Column as I see ’em – Week 8
Week 8 predictions
Thursday
Tampa Bay at Minnesota
At 5-2 Minnesota is becoming a force to be reckoned with, especially with AP running so well. Minnesota by 10.
Sunday
Carolina at Chicago
Carolina needs a win to keep any hopes of playoffs alive. Look for Cam to do his thing and have a solid second half of the season. Panthers by 3.
San Diego at Cleveland
Coming off a bye week, the Chargers and Rivers are looking towards the playoffs. San Diego by 10.
Seattle at Detroit
Detroit has won plenty of tough games so far, but Seattle may prove more of a challenge than expected. Lions by 3.
New England at St. Louis
Brady rolls over St. Louis and Sam Bradford with ease. Pats by 14.
Miami at NY Jets
Losing a heartbreaker to the Patriots doesn’t help the Jets any, but the Dolphins won’t pose a challenge, even with quarterback issues. Jets by 10.
Atlanta at Philadelphia
Atlanta, fresh off a bye week and still rolling undefeated don’t give the Eagles a chance to win. Falcons by 7.
Washington at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh still continues to stay under the radar, despite solid numbers on offense and defense. Steelers by 14.
Jacksonville at Green Bay
You can’t expect anything from the Packers right now after beating Houston and struggling against St. Louis. Packers by 7.
Indianapolis at Tennessee
The receiving corps at Tennessee is unstoppable right now. Look for them to have a strong push towards the post-season. Titans by 10.
Oakland at Kansas City
AFC West battle that doesn’t matter much at this point. Kansas City by 10.
NY Giants at Dallas
Dallas got off with two lucky calls against Carolina last week. The Giants won’t allow Dallas to get the chance this week. Giants by 14.
New Orleans at Denver
Peyton Manning goes off on the Saints weak D. Denver by 14.
Monday
San Francisco at Arizona
Still a Super Bowl favorite, San Francisco won’t let the Cardinals get in their way. 49ers by 21.