Last week proved to be a challenging one for predictions, with a disappointing 8-6 straight-up record and a 6-7-1 mark against the spread. Currently, the season’s ATS record stands at 43-61-3, while the straight-up record is 62-44-1. With a renewed focus on simply picking the games, here are the Week 8 predictions:

Key Matchups

• Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (-3.5)
  Pick: Packers 31, Panthers 24
  Both teams are coming off losses, but the Packers' Jordan Love is expected to shine against a struggling Panthers defense.

• Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (-3.5)
  Pick: Bills 35, Ravens 30
  With Lamar Jackson possibly returning, expect a high-scoring shootout where Josh Allen leads the Bills to victory.

• Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals (-10.5)
  Pick: Bengals 36, Titans 10
  After a strong performance against the Ravens, Joe Burrow is set to continue his momentum.

• Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-3)
  Pick: Lions 23, Vikings 13
  The Lions aim to hand the undefeated Vikings their first loss in a competitive matchup.

• Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets (-1.5)
  Pick: Jets 27, Raiders 16
  The Jets capitalize on the Raiders' defensive struggles.

Additional Predictions

• Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)
  Pick: Steelers 24, Browns 20
• Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
  Pick: Bucs 23, Falcons 17
• Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5)
  Pick: Jaguars 30, Colts 16
• Kansas City Chiefs (-1.5) at Denver Broncos
  Pick: Chiefs 19, Broncos 14
• New England Patriots (-7) at Miami Dolphins
  Pick: Pats 28, Dolphins 14
• Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (-5.5)
  Pick: Commanders 28, Eagles 16
• Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (-3)
  Pick: Seahawks 24, Bears 20

Each matchup presents unique challenges, and this week’s predictions aim to reflect the current state of each team.