NFL 2023: Week 8 Preview

We’ve almost approached the halfway point of the NFL season. Check out previews, matchups and notes for the Week 8 slate.

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Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Notes: I’m excited for this matchup and where both defenses are about to have a big day.

All-Time History: Dallas leads, 15-13

Prediction: Cowboys

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Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Television: CBS: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Notes: This matchup is ruthless.

All-Time History: Kansas City leads, 72-54

Prediction: Chiefs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Television: Prime Video: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung

Radio: Westwood One: Tom McCarthy, Devin McCourty

Notes: I imagine the Bills bounce back against the Buccaneers, who haven’t quite managed to find their footing this season.

All-Time History: Tampa Bay leads, 8-4

Prediction: Bills

Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Brandon Gaudin, Robert Smith, Jen Hale

Notes: The Panthers are (0-6) on the season. Though the Texans aren’t a strong team, I think they still get a win.

All-Time History: Carolina leads, 4-2

Prediction: Texans

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake

Notes: Division matchups are always difficult but I think it’s going to come down to battling in the trenches.

All-Time History: Green Bay leads, 64-56-3

Prediction: Packers

New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

Notes: Both teams are average. I really don’t know what to think of either.

All-Time History: New Orleans leads, 8-5

Prediction: Colts

New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala

Notes: Let’s be real, the Patriots somehow capitalized off of last week and the Miami Dolphins will wipe the floor with them this week.

All-Time History: Miami leads, 60-53

Prediction: Dolphins

New York Jets @ New York Giants

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan, AJ Ross

Notes: Both New York teams playing and I’m very ready to see how the Giants can bounce back while the Jets continue to be a dark horse.

All-Time History: Giants lead, 8-6

Prediction: Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn

Notes: Both teams are coming off of consecutive win streaks, regardless of having different strengths.

All-Time History: Pittsburgh leads, 13-12

Prediction: Jaguars

Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Beth Mowins, James Lofton, Jay Feely, Amanda Guerra

Notes: What world do we live in where the Falcons are the better team on paper than the Titans?

All-Time History: Tennessee leads, 8-7

Prediction: Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink

Notes: The Eagles struggled in the last matchup with the Commanders, but the Commanders struggled after the Eagles. It’s a real toss up.

All-Time History: Washington leads, 88-83-5

Prediction: Eagles

Cleveland Browns @ Seattle Seahawks

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:05 PM ET

Television: FOX: Adam Amin, Daryl Johnston, Pam Oliver

Notes: Both teams come into the game almost equally matched, except now Browns QB Deshaun Watson is dealing with an injury.

All-Time History: Seattle leads, 13-6

Prediction: Browns

Baltimore Ravens @ Arizona Cardinals

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Television: CBS: Chris Lewis, Ross Tucker, Justin Walters

Notes: Murray is back, but does that make a real difference for the Ravens?

All-Time History: Baltimore leads, 5-2

Prediction: Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals @ San Francisco 49ers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Television: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Notes: If Brock Purdy is out, there’s little turnaround time for Sam Darnold to prepare for the Bengals defense.

All-Time History: San Francisco leads, 11-4

Prediction: Bengals

Chicago Bears @ Los Angeles Chargers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 8:20 PM ET

Television: NBC: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Radio: Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic

Notes: What are the Bears this season? Am I crazy for thinking they could win against the Chargers with a new QB that the Chargers don’t have much film on?

All-Time History: Chicago leads, 7-6

Prediction: Bears

Las Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions

When: Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Television: ESPN: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters

Radio: Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner

Notes: Both teams come off of a loss, but one of them is second in their conference and is a lot stronger of a team.

All-Time History: Las Vegas, 7-6

Prediction: Lions

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