The NFL's Week 8 schedule features all domestic matchups after a week of international games, with several potential playoff rematches on the slate. Notable games include the Ravens at Bills (Buffalo favored by 3), Vikings at Lions (Detroit -3.5), Chiefs at Broncos (Kansas City -1.5), and Bears at Seahawks (Seattle -3). The Patriots are 7-point road favorites over the Dolphins, making New England the third-largest road favorite of the season. Other large spreads include Bengals over Titans (+11.5), Jaguars over Colts (+10), and Rams over Chargers (+6.5).
Computer Model Projections
SportsLine's advanced computer model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, has returned more than $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. Entering Week 8 of the 2026 season, the model holds a 58-51 record on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Among its strongest projections for Week 8:
The model projects the Steelers (-3.5, total 39.5) to cover at home against the Browns. Pittsburgh has won 22 consecutive home games versus Cleveland dating back to 2004, is 3-0 against the spread at home this season, and has scored 30-plus points in back-to-back home games. The model indicates Pittsburgh covers well over 60% of simulations.
Another top pick is the Rams (-6.5, total 45.5) covering against the Chargers at 4:05 p.m. ET. Los Angeles has lost nine straight games dating to last season, with quarterback Justin Herbert recording 12 turnovers against six touchdowns over that span. The Chargers are winless against the spread in those nine games, while the Rams are 6-2 against the spread in non-conference games since 2025, the second-best mark in the NFL. The model shows Los Angeles winning by more than a touchdown in over 50% of simulations, with the over hitting over 60% of the time.
The model also identifies seven teams projected to win by double digits, offering potential value on alternate lines. Full picks for every game are available through SportsLine.
Week 8 NFL Betting Lines
The complete Week 8 schedule with spreads and totals is as follows: Panthers at Packers (Thursday) Green Bay -3.5, total 46.5; Cardinals at Cowboys Dallas -7, total 54.5; Falcons at Buccaneers Tampa Bay -2.5, total 44.5; Ravens at Bills Buffalo -3, total 54.5; Browns at Steelers Pittsburgh -3.5, total 39.5; Colts at Jaguars Jacksonville -10, total 46.5; Raiders at Jets New York Jets -1.5, total 45.5; Vikings at Lions Detroit -3.5, total 46; Titans at Bengals Cincinnati -11.5, total 46.5; Chargers at Rams Los Angeles Rams -6.5, total 45.5; Chiefs at Broncos Kansas City -1.5, total 40.5; Patriots at Dolphins New England -7, total 43.5; Eagles at Commanders Washington -5.5, total 40.5; Bears at Seahawks (Monday) Seattle -3, total 46.5.
