They host the Cleveland Browns (2-4) this Sunday and have allowed just 48 total points through their first seven games. That is less than seven points per game . . . Wow!
The Browns have lost two straight games and have not looked good in those defeats, so can they right their ship and challenge the mighty Patriots in this one? It all depends on how effective they are at running the football. The New England defense should prove to be too much for Cleveland in this one, so look for the Pats to stay undefeated.
The Sunday night game was supposed to be a matchup between two of the best quarterbacks in the league when the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) host the Green Bay Packers (6-1) at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is out with the knee injury, so Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will be the main attraction in this one.
Two teams that have been reeling in recent weeks are the Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) and the 3-3 Chicago Bears. Those two teams will battle it out at Soldier Field in Chicago this Sunday afternoon. The Bears have looked toothless on offense while the Chargers continue to find ways to beat themselves, especially that loss last week in Tennessee.
All in all, it looks to be a so-so week in the NFL as far as exciting games (at least on paper that is) goes, so here goes nothing once again as Heftyinfo breaks down all the action in the capsule style format along with the predictions for Week Eight.
Seattle (5-2) at Atlanta (1-6) - The Falcons take on an angry Seattle team that was embarrassed at home last week, and may have to do so without starting QB Matt Ryan.
Philadelphia (3-4) at Buffalo (5-1) - Can the Eagles bounce back after last week's debacle in Dallas? The Bills are on a magic carpet ride so far this season.
L.A. Chargers (2-5) at Chicago (3-3) - These two teams have been major under achievers this season. Enough said.
N.Y. Giants (2-5) at Detroit (2-3-1) - These two teams are riding three-game losing streaks, so something has to give.
Denver (2-5) at Indianapolis (4-2) - The Colts are rolling with QB Jacoby Brissett while the Broncos are still feeling their way in the 2019 season.
N.Y. Jets (1-5) at Jacksonville (3-4) - It's almost Halloween, so perhaps Jets quarterback Sam Darnold's ghosts will disappear in this one. Jags looking to get to the .500 level in this one.
Cincinnati (0-7) at L.A. Rams (4-3) - (in London) - Rams roll !
Arizona (3-3-1) at New Orleans (6-1) - Will Saints QB Drew Brees play this week? Cardinals have been rolling, but the Saints are the better team for sure.
Tampa Bay (2-4) at Tennessee (3-4) - The Titans lucked out last week against the snake bitten Chargers, so they will be looking to pound the Buccaneers.
Carolina (4-2) at San Francisco (6-0) - This game could be closer than most might be thinking. 49ers have a great defense and they rate the edge at home.
Oakland (3-3) at Houston (4-3) - Texans should win this one, but then again . . . on any given Sunday.
Cleveland (2-4) at New England (7-0) - Is Tom Brady soaking it all up in what might be his final season? Some are saying it will be, at least in New England that is. The Browns need a win in the worst way.
Green Bay (6-1) at Kansas City (5-2) - No Patrick Mahomes in this game for the Chiefs means a loss for the Chiefs. Packers are Super Bowl contenders and will take nothing for granted.
Miami (0-6) at Pittsburgh (2-4) - The Dolphins on Monday Night Football? This is the stinker game of the week between two also rans.
The Heftyinfo predictions for Week Eight . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
MINNESOTA over Washington
Seattle over Atlanta
Philadelphia over Buffalo
L.A. Chargers over Chicago
Detroit over N.Y. Giants
Indianapolis over Denver
Jacksonville over N.Y. Jets
L.A. Rams over Cincinnati (in London)
New Orleans over Arizona
Tennessee over Tampa Bay
San Francisco over Carolina
Houston over Oakland
New England over Cleveland
Green Bay over Kansas City
Pittsburgh over Miami
Last Week's Record - 8-6
SEASON RECORD - 66-39-1
Lock of the Week Record - 7-0
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