NFL Week 8 score predictions from expert Eric Cohen highlight a key matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, with Cohen favoring the Bills to win and cover the spread.
Expert Analysis
Cohen, who finished the 2025-26 season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) and is 59-47-1 (56%) on his 2026 NFL picks, projects the Bills to defeat the Ravens 31-25. The Bills are 3-point home favorites with an over/under of 54.5.
Key Factors
Lamar Jackson returns from an ankle injury that sidelined him for three games. Historical data shows Jackson averages just 11.5 rushing yards and 2.6 yards per carry in his first game back from in-season injuries, limiting Baltimore's rushing threat. Meanwhile, Buffalo ranks second in rushing offense and has multiple running options.
The Bills have won three consecutive home games against the Ravens with an average margin of 5.7 points, and have won four of the last five meetings, including two playoff games. Last season, Baltimore collapsed in the fourth quarter in Week 1 to lose by one point in Buffalo.
Teams with a rest advantage playing at home this season are 12-3 against the spread, further supporting Buffalo's case.
Additional Picks
Cohen has also identified three games where the underdog is projected to win outright, which he says are key to profitable Week 8 picks.
