Monday 8:15 p.m. ET
- Spread: KC -12.5 | Total: 47.5
- Moneyline: KC -1000 | WSH +600
The Commanders have fallen well short of the mark this season. The Chiefs kick them when they’re down on Monday Night Football.
Predicted Outcome: Chiefs 35 – Commanders 14
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