The NFL season is nearing its midpoint, and Week 8 arrives with plenty of intrigue as teams begin to make their final pushes before the trade deadline reshapes the landscape. Every matchup now carries extra weight as contenders look to solidify their identities and struggling teams hope to spark a turnaround before November arrives. The week kicks off Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Justin Herbert and the Chargers aim to steady the ship against a volatile Vikings squad still searching for consistency on both sides of the ball. Sunday’s slate brings plenty of drama, highlighted by the Eagles’ highly anticipated rematch with Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and a Giants team that stunned them under the primetime lights earlier this month. The weekend then builds to a fascinating Sunday night reunion, as Aaron Rodgers welcomes his former Packers team to MetLife Stadium for the first time since his departure from Green Bay in 2023, setting the stage for an emotional showdown. Finally, the action wraps up Monday night in Kansas City, where the surging Chiefs host a depleted Commanders lineup missing key playmaker Jayden Daniels. With that in mind, let’s take a look at one of the NFL’s smallest slates of the season:

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Thursday, October 23

Vikings (-3.5) @ Chargers (O/U: 44.5)

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

8:15 pm, Prime Video

Best Bet: Oronde Gadsden II o45.5 Receiving Yards

Prediction

Final Score: Chargers 27, Vikings 19

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Sunday, October 26

Bills (-7.5) @ Chiefs (O/U: 47.5)

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

1 pm, FOX

Best Bet: Rico Dowdle o54.5 Rushing Yards

Prediction

Final Score: Bills 31, Panthers 14

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49ers @ Texans (-2.5) (O/U: 42.5)

NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

1 pm, FOX

Best Bet: 49ers ML

Prediction

Final Score: 49ers 23, Texans 13

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Giants @ Eagles (-7.5) (O/U: 44.5)

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

1 pm, FOX

Best Bet: Cam Skattebo o50.5 Rushing Yards

Prediction

Final Score: Eagles 27, Giants 20

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Browns @ Patriots (-7.5) (O/U: 40.5)

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA

1 pm, FOX

Best Bet: Under 40.5

Prediction

Final Score: Patriots 27, Browns 6

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Bears @ Ravens (-2.5) (O/U: 45.5)

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

1 pm, CBS

Best Bet: Bears ML

Prediction

Final Score: Bears 31, Ravens 20

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Jets @ Bengals (-5.5) (O/U: 44.5)

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

1 pm, CBS

Best Bet: Bengals -5.5

Prediction

Final Score: Bengals 31, Jets 17

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Dolphins @ Falcons (-6.5) (O/U: 44.5)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1 pm, CBS

Best Bet: Tua Tagovailoa o0.5 Pass Interceptions

Prediction

Final Score: Falcons 27, Dolphins 10

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Buccaneers (-3.5) @ Saints (O/U: 45.5)

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

4:05 pm, FOX

Best Bet: Baker Mayfield o245.5 Passing Yards

Prediction

Final Score: Buccaneers 30, Saints 13

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Titans @ Colts (-14.5) (O/U: 48.5)

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

4:25 pm, CBS

Best Bet: Colts Team Total o31

Prediction

Final Score: Colts 41, Titans 10

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Cowboys @ Broncos (-3.5) (O/U: 51.5)

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

4:25 pm, CBS

Best Bet: Courtland Sutton o4.5 Receptions

Prediction

Final Score: Broncos 34, Cowboys 27

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Packers (-2.5) @ Steelers (O/U: 45.5)

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

8:20 pm, NBC/Peacock

Best Bet: Aaron Rodgers o1.5 Passing TDs

Prediction

Final Score: Steelers 27, Packers 24

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Monday, October 27

Commanders @ Chiefs (-11.5) (O/U: 47.5)

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

8:15 pm, ABC/ESPN

Best Bet: Over 47.5

Prediction

Final Score: Chiefs 33, Commanders 17

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Make sure to keep an eye out for more picks as another big weekend of football progresses!