On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) host the red hot Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2), a team that has four consecutive victories and have been clicking on all cylinders on both sides of the ball. The Steelers will need to protect quarterback Kenny Pickett and run the ball effectively if they are to win this one. The Jaguars have shown good balance on offense with QB Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne taking care of business. The Jags have outscored opponents 116-71 in the four game winning streak. The Steelers have shown a lot of moxie so far this season.
The Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) have won two straight with QB Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase getting back to form. They play at San Francisco on Sunday afternoon and the 'Niners have been stung with two consecutive losses and QB Brock Purdy is listed in the concussion protocol this week. Cincy may come away with the win in this game, especially if their defense can get after San Francisco backup QB Sam Darnold. This game will likely go down to the final minutes.
Out in Seattle, the Seahawks (4-2) will face the Cleveland Browns (4-2) is what should be a close game. The Browns rallied to beat the Indianapolis Colts last week while the 'Hawks won a hard fought game against Arizona. Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett has been a one-man wrecking crew in recent weeks and the Seahawks had better be ready. Expect a tight one in this game with the Seahawks pulling it out.
All 32 teams are in action this weekend and the rest of the action is featured in the capsule style format and the Heftyinfo picks follow up.
L.A. Rams (3-4) at Dallas (4-2) - Cowboys should come away with a win in this one.
Minnesota (3-4) at Green Bay (2-4) - One never knows quite what to expect when these two teams go at it. Toss up.
Atlanta (4-3) at Tennessee (2-4) - Toss up here as Tennessee is in desperation mode. Falcons are flying high in first place in the NFC South.
New Orleans (3-4) at Indianapolis (3-4) - Can QB Gardner Minshew conjure up some "Minshew Magic" for the Colts?
New England (2-5) at Miami (5-2) - The Patriots will look to shock a second straight AFC East opponent in this one. But the Dolphins are looking to bounce back after a bad loss on national TV last Sunday night.
N.Y. Jets (3-3) at N.Y. Giants (2-5) - Both of these teams play in the same stadium, so who is really the visitor/home team?
Philadelphia (6-1) at Washington (3-4) - The Commanders always play the Eagles tough, especially at home. This one will likely be a close game.
Houston (3-3) at Carolina (0-6) - This could be the week the Panthers get their first win this season. Then again, maybe not.
Kansas City (6-1) at Denver (2-5) - The Chiefs are on fire with six straight wins and should roll a seven in Denver.
Baltimore (5-2) at Arizona (1-6) - This game has the markings of what could be a "trap" game for the Ravens, especially with three tough opponents coming up on their schedule.
Chicago (2-5) at L.A. Chargers (2-4) - If the Chargers lose this game at home on Sunday Night Football, they might as well pack it in for the 2023 season. No excuses.
Las Vegas (3-4) at Detroit (5-2) - The Lions got spanked last week and they are now looking to do the same against an injury depleted Raiders team on Monday night.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Eight . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Buffalo over Tampa Bay
Dallas over L.A. Rams
Green Bay over Minnesota
Tennessee over Atlanta
New Orleans over Indianapolis
Miami over New England
N.Y. Jets over N.Y. Giants
Pittsburgh over Jacksonville
Philadelphia over Washington
Houston over Carolina
Seattle over Cleveland
Kansas City over Denver
Baltimore over Arizona
San Francisco over Cincinnati
L.A. CHARGERS over Chicago
Detroit over Las Vegas
Last Week's Record - 7-6
SEASON RECORD - 67-39
Lock of the Week Record - 7-0
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