PREDICTIONS Week 8

By Sam Farmer

Los Angeles Times

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

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 lastweek and looked “meh.” 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. 1 p.m. Sunday | Colts by 3 | O/U: 50 Itwould behoove the Colts to get the ball in handsofJonathanTaylor, asLions aremuch 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

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) atRavens (5-1)

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

2 TheRavens are rested andready to blitzBen 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 Teams can run on the Raiders, and Kareem Hunt could have a big day. Baker Mayfield hasweapons. Browns 30, Raiders 28

Vikings (1-5) atPackers (5-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Packers by 61⁄ 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) atDolphins (3-3)

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

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 JustinHerbert (12TDs, 3INTs) 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 findingways towin. 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 QBBenDiNucci, whogets bested byCarson 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