Week 8 was a wild one in the NFL. Seven underdogs pulled off upsets, highlighted by the Packers handing the Cardinals their first loss and the Jets defeating the Bengals — who were favored by 10.5 points. Elsewhere, the Steelers, Titans and Saints all prevailed in divisional matchups against favored opponents, also.
Furthermore, nearly half of games over the weekend exceeded 50 combined points. So, after a crazy slate of games, what will Week 9 have in store?
Updated standings:
- Mike 84-38
- Spencer, Dustin 83-39
- Jonas 82-40
- Kyle 80-42
- BB readers 79-43
- Frank 77-45
- Josh 75-47
- Vasilis 73-49
Consensus picks —
- Colts > Jets (IND -10.5)
- Cowboys > Broncos (DAL -9.5)
- Ravens > Vikings (BAL -6.5)
- Bills > Jaguars (BUF -14.5)
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Dolphins > Texans (MIA -6.5)
- Chiefs > Packers (KC -7.5)
- Rams > Titans (LAR -7.5)
Lone wolf picks —
- Dustin likes the Falcons to upset the Saints in an NFC North showdown (ATL +6.5)
- Vasilis is picking the Giants over the Raiders at home (NYG +3.5)
- Spencer sees the Panthers knocking off the Patriots as a home underdog (CAR +3.5)
- Josh is by himself in taking the Bears over the Raiders on MNF (CHI +6.5)
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Who will win: Falcons or Saints?
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Who will win: Chargers or Eagles?
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Who will win: Cardinals or 49ers?
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