NFL PREDICTIONS Week 8

Record against the spread last week: 5-9. Season: 52-54-2.

Broncos (2 -5 ) vs. Jaguars (2 -5 ), in London Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Line: Jaguars by 2 ½. O/U: 40 ½ Both of these teams have dropped four games in a row. Jacksonville gets the edge, though, because even if Russell Wilson is back, he’ll be walking gingerly with that injured hamstring. Jaguars 21, Broncos 17

Dolphins (4 -3 ) at Lions (1 -5 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Dolphins by 4. O/U: 51 ½ The Lions were playing teams close earlier this season yet have averaged a mere three points in their last two games. The Dolphins are climbing back to their feet after stopping a threegame slide. Dolphins 30, Lions 23

Raiders (3 -4 ) at Saints (2 -5 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Raiders by 1 ½. O/U: 49 ½ The Raiders are using the run effectively and it has given Derek Carr more time in the play-action. Raiders 24, Saints 20

Patriots (3 -3 ) at Jets (5 -2 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Patriots by 2 ½ O/U: 39 ½ Losing Breece Hall and Alijah Vera-Tucker is going to hurt the Jets, who won’t be as powerful on offense. The Patriots aren’t going to look that bad on defense two weeks in a row. Patriots 23, Jets 21

Steelers (2 -5 ) at Eagles (6 -0 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Eagles by 10 ½. O/U: 42 ½ The Eagles are healthy and might be the best team in the league. The Steelers had a great game against Tampa Bay, then came back to earth in a low-scoring slugfest against Miami. Eagles 33, Steelers 21

Panthers (2 -5 ) at Falcons (3 -4 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Falcons by 4. O/U: 41 ½ The Panthers are coming off a stunning win over Tampa Bay, but they figure to regress a bit Sunday on the road against a team that runs well. Falcons 24, Panthers 16

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

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Cowboys by 9 ½. O/U: 42 ½ The Cowboys’ defense is back on track after a dip in Philadelphia, and Dak Prescott is still finding his footing. Chicago is coming off a big win at New England but don’t expect that to be a trend. Cowboys 27, Bears 20

Cardinals (3 -4 ) at Vikings (5 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Vikings by 3 ½. O/U: 48 ½ The Cardinals have lost 10 in a row at Minnesota. Make it 11 after Sunday, as the Vikings are coming off their bye and have the NFC North title in their sights. Offense is rolling. Vikings 28, Cardinals 21

Titans (4 -2 ) at Texans (1 -4 -1 )

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Line: Texans by 1. O/U: 38 ½ The Titans aren’t that good, but Mike Vrabel has his team prepared. The Texans are going to control the clock with the run and they’ll be moderately effective that way, but not good enough. Titans 26, Texans 21

Commanders (3 -4 ) at Colts (3 -3 -1 )

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Line: Colts by 3. O/U: 39 ½ The Commanders have won two in a row, and the Colts have a new (and inexperienced) quarterback under center. Colts 24, Commanders 20

4 9 ers (3 -4 ) at Rams (3 -3 )

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Line: 49ers by 1. O/U: 41 ½ Even though San Francisco has lost two in a row, giving up 72 points in the process, the 49ers have the Rams’ number. 49ers 28, Rams 24

Giants (6 -1 ) at Seahawks (4 -3 )

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Line: Seahawks by 3. O/U: 44 ½ Without D.K. Metcalf, the Seahawks are going to have a much harder time with this one. The Giants are 6-1 and undefeated on the road. What’s more, they’re gathering confidence by the week. Giants 27, Seahawks 23

Packers (3 -4 ) at Bills (5 -1 )

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. Line: Bills by 10 ½. O/U: 46 ½ Green Bay’s pass defense is pretty good, and the Bills don’t run it great. But Josh Allen is so dangerous, and that Buffalo front seven is beastly. Aaron Rodgers is going to be swarmed. Bills 35, Packers 24

Bengals (4 -3 ) at Browns (2 -5 )

Monday, 8:15 p.m. Line: Bengals by 3 ½. O/U: 45 ½ The Bengals are getting it rolling. Joe Burrow has lots of targets and the Bengals’ defense has been solid all season. Bengals 28, Browns 24