Week 8 NFL Picks

We are back! And we are looking for some sort of consistency in the NFL this year! Anything. Please God. It’s definitely been a struggle this year as we try to nail down who is what and what is who. You would like to think after seven weeks, we got it down pat. But in an effort to go undefeated, pour one out for all the people who went winless last week. Here’s to another week of hoping for the best.

THE PICKS!!!

Baltimore Ravens (-8.5) @ Arizona Cardinals

Miami Dolphins (-9.5) vs. New England Patriots

Houston Texans (-3) @ Carolina Panthers

New York Giants (+3) vs. New York Jets

Betting FAQs

Q: Why the Ravens?

A: Baltimore finally looked the part while Arizona’s charm has completely worn off. Lamar and company will want to prove this isn’t a fluke. Will Kyler Murray play? Will he not play? it absolutely won’t matter.

Q: But Rich, The Patriots JUST beat the Bills!

A: I don’t care. The Dolphins just got smoked on SNF in Philadelphia in front of the nation. I don’t think Jesus Christ himself could stop the offense this week. Also, when is the last time New England won back to back games? That would be Weeks 9 and 11 of the 2022 season. Almost a year to the day.

Q: The Panthers won’t get their first win this weekend?

A: No, they won’t.

Q: How will the Giants block the Jets defensive line?

A: If the Giants get back Thomas and Schmitz, this can be an interesting game. Tyrod Taylor has brought the offense to life, and for as good as the Jets defense has been, they have gotten off to slow starts and been susceptible to the run all year. This can be a game where Tyrod actually uses his legs more than most. Wouldn’t be surprised at either result, but the Giants have played well for 2 weeks in a row now with only 1 win to show for it. They haven’t been world beators on offense, but their defense has only given up 21 points in two weeks.

Week 2 NFL Best Bets

We are back for Week 2. We did 50/50 last week as I went 1/3 on spread lines, but went 2/3 in the prop bets. Good to get the Week 1 jitters out of the way. Now that we’ve seen teams for a week, we can diagnose some tendencies and what teams like to do. Here’s to a better Week 2!

Favorite of the Week

Dolphins (-3) over Patriots

Miami’s offense was on a different speed than everyone else’s last weekend. While New England had a solid plan for the Eagles, I truly don’t know how you cover Tyreek Hill and his speed. The fins can also hit you with Waddle and Smythe if need be.

Upset of the Week

Cardinals (+6) over Giants

Was there something to do the Giants getting shutout 40-0? I’m not entirely sure, but what I do know is that both Andrew Thomas and Darren Waller are dealing with injuries while Arizona was surprisingly competitive last week in Washington.

Best Bet of the Week

Buccaneers (+2.5) over Bears

Consider me a non-believer in Chicago until they can prove it. Meanwhile, The Bucs defense reminded everyone they are still here. We also got vintage Baker in Minnesota. A. 2-0 start for Tampa Bay would be something that no one expected.

PROP BETS

Jamaal Williams (NO) anytime touchdown scorer (+125)

Tee Higgins (CIN) anytime touchdown scorer (+150)

Travis Etienne 115+ Rushing Yards

Carolina struggled with the Falcons run game last week, and New Orleans got the run game going in the second half. Expect them to stick with that on Monday. Higgins had 0 catches in Week 1, which means he might explode in Week 2. And while the Chiefs are getting Chris Jones back, I think he is on a snap count, and Etienne seemed to find his rhythm in the 4th quarter last week.