Expert analysis for NFL Week 8 highlights key trends and exact score projections for all 14 games. Historically, 27-24 is the second-most common final score in league history, behind only 20-17. Two games this season have finished 27-24, both won by the Cleveland Browns — in Week 4 against Pittsburgh and again on Sunday versus Tennessee. Cleveland meets the Steelers again this weekend, offering a potential historical indicator for exact-score bettors.
Ten teams are favored by at least a field goal, including Pittsburgh (-3.5 vs. Browns), Dallas (-7 vs. Cardinals), Buffalo (-3 vs. Ravens), Detroit (-3.5 vs. Vikings), and Washington (-6.5 vs. Eagles). Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson returns after missing three games with an ankle injury, but his track record in first games back from in-season injuries shows diminished rushing production — averaging just 11.5 rushing yards and 2.6 yards per carry in those contests.
NFL expert Eric Cohen, who posted a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) in the 2025-26 season and is 59-47-1 (56%) on 2026 picks, projects Buffalo to defeat Baltimore 31-25 while covering the 3-point spread and hitting the over on a 54.5-point total. Cohen notes the Bills have won three straight home games over the Ravens with a 5.7-point average margin, have won four of the last five meetings (including two playoff games), and benefit from a rest advantage after a bye week. Teams with a rest advantage playing at home are 12-3 against the spread this season.
Cohen has also identified three games where the underdog wins outright, a key factor for profitable Week 8 picks. Full score predictions and underdog selections are available through his analysis.
