Sunday, October 29, 2023

2023 Week 8 NFL Picks


According to NFL.com, Derrick Henry or Montez Sweat are among the 
big names garnering interest before Tuesday's NFL Trade Deadline

Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) -  The Eagles keeep on converting the 4th down and short plays and AJ Brown continues to prove that he's an elite receiver when there is double coverage.  

New York Jets @ New York Giants(+2.5) - This should be a good batlte of defense where both theams boast good running backs.   

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5)  - Pittsburgh keeps games close but the Jaguars are also on a roll so I expect this game to come down to the wire.

Los Angeles Rams (+6.5) @ Dallas Cowboys  - Dallas's secondary could be tested although they did play well last week.  The Rams are looking to perhaps make up for a closely contested game against the Steelers.   

Minnesota Vikings (-1)(LOCK) @ Green Bay Packers -  The Vikings didn't seem to miss Jefferson as Addison filled in the void.  Jordan Love got another win although let's see if he can build consecutive back to back good games in a row. 

Atlanta Falcons (+2.5) @ Tennessee Titans  - Derrick Henry is on the trade block.  The Falcons may have more talent although Arthur Smith may not be as good of a coach Mike Vrabel.  

New England Patriots (+9.5) @ Miami Dolphins  - The Dolphins looked sloppy against the Eagles while the Patriots managed to beat the Bills.  Still, the Patriots looked outmatched the last time these two teams faced off in New England, and the margin would have been bigger if Jason Sanders had knocked down a couple field goals. 

New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts (-1) - Derrick Carr may be due for a good game after being a check down king in hiis last game against the Jaguars.  The Colts had a good effort against the Browns- it's hard to make out if they keep up their scoring.

Houston Texans (-3)  @ Carolina Panthers -  CJ Stroud looks to keep it going.  Miles Sanders has been a disappointment this season.  

Cleveland Browns (+3) @ Seattle Seahawks - Cleveland barely beat the Colts although they were dealing with a Deshaun Watson injury.

Cincinnati Bengals (+5.5) @ San Francisco 49ers -   The Bengals have looked somehwat more competent and perhaps Burrow is healthy enough to keep the game close.  Still, Chrisitan McCaffrey has been very dynamic.

Kansas Chiefs @ Denver Broncos (+8) -  The Chiefs typically take care of business against the Broncos and while the Broncos won, it is hard to see them pulling off an upset.

Baltimore Ravens @ Arizona Cardinals (+8.5) - The Ravens got it together against the Lions.  Now they can't take a soft opponent for granted against a Cardinals team that has outperformed expectations versus the spread.

Chicago Bears (+8.5) @ Los Angeles Chargers - This feels like a game where the Chargers get to play a lesser opponent and finally walk out with a win although there will be plenty of Bears fans in the stadium.  

Las Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions (-8.5)(LOCK) - The Lions looked terrible against the Ravens although I think they will respond accordingly against a Raiders team that looks off without Jimmy G.  

Week 8 Against the Spread - 0-1

Week 8 Straight up – 1-0

2023 Against the Spread - 43-49

2023 Locks - 9-9

2023 Straight Up - 70-35


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