Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with an upset as the Los Angeles Rams took down the Minnesota Vikings, 30-20.
Now, an incredible 14 games will be played on Sunday, as there are no teams on bye this week.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 25: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game on December 25, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 20-14. Mahomes and the Chiefs take on the Raiders.
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The staff at Newsweek Sports has their predictions for the first 13 games (stay tuned for the Sunday night matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys). Let’s jump right in:
Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction
Both teams enter this matchup on two-game win streaks. The 3-4 Bengals are home favorites, but the 4-2 Eagles will look to get the big road win. This one should be a high-scoring affair with two high-powered offenses.
Noah Camras: Eagles
Matt Levine: Bengals
Valentina Martinez: Bengals
Jeremy Hanna: Bengals
Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
Jameis Winston is getting his first start of the season for the Browns in an AFC North battle. The Ravens enter as heavy favorites at 5-2, but the 1-6 Browns will look for the upset with a new quarterback at the helm.
Noah: Ravens
Matt: Ravens
Valentina: Ravens
Jeremy: Ravens
Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions Prediction
The Lions are huge favorites in this one against a struggling Titans team. The staff here is all in agreement on this one.
Noah: Lions
Matt: Lions
Valentina: Lions
Jeremy: Lions
Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins Prediction
Tua Tagovailoa is finally making his return for the Dolphins against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. This game has the makings of a shootout.
Noah: Dolphins
Matt: Dolphins
Valentina: Cardinals
Jeremy: Dolphins
New York Jets vs New England Patriots Prediction
The Jets’ best win of the season came against the Patriots in Week 3. They’re big favorites to sweep the season series.
Noah: Jets
Matt: Jets
Valentina: Jets
Jeremy: Jets
Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
This NFC South battle will have massive playoff implications as both teams enter at 4-3. The Buccaneers, however, have a depleted receiving core without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Noah: Falcons
Matt: Falcons
Valentina: Falcons
Jeremy: Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction
The Packers are road favorites, but the Jaguars are coming off their best game of the season last week in London.
Noah: Packers
Matt: Packers
Valentina: Packers
Jeremy: Packers
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Prediction
The 4-3 Colts will look for the road upset in a huge divisional game with major playoff implications against the 5-2 Texans.
Noah: Texans
Matt: Texans
Valentina: Texans
Jeremy: Texans
New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
The Saints have struggled mightily without Derek Carr, and are big underdogs on the road against the 3-3 Chargers.
Noah: Chargers
Matt: Chargers
Valentina: Chargers
Jeremy: Chargers
Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks Prediction
The 5-2 Bills are road favorites against the 4-3 Seahawks in what should also be a high-scoring game.
Noah: Bills
Matt: Seahawks
Valentina: Bills
Jeremy: Seahawks
Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos Prediction
The Broncos are enormous favorites over the Panthers, who are starting Bryce Young at quarterback this week after Andy Dalton was involved in a car accident.
Noah: Broncos
Matt: Broncos
Valentina: Broncos
Jeremy: Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction
The Raiders will look to get the huge home upset and end the Chiefs’ perfect season. They’ll have to do it with Gardner Minshew back at the quarterback spot.
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Noah: Chiefs
Matt: Chiefs
Valentina: Chiefs
Jeremy: Chiefs
Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders Prediction
This battle has the makings of a classic if Jayden Daniels is able to play at quarterback for the Commanders. If he suits up, it’ll be a battle of the top two picks in this year’s draft.
Noah: Commanders
Matt: Bears
Valentina: Commanders
Jeremy: Commanders
