The Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) and their high powered offense travel to Denver to take on the Broncos (5-2), who lead the AFC West race and were very fortunate to win last week against the New York Giants. Dallas blew away the Washington Commanders, 44-22 last week and have been averaging 31.7 points per game while allowing just under 30 points per game. The Broncos can get after the opposing quarterback and will look to bring pressure against Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. The Broncos can mix it up on offense as well and this one should be a higher scoring game. A possible X factor in this tilt could be Cowboys running back Javonte Williams, who has been rolling lately and would love to stick it to his old team.
The Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) lead the NFC East and take on the New York Giants at home, looking to avenge their loss to them just two weeks ago on a Thursday night. The Giants (2-5) have been scoring points in the last two games (66 total points in a win and loss) with rookies Jaxson Dart (quarterback) and running back Cam Skattebo leading the charge. If the Giants can implement the same game plan and execute like their big win two weeks ago, they could sweep the Eagles this year. However, look for Philly to make the adjustments and be ready this time.
The Sunday night game will have the Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) on the road and facing the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2), who were humbled in Cincinnati in Week Seven, losing 33-31, which snapped their three-game winning streak. The one team that Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has never beaten is the Packers, where he played for 18 seasons. This game should be a thrilling one and Rodgers knows the tendencies of his old team and vice versa. The Packers will try and get after Rodgers and the Pittsburgh offensive line will have to keep Packers linebacker Micah Parsons (three sacks against Arizona last week) from getting to Rodgers. Watch for a little of the old Aaron Rodgers "magic" in this game with the Steelers coming away with the victory.
The rest of the action for Week Eight is featured in the capsule style and the Heftyinfo game picks follow up.
Chicago (4-2) at Baltimore (1-5) - The big question here is whether Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring injury) will be able to play. The Bears are seeking their fifth straight win and lead the NFL in takeaways.
Miami (1-6) at Atlanta (3-3) - This game should be a bounce back for the up and down Falcons against a Dolphins team that cannot get out of their own way.
Buffalo (4-2) at Carolina (4-3) - Can the Panthers keep their magic carpet ride season going against a desperate Bills team that suddenly has been struggling to score points?
N.Y. Jets (0-7) at Cincinnati (3-4) - The Bengals and QB Joe Flacco should have their way in this home game.
San Francisco (5-2) at Houston (2-4) - The 49ers are rolling, even with backup QB Mac Jones leading the offense. The Texans have to win this game or could risk falling too far back in the AFC South race.
Cleveland (2-5) at New England (5-2) - On paper, this one looks to be a mismatch, but the Browns defense will keep them hanging around in the game. Patriots looking to make it five wins in a row.
Tampa Bay (5-2) at New Orleans (1-6) - The Buccaneers will look to the right the ship in this road game. The Saints usually play the Bucs tougher at home, so it could be a close one.
Tennessee (1-6) at Indianapolis (6-1) - Colts roll !
Washington (3-4) at Kansas City (4-3) - These two teams are heading in opposite directions and the visiting Commanders will be without starting QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring injury) as well. Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes are once again clicking on offense.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Eight . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
L.A. Chargers over Minnesota
Baltimore over Chicago
Atlanta over Miami
Buffalo over Carolina
Cincinnati over N.Y. Jets
Houston over San Francisco
New England over Cleveland
Philadelphia over N.Y. Giants
Tampa Bay over New Orleans
Dallas over Denver
INDIANAPOLIS over Tennessee
Pittsburgh over Green Bay
Kansas City over Washington
Last Week's Record - 12-3
SEASON RECORD - 68-39-1
Lock of the Week Record - 7-0
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