The Week 8 NFL schedule features marquee matchups including Vikings vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Bills, Chiefs vs. Broncos, and a Monday Night Football game between Bears and Seahawks. Nearing the midway point of the 2026 season, SportsLine experts provide picks based on team trends, statistics, and betting lines.
Key odds: Kansas City is a 1.5-point favorite over Denver; Washington is a 6-point home favorite over Philadelphia with an over/under of 40.5 points. Eagles receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are inactive.
Expert picks for Sunday's 1 p.m. ET games: Kendrick Bourne over 31.5 receiving yards (Cardinals vs. Cowboys); Buccaneers -2.5 over Falcons; Zay Flowers over 76.5 receiving yards (Ravens vs. Bills); Steelers -3.5 over Browns; Parker Washington over 64.5 receiving yards (Colts vs. Jaguars); Jets -1.5 over Raiders; Lions -3 over Vikings; Ja'Marr Chase over 73.5 receiving yards (Titans vs. Bengals).
Afternoon picks: Kyren Williams over 58.5 rushing yards (Chargers vs. Rams); Chiefs -1.5 over Broncos; Hunter Henry over 35.5 receiving yards (Patriots vs. Dolphins). Sunday Night Football: Eagles +6 over Commanders. Monday Night Football: Seahawks -3 over Bears.
Each pick includes analysis from experts such as Sia Nejad, Adam Thompson, Alex Selesnick, Matt Severance, Larry Hartstein, R.J. White, and Prop Bet Guy Doug. Sportsbook promotions from DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars, Hard Rock Bet, and Fanatics are also noted.
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