PREDICTIONS Week 8

By Sam Farmer

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Los Angeles Times

Last week against spread: 6-7-1. Season 59-45-1 (.567).

Patriots (2-4) at Bills (5-2)

1 p.m. Sunday | Bills by 4 | O/U: 401⁄

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After losing two in a row, Buffalo had a get-right matchup against the Jets last week and looked “meh.” Bills 27, Patriots 14

Titans (5-1) at Bengals (1-5-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Titans by 7 | O/U: 51

One-win Bengals make games interesting, particularly with the way Joe Burrow has been slinging it. Titans 33, Bengals 28

Colts (4-2) at Lions (3-3)

1 p.m. Sunday | Colts by 3 | O/U: 50

It would behoove the Colts to get the ball in hands of Jonathan Taylor, as Lions are much worse against the run. Colts 27, Lions 21

Jets (0-7) at Chiefs (6-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Chiefs by 191⁄ | O/U: 49

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Jets can’t do much of anything, and that includes protecting the quarterback. Le’Veon Bell’s revenge. Chiefs 38, Jets 13

Steelers (6-0) at Ravens (5-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Ravens by 4 | O/U: 461⁄

The Ravens are rested and ready to blitz Ben Roethlisberger, but Roethlisberger gets the ball out quick. Steelers 28, Ravens 24

Raiders (3-3) at Browns (5-2)

1 p.m. Sunday | Browns by 21⁄ | O/U: 491⁄

2 2 Teams can run on the Raiders, and Kareem Hunt could have a big day. Baker Mayfield has weapons. Browns 30, Raiders 28

Vikings (1-5) at Packers (5-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Packers by 61⁄ 2| O/U: 50 Davante Adams had big game vs. Vikings in Week 1, and Vikes’ defense doesn’t suggest different outcome. Packers 31, Vikings 23

Rams (5-2) at Dolphins (3-3)

1 p.m. Sunday | Rams by 31⁄ | O/U: 451⁄

2 2 Tough draw for Tua Tagovailoa, getting his first NFL start against this defense. The Rams are near the top in sacks. Rams 34, Dolphins 17

Chargers (2-4) at Broncos (2-4)

4:05 p.m. Sunday | Chargers 31⁄ 2| O/U: 441⁄

2 Justin Herbert (12 TDs, 3 INTs) doesn’t look like QB who just picked up his first NFL win. Broncos need big game from Melvin Gordon. Chargers 21, Broncos 10

Saints (4-2) at Bears (5-2)

4:25 p.m. Sunday | Saints by 4 | O/U: 421⁄

2 Saints aren’t looking great, but somehow they’re finding ways to win. The Bears have a really solid defense, but their offense has looked lousy. Saints 21, Bears 17 49ers (4-3) at Seahawks (5-1)

4:25 p.m. Sunday | Seahawks by 3 | O/U: 531⁄

2 As usual, it all depends on Russell Wilson, because Seattle’s defense is terrible. The 49ers are still battling despite injuries. Seahawks 31, 49ers 27

Cowboys (2-5) at Eagles (2-4-1)

8:20 p.m. Sunday | Eagles by 11| O/U: 43

The Eagles can’t protect QB, but they sure can give the opposition fits with that pass rush. It figures to be a long day for Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci, who gets bested by Carson Wentz. Eagles 20, Cowboys 13

Buccaneers (5-2) at Giants (1-6)

8:15 p.m. Monday | Buccaneers by 13 | O/U: 45 Tom Brady has lost two Super Bowls to the Giants, and he would love to pick them apart” That’s going to happen, too, as these teams are heading in opposite directions. Buccaneers 34, Giants 14