NFL Week 8: Upsets, Predictions, And Key Matchups For The 2024 Season

Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with an upset as the Los Angeles Rams took down the Minnesota Vikings, 30-20. This unexpected victory not only shook up the standings but also set the stage for an exciting Sunday ahead. With 14 games scheduled and no teams on bye, fans are in for a thrilling day filled with action across the league.

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The staff at Newsweek Sports has their predictions for the first 13 games (stay tuned for the Sunday night matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys). Let’s jump right in:

Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction

Both teams enter this matchup on two-game win streaks. The 3-4 Bengals are home favorites, but the 4-2 Eagles will look to get the big road win. This one should be a high-scoring affair with two high-powered offenses.

Noah Camras: Eagles

Matt Levine: Bengals

Valentina Martinez: Bengals

Jeremy Hanna: Bengals

Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Prediction

Jameis Winston is getting his first start of the season for the Browns in an AFC North battle. The Ravens enter as heavy favorites at 5-2, but the 1-6 Browns will look for the upset with a new quarterback at the helm.

Noah: Ravens

Matt: Ravens

Valentina: Ravens

Jeremy: Ravens

Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions Prediction

The Lions are huge favorites in this one against a struggling Titans team. The staff here is all in agreement on this one.

Noah: Lions

Matt: Lions

Valentina: Lions

Jeremy: Lions

Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins Prediction

Tua Tagovailoa is finally making his return for the Dolphins against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. This game has the makings of a shootout.

Noah: Dolphins

Matt: Dolphins

Valentina: Cardinals

Jeremy: Dolphins

New York Jets vs New England Patriots Prediction

The Jets' best win of the season came against the Patriots in Week 3. They're big favorites to sweep the season series.

Noah: Jets

Matt: Jets

Valentina: Jets

Jeremy: Jets

Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction

This NFC South battle will have massive playoff implications as both teams enter at 4-3. The Buccaneers, however, have a depleted receiving core without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Noah: Falcons

Matt: Falcons

Valentina: Falcons

Jeremy: Buccaneers