The NFL Week 8 schedule could end up being a pivotal one for several teams.
Who will win the 14 NFL games this week, the eighth week of the NFL regular season?
Check out our NFL Week 8 picks for every NFL game this week, a week that includes games on Thursday, Oct. 29, Sunday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 2.
Among the must-see matchups? The Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks.
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Thursday Night Football prediction, Oct. 29
Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers, 5:15 p.m., Amazon Prime (stream with Prime Video)
Bryce Young and the Panthers are 3-3 and lead the NFC South. The Packers are 4-3 and are last
in the NFC North. Green Bay's defense will make some key stops against Carolina and Josh Jacobs will make a big impact to give the win to the last-place team.
Prediction: Packers 27, Panthers 23
Sunday early NFL game predictions, Nov. 1
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Ravens could have Lamar Jackson back for this one and they definitely need him. Still, it won't be enough. Josh Allen and the Bills will be rested and ready for Baltimore.
Prediction: Bills 30, Ravens 24
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Titans have played much better as of late, but Joe Burrow and the Bengals are starting to really click on offense. Cam Ward and Tennessee won't be able to keep up with Cincinnati.
Prediction: Bengals 31, Titans 17
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
Jacoby Brissett and Cardinals continue to struggle in the red zone, which isn't a recipe for success when you give up nearly 30 points per game. Dak Prescott and Dallas will get a much-needed win over Arizona at home.
Prediction: Cowboys 28, Cardinals 20
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Vikings are an impressive 6-0 thanks to a very impressive defense. That defense needs help, however, and Kyler Murray and company won't be able to provide enough scoring to give Minnesota a win against Jared Goff and the Lions.
Prediction: Lions 27, Vikings 21
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Jaguars are 4-2, in first place in the AFC South. The Colts, at 2-5, are tied for second in that division. The gap will widen here behind a big day from Trevor Lawrence against Indianapolis.
Prediction: Jaguars 24, Colts 16
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
Kirk Cousins and the Raiders started the season an impressive 3-0. They are 0-4 since. The woes will continue in New York with the Jets' defense making some big plays to edge Las Vegas.
Prediction: Jets 23, Raiders 21
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
These teams played a thriller a few weeks ago, with Cleveland getting the win. Pittsburgh has won three straight since. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will keep the win streak going against the Browns at home.
Prediction: Steelers 24, Browns 20
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Buccaneers' defense really impressed against the Panthers in Week 7. At 2-5, Tampa Bay is right in the thick of the NFC South race. Bucky Irving will keep them there with another solid performance against Atlanta.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27, Falcons 20
Sunday late NFL game predictions, Nov. 1
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, 2:05 p.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
Did the Rams get back on track in the win over the Raiders? It sure looked that way. Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles will win the battle of LA, handing the Chargers a seventh straight loss to open the season.
Prediction: Rams 28, Chargers 18
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 2:25 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Broncos are really difficult to beat at Empower Field at Mile High and take a three-game win streak into this game. Bo Nix and Denver will edge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to pick up a huge win in this AFC West game.
Prediction: Broncos 24, Chiefs 23
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 2:25 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Dolphins got their first win of the season in NFL Week 7. Can they turn it into a win streak in NFL Week 8? Don't count on it. Drake Maye and Patriots are coming off a mini-bye and will be ready for this game.
Prediction: Patriots 30, Dolphins 20
Sunday Night Football prediction, Nov. 1
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders, 6:20 p.m., NBC (stream with Peacock)
Did the bye week do the Commanders any good? We think it will be evident in this Week 8 game. Jayden Daniels will have a huge game against the Eagles to provide a much-needed victory for Washington over Philadelphia.
Prediction: Commanders 27, Eagles 17
Monday Night Football prediction, Nov. 2
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks, 6:15 p.m., ESPN (stream with FUBO)
This game could be a thriller, but for us it comes down to which QB we trust more. Right now, it's Caleb Williams. The Bears show they are serious NFC title threats with a win over Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Seattle.
Prediction: Bears 28, Seahawks 23
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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