2026 NFL Week 8 Preview and Predictions: Part 2

(3-4) Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounced back in style to smash the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on the road last weekend, and they currently sit third in the NFC South! As for Atlanta, they handed the San Francisco 49ers their first defeat of the season last time out, and they currently find themselves second in the NFC South! In the end, I’m going to pick Atlanta to win this game! Both of these teams did well last week, but I rate The Falcons higher than The Bucs!

(2-5) Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Week 8 off the back of a Bye, and they currently lead the AFC South (as the only team with a winning record)! As for Indianapolis, they lost again last time out against the Minnesota Vikings, and they currently sit second in the AFC South! In the end, The Jaguars are going to win this game comfortably! They certainly should anyway, as The Jags are miles clear of The Colts!

(0-6) Los Angeles Chargers @ Los Angeles Rams (3-4)

The Los Angeles Rams bounced back with an important win in Las Vegas last time out, and they currently sit third in the NFC West! As for the LA Chargers, they enter Week 8 off the back of 6 defeats and a Bye, and they currently find themselves bottom of the AFC West (as the only winless team left in the entire league)! In the end, I’m picking The Rams to win the battle of Los Angeles! A loss here for The Rams over The Chargers would simply be unacceptable!

(5-1) Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos (5-2)

Another exciting game in Week 8 sees the Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs in a big AFC West collision! The Denver Broncos breezed past the Arizona Cardinals last time out, and they currently sit second in the AFC West! As for Kansas City, they suffered their first defeat of the season to the Seattle Seahawks on last weekend’s Sunday Night Football, but they do still currently lead the AFC West! In the end, I think Denver are going to win this game! Given how The Chiefs struggled last week, I’d be very impressed if they’re able to break down The Broncos’ defense successfully!

(4-3) New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins (1-5)

The Miami Dolphins finally managed to win a game last time out against the New York Jets, but they do still currently find themselves bottom of the AFC East! As for New England, they lost 24-30 to the Chicago Bears in Week 7’s edition of Thursday Night Football, and they currently sit second in the AFC East! In the end, I firmly expect The Patriots to win this game! Even though New England’s record in Miami isn’t very good, Drake Maye could have a field day here!

(2-5) Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders (1-4-1)

The Washington Commanders host the Philadelphia Eagles in what is potentially one of the worst Sunday Night Football fixtures in history! The Washington Commanders enter Week 8 off the back of a much-needed Bye, and they currently find themselves bottom of the NFC East! As for Philadelphia, they lost for the 5th straight week last time out against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, and they currently sit third in the NFC East! In the end, I guess I’m picking Washington to win! Both of these teams are a mess right now, but unlike The Eagles, The Commanders actually have a Quarterback!

(5-2) Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks (4-3)

From a terrible primetime game to a pretty awesome one, as the Seattle Seahawks welcome the Chicago Bears to Lumen Field for a mammoth Monday Night Football clash! The Seattle Seahawks bounced back in style last weekend, comfortably defeating the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, and they currently find themselves second in the NFC West! As for Chicago, they picked up a good win over the New England Patriots in Week 7’s edition of Thursday Night Football, and they currently sit second in the NFC North! In the end, I’m going to say that The Seahawks will edge it! Whatever happens, the winning side deserve to be Number 1 in the NFL Power Rankings!