Week 8 Sunday Slate Preview: Every Game, Every Angle
Posted: October 26, 2025, 10:30 AM ET
Week 8 brings another loaded Sunday with 11 games spanning the early and late windows. We've got division clashes, revenge spots, and a few lines that caught sharp movement overnight. Here's the full rundown with context on each matchup—no fluff, just what matters for handicapping.
Early Window (1:00 PM ET)
Chicago Bears (4-2) at Baltimore Ravens (1-5)
Line: Ravens -6.5 | Total: 49.5
Baltimore's been a disaster through six weeks, but that record doesn't tell the whole story. They've lost close games and dealt with injuries that are finally clearing up. Chicago's running the ball well, but their passing attack remains limited. The Ravens' offense should get back on track here—Lamar's been pressing, but hosting a Bears secondary that's vulnerable deep could be the cure. The total feels inflated given Chicago's pace. Baltimore wins, but 6.5 is a number that makes you think twice.
Buffalo Bills (4-2) at Carolina Panthers (4-3)
Line: Bills -7 | Total: 46.5
Buffalo's been money on the road, and Carolina's quietly put together a respectable season but hasn't faced this level of firepower at home yet. Josh Allen's playing at an MVP level, and the Bills' offensive weapons are healthy. Carolina keeps games competitive, but seven feels light for a Bills team that's been covering in these spots. Buffalo should control this one start to finish.
New York Jets (0-7) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
Line: Bengals -6.5 | Total: O/U TBD
The Jets are winless, and this feels like a get-right game for Cincinnati at home. Joe Burrow's been slinging it, and the Bengals desperately need wins to stay in the playoff hunt. New York's defense can make life difficult, but without offensive rhythm, they're not hanging around in shootouts. Cincy covers if they take care of business early.
Cleveland Browns (2-5) at New England Patriots (5-2)
Line: Patriots -7 | Total: 40.5
New England's quietly having a solid year, and Cleveland's been a mess offensively. The Browns +7 is getting 67% of tickets and 82% of money, which tells you the market loves the dog here. That said, New England's defense at home is legit, and the Patriots have been winning ugly all season. This total screams under—two teams that grind, limited explosive plays, and a forecast that could involve some wind. Patriots win, but the Browns hang around long enough to make this one sweat.
San Francisco 49ers (5-2) at Houston Texans (2-4)
Line: Texans -1.5 | Total: 41.5
The 49ers are dealing with a banged-up roster—Brock Purdy's status was questionable all week with toe and shoulder issues, and George Kittle's on IR. Houston gets a short number at home, which feels like a trap until you realize San Francisco's depth might finally be catching up to them. If Purdy sits, this line moves significantly. Houston's defense can create chaos, and their run game is coming together. Lean Texans, but monitor that injury report closely before kickoff.
New York Giants (2-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)
Line: Eagles TBD | Total: TBD
Division games are always tricky, but the Eagles should roll here. New York's offense has been anemic, and Philly's pass rush will feast. The Giants hung tough in their last matchup earlier this season, but that feels like a lifetime ago given how both teams have trended. Eagles big at home.
Late Window (4:05 PM & 4:25 PM ET)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) at New Orleans Saints (1-6)
Line: Bucs -5.5 | Total: 47.5
Tampa's been one of the league's best teams, while New Orleans sits at 1-6 with significant roster issues and questionable execution on both sides of the ball. The Bucs should have the advantage across the board here, but 5.5 in a division game on the road isn't a number to take lightly—these matchups historically tighten up late. Tampa's offense has the tools to control tempo, and if they build an early lead, don't be surprised if this stays under as they lean on the run game and clock management in the second half.
Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) at Denver Broncos (5-2)
Line: TBD | Total: TBD
Denver's defense has been the story all year, and Dallas is coming off a disappointing tie. The Cowboys' offense can move the ball, but turnovers have killed them. Denver's pass rush will test Dak, and the altitude factor is real late in games. This feels like a Broncos win, but the number will matter—anything past a field goal and Dallas becomes interesting.
Tennessee Titans (1-6) at Indianapolis Colts (6-1)
Line: Colts -14.5 | Total: TBD
Indianapolis is rolling, and Tennessee is a disaster. The Colts are 14.5-point favorites, which is massive in the NFL, but warranted here. Indy's offense is balanced, their defense is stout, and they're at home against a Titans team that can't do anything right. This screams Colts blowout—they cover the big number and probably hit the over on their own.
Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET)
Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
Line: Packers -3.5 | Total: 45.5
This is the marquee game of the weekend—Aaron Rodgers returns to face his former team. The Packers are playing great football, and Pittsburgh's been solid but unspectacular. Green Bay's -3.5 on the road in primetime feels about right. The Steelers' defense will make this competitive, but Rodgers knows this offense inside and out, and he'll have something to prove. Packers win outright, and the narrative writes itself.
Final Thoughts
This Sunday slate has a little bit of everything—blowouts, tight divisional games, and a primetime revenge narrative that'll dominate the broadcast. The key is finding edges where the market has overreacted to recent results or where injury situations create value. Keep an eye on weather reports for the Cleveland-New England game, and don't sleep on divisional underdogs getting more than a touchdown—those spots tend to be closer than the numbers suggest. Stay disciplined, monitor injury reports right up to kickoff, and trust your process.
