Buffalo returns from its bye week looking to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to the Patriots and Falcons, slipping to 2nd place in the AFC East behind New England. The Bills visit Carolina, where veteran Andy Dalton starts in place of the injured Bryce Young, as the Panthers ride a 4-1 stretch and remain unbeaten at home. Despite Carolina’s strong form at Bank of America Stadium and their sturdy defense, Buffalo’s offensive firepower and extra rest should enable the Bills to win this one by at least a touchdown.

The Bengals snapped a four-game skid with a 33-31 upset win over Pittsburgh, improving to 3-4 behind Joe Flacco’s 342-yard, 3-touchdown performance and Ja’Marr Chase’s 161-yard night. Now favored for the first time since Week 2, Cincinnati looks to build momentum against the winless Jets. New York’s offense remains a mess, with head coach Aaron Glenn undecided between Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. While Flacco has covered in both starts for the Bengals, this marks his first outing as a favorite, and Cincinnati’s leaky defense — second-worst in yards allowed — remains a concern. Despite being 0-7, the Jets have kept things close at times and just by 2 points to the Steelers, Buccaneers and Broncos, who all lead their divisions. Expect another tight game here.

Despite a rash of injuries, the 5-2 49ers have remained one of the NFL’s most resilient teams, winning 4 of 6 behind fill-in QB Mac Jones, including a 20-10 victory over the Falcons that was fueled by Christian McCaffrey’s 200+ total yards. Houston, meanwhile, has shown flashes after an 0-3 start, shutting out Tennessee and routing Baltimore before falling 27-19 in Seattle. With Houston returning home after a tough road stretch and boasting a top-5 pass defense, the Texans should be able to shut down Jones and rebound at home.

The Packers have cooled off after a hot start, struggling through four straight unimpressive outings against mediocre opposition. Jordan Love has been steady but unspectacular, ranking in the middle of the pack statistically while benefiting from strong 3rd and 4th-down efficiency. Meanwhile, the Steelers bring a similarly efficient offense but with a major emotional edge in Aaron Rodgers, who faces his former team and coach for the first time. Expect Pittsburgh to rally around Rodgers, with the Steelers holding value as a home underdog in this one.

The injury-riddled Commanders enter Week 8 in rough shape, still without top receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin and now missing quarterback Jayden Daniels for at least 2-3 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Marcus Mariota is expected to start on the road against a surging Chiefs team that’s quickly regaining elite form after a slow start. With key playmakers like Rashee Rice returning, the Chiefs looked unstoppable in Week 7, outgaining the Raiders 434–95 in a dominant win. Given Washington’s offensive struggles and Kansas City’s near-full health and momentum, the Chiefs should win this one comfortably.

The Bengals snapped a four-game skid with a 33-31 upset win over Pittsburgh, improving to 3-4 behind Joe Flacco’s 342-yard, 3-touchdown performance and Ja’Marr Chase’s 161-yard night. Now favored for the first time since Week 2, Cincinnati looks to build momentum against the winless Jets. New York’s offense remains a mess, with head coach Aaron Glenn undecided between Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. While Flacco has covered in both starts for the Bengals, this marks his first outing as a favorite, and Cincinnati’s leaky defense — second-worst in yards allowed — remains a concern. Despite being 0-7, the Jets have kept things close at times and just by 2 points to the Steelers, Buccaneers and Broncos, who all lead their divisions. Expect another tight game here.

Despite a rash of injuries, the 5-2 49ers have remained one of the NFL’s most resilient teams, winning 4 of 6 behind fill-in QB Mac Jones, including a 20-10 victory over the Falcons that was fueled by Christian McCaffrey’s 200+ total yards. Houston, meanwhile, has shown flashes after an 0-3 start, shutting out Tennessee and routing Baltimore before falling 27-19 in Seattle. With Houston returning home after a tough road stretch and boasting a top-5 pass defense, the Texans should be able to shut down Jones and rebound at home.

The Packers have cooled off after a hot start, struggling through four straight unimpressive outings against mediocre opposition. Jordan Love has been steady but unspectacular, ranking in the middle of the pack statistically while benefiting from strong 3rd and 4th-down efficiency. Meanwhile, the Steelers bring a similarly efficient offense but with a major emotional edge in Aaron Rodgers, who faces his former team and coach for the first time. Expect Pittsburgh to rally around Rodgers, with the Steelers holding value as a home underdog in this one.

The injury-riddled Commanders enter Week 8 in rough shape, still without top receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin and now missing quarterback Jayden Daniels for at least 2-3 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Marcus Mariota is expected to start on the road against a surging Chiefs team that’s quickly regaining elite form after a slow start. With key playmakers like Rashee Rice returning, the Chiefs looked unstoppable in Week 7, outgaining the Raiders 434–95 in a dominant win. Given Washington’s offensive struggles and Kansas City’s near-full health and momentum, the Chiefs should win this one comfortably.