One undefeated squad remains in the NFL, and it’s somewhat surprising. Seattle held undefeated Kansas City to just three points; Atlanta handed undefeated San Francisco its first loss. It’s Minnesota that survived Indianapolis to reach 6-0. The bets were balanced this week, with favorites finishing 7-6-1 against the spread (ATS), while overs went 8-6.
Week 8 opens at Lambeau Field and features three division matchups. Houston, New Orleans, the New York Giants, and San Francisco are the teams on a bye. Minnesota is now the NFL’s only undefeated team, yet is an underdog for Sunday’s trip to Detroit.
*All spreads, moneylines, and totals are subject to change.
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NFL Week 8 Games to Watch
Thursday, Oct. 29: Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers – 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
- Spread: Packers -3.5
- Moneyline: Panthers +170; Packers -200
- Total: 48
Two squads with a promising start are now desperate to get back on track on Thursday night. Carolina allowed 258 rushing yards in a 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay and lost right tackle Taylor Moton to a fractured fibula. Green Bay fell 20-17 at Detroit and may be down to its third option at center after injuries to Sean Rhyan and Jacob Monk. The Panthers are road underdogs, but they’re a shocking 11-0 ATS after a loss and upset the Packers at Lambeau last year as 13-point underdogs.
Check the latest Panthers vs. Packers odds and picks before Thursday’s kickoff.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Spread: Buccaneers -2
- Moneyline: Falcons +115; Buccaneers -135
- Total: 46
The NFC South is once again a logjam with no team above .500. Atlanta has emerged as the most complete team since quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s return, but Baker Mayfield’s return against Carolina seemed to awaken the Bucs offense.
Atlanta forced four turnovers and scored 29 to end San Francisco’s unbeaten start, while Tampa Bay rushed for 258 yards in a 43-13 win at Carolina. The two-point spread suggests another close division battle after last season’s two meetings were decided by a combined four points.
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Sunday, Nov. 1: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – 1 p.m. ET, CBS
- Spread: Steelers -3.5
- Moneyline: Browns +160; Steelers -185
- Total: 39
With Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in the AFC North, it’s shocking that the battle for the division’s top spot pits a team with a 42-year-old QB against one with a QB who has ruptured his Achilles twice.
In Week 7, Deshaun Watson passed for 308 yards as the Browns erased a 14-point deficit in Tennessee, while Pittsburgh held New Orleans to 10 points. Oddsmakers made the Steelers just -3.5 favorites at home, recognizing that Pittsburgh may be jet-lagged after playing in Paris last weekend.
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Sunday, Nov. 1: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – 1 p.m. ET, CBS
- Spread: Jaguars -8
- Moneyline: Colts +305; Jaguars -410
- Total: 46.5
Jacksonville returns from its bye atop the AFC South, while Indianapolis has lost three straight and scored only 10 points at Minnesota. The Jaguars swept last season’s series and have not lost to the Colts in Jacksonville since 2014. With shaky QB play, the Colts will need Jonathan Taylor to set up the pass.
Check the latest Colts vs. Jaguars odds and picks before kickoff.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Spread: Lions -3.5
- Moneyline: Vikings +145; Lions -170
- Total: 46
Undefeated Minnesota is an underdog despite allowing only 12.3 points and 253 yards per game. The Lions survived Green Bay’s defense, winning on a last-second field goal, but now they’ll face the best D in the NFL at home. This is a true test of best offense versus best defense.
Check the latest Vikings vs. Lions odds and picks before kickoff.
Sunday, Nov. 1: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
- Spread: Dolphins +7
- Moneyline: Patriots -360; Dolphins +280
- Total: 44.5
Miami earned its first victory by beating the Jets 28-25, while New England’s three-game winning streak ended in Chicago. The Dolphins are +7 homedogs as they’re built to pick early in the draft, but as Week 7 proved, divisional battles always carry an air of uncertainty.
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Monday, Nov. 2: Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks – 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Spread: Seahawks -3
- Moneyline: Bears +145; Seahawks -170
- Total: 46.5
Chicago gets extra rest after Caleb Williams threw for a second consecutive 300-yard game in a 30-24 win over New England on Thursday night. Seattle presents a tough test after holding Kansas City to three points at Lumen Field. With home cooking once again, oddsmakers have made them three-point favorites.
Check the latest Bears vs. Seahawks odds and picks before Monday Night Football.
Key Players to Watch in NFL Week 8
These stars could perform above or below expectations because of matchup, health, or recent form.
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals – Better Than Expected: Burrow threw four second-half touchdowns against Baltimore. Tennessee then allowed Cleveland to gain 491 yards, creating a favorable matchup for the 10-point favorite.
- Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears – Lower Than Expected: Williams has consecutive 300-yard games, but Seattle just held Kansas City to three points. Chicago’s recent production sets a high bar against a much stronger defense.
- Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings – Lower Than Expected: Jones aggravated his left knee against Indianapolis, and Jordan Mason led Minnesota with 68 rushing yards. The Vikings may divide the workload more cautiously in Detroit.
NFL Week 8 Betting Trends
Quick tips and trends for NFL Week 8 against the spread, moneyline, and total.
- Favorites went 7-6-1 ATS in Week 7, while overs finished 8-6.
- Favorites dominated Week 8 last season, going 11-2 ATS – their best weekly mark since December 1985.
- Green Bay has covered three straight, and five of its seven games have gone under, including four consecutive unders.
- Tampa Bay is 0-4 ATS at home this season, while Atlanta is 2-1 ATS on the road.
- Minnesota is 3-0 ATS on the road; Detroit is 0-2-1 ATS at Ford Field.
- The Chargers are the NFL’s only winless team and are 0-5-1 ATS. Cincinnati is the largest listed Week 8 favorite at -10.
NFL Week 8 FAQs
When does NFL Week 8 begin?
Week 8 begins Thursday, October 29, when Carolina visits Green Bay at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Where can I bet on NFL Week 8?
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Which teams are on bye in NFL Week 8?
Houston, New Orleans, the New York Giants, and San Francisco are on bye in Week 8.