The eighth week has already begun. And I’m making nine games.
I didn’t add to it last week. Divided by four disagreements, we’ll go 9-5 per game in our seventh 14-game weekend.
For this year, I’m at 66-41-1. MDS is 57-50-1.
This week, we differ once again over four games.
Scroll to see all of our Week 8 picks.
Crows (-1) in pirates
take MDS: Hackers can’t be as bad as they’ve looked in the past few weeks, can they? I don’t think so, but I also don’t think they will win in a short week when they have so much that needs fixing.
MDS selection: crows 23, pirates 20.
Take Florio: It’s hard to accept that pirates aren’t very good. But they are not. and ravens. The only question is whether they can come forward late.
fluoro choice: ravens 27, pirates 23.
Broncos (+2.5) vs Jaguar
take MDS: The Jaguars have been in every game, and usually fall short at the end. This time they will qualify against the Broncos who are not going anywhere.
MDS selection: Jaguar 16, Bronco 14.
Take Florio: Will Nathaniel Hackett leave London?
fluoro choice: Jaguar 16, Bronco 13.
Panthers (+4.5) in Falcons
take MDSCredit: Panthers and coach Steve Wilkes for not quitting the season when many thought they would last week. I think this week they will return to Earth as the Falcons win a surprisingly important match in the NFC South.
MDS selection: Falcons 28, Panthers 17.
Take Florio: I’m not ready to get off the Steve Wilkes bandwagon yet.
fluoro choice: Panthers 24, Falcons 20.
Beers (+9.5) in Cowboys
take MDS: I loved the way the Bears changed their attack Monday night to present Justin Fields More opportunities to run, but against the strong Cowboys defense, I’m not sure the Bears would be able to do much of anything.
MDS selection: Cowboys 17, Bears 10.
Take Florio: The Bears went with overtime to beat the Bates. Do they have anything left in a short week to beat the Cowboys?
fluoro choice: Cowboys 20, Bears 14.
Dolphins (-3.5) in black
take MDS: Lions are deteriorating, and if they can’t turn things around soon, Dan Campbell’s seat will overheat terribly. I don’t see anything changing this week.
MDS selection: dolphins 28, lions 21.
Take Florio: With the return of Tua, the dolphins find their groove again.
fluoro choice: Dolphins 27, Lions 17.
Cardinals (+3.5) in Vikings
take MDS: The Vikings might run away with the NFC North, which I don’t think anyone expected pre-season. They will get another win on Sunday.
MDS selection: Vikings 24, Cardinals 21.
Take Florio: Minnesota continues to find a way to win late, as long as the Vikings can avoid picking six sixes.
fluoro choice: Vikings 28, Cardinals 24.
Raiders (-2) in Saints
take MDS: After an ugly start, I expect the Conquerors to continue for a bit over the next few weeks, including winning for the second time in a row on Sunday in New Orleans.
MDS selection: Raiders 23, Saints 17.
Take Florio: Raiders have a chance to enter the playoff conversation. Saints do, too, but only because their division is so bad.
fluoro choice: Raiders 24, Saints 20.
Patriots (-1.5) in planes
take MDS: The Jets play better than anyone expected, and their defense should perform well against a faltering Patriots attack that has yet to be named as the starting quarterback.
MDS selection: Aircraft 14, Patriots 13.
Take Florio: Just when it feels like the Patriots are falling apart, they find a way to bring it together.
fluoro choice: Patriots 17, planes 14.
Steelers (+11) at Eagles
take MDS: The Eagles will run all over the Steelers as they maintain the NFL’s only unbeaten record.
MDS selection: Eagles 24, Steelers 10.
Take Florio: Kenny Beckett Needs more reps to work toward the ceiling. He still has a long way to go to get there.
fluoro choice: Eagle 31, Steelers 17.
Titans (-2) in Texas
take MDS: The Giants have taken a step back from last season, but they still represent the South Asian category.
MDS selection: Titans 24, Texas 21.
Take Florio: Titans have a knack for quietly winning victories while no one is looking.
fluoro choice: Titans 28, Texas 20.
Commanders (+3) in Colts
take MDS: Taylor Hynek against. Sam Ellinger. Can you feel the excitement?
MDS selection: Colts 10, Leaders 6.
Take Florio: business decision to put Matt Ryan On the bench things may not go well with the footballers who want to win now.
fluoro choice: Leaders 13, Colts 10.
49ers (-1.5) in Rams
take MDS: The Rams’ offense has been horrible this year, and I can’t believe it’s going to continue like this. They will take a step forward and earn an important victory in the NFC West.
MDS selection: Rams 24, 49ers 21.
Take Florio: The Rams don’t have the talent to compete with the 49ers, especially since the 49ers are going to be desperate this weekend.
fluoro choice: 49ers 28, Rams 17.
Giants (+3) in Seahawks
take MDS: I keep playing against the 6-1 Giants and they prove me wrong. Let’s try again.
MDS selection: Seahawks 27, Giants 21.
Take Florio: The Giants are good, but the Seahawks are good enough to bring the New York record back to reality.
fluoro choice: Seahawks 27, Giants 20.
Packers (+11.5) in Bells
take MDS: Aaron Rodgers He’s a double-digit underdog for the first time, and for good reason: The Bills are way better than the Packers throughout the game.
MDS selection: Bills 31, Packers 17.
Take Florio: The spirit of Green Bay will be ready, but the bills are too strong.
fluoro choice: Bills 42, Packers 10.
Bengals (-3.5) at Browns
take MDS: Joe Borough He plays great football, and will keep up with the Bengals in the two-team AFC North by pounding the Browns.
MDS selection: Bengals 30, Browns 17.
Take Florio: Bengal’s disappointment became less. Brown became more than one.
fluoro choice: Bengals 35, Browns 20.
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