I’m sure you all know that it’s that time of year again, with ESPN making their weekly NFL picks for Week 8. Man, this season sure is flying by faster than a speeding bullet. I can’t believe it’s already Week 8, and we’re getting deep into the heart of the season. As always, the ESPN crew have been hard at work breaking down the games, analyzing the teams, consulting the experts, and prognosticating on the outcomes. All of their efforts have led to these picks, so I figured I’d take a deeper look at them to see how they measure up.
First of all, the Cleveland Browns have been doing great this season. The experts at ESPN peg them as the favorite to win this week’s match-up with the Cincinnati Bengals. With their explosive offense and swarming defense, it’s hard to argue with their forecast. Who knows, maybe this is the season the Browns finally turn it around and make a Super Bowl push. Anything is possible this year.
Second, we’ve got the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Denver Broncos. Even though the Chiefs have an uphill battle ahead of them, ESPN is still picking them to pull out the win. Of course, a lot of that has to do with the Chiefs star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. He’s been playing lights out so far this season, and when he’s on, they’re tough to beat. It should be an exciting match-up if that proves to be the case.
Staying in the AFC, the New England Patriots look to bounce back after a tough loss two weeks ago against the Buffalo Bills. This week they’ve got the Baltimore Ravens coming to town, and ESPN believes it’s the Patriots’ game to win. This could be a huge moment for the Patriots, as a win will prove to the league that they still have what it takes to be contenders. Will this be the game that sets the tone for the rest of the season?
Next up, the Atlanta Falcons will face off against the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South showdown. ESPN has the Falcons as the favorites to win, and I’m inclined to believe them. The Falcons have been steadily improving under new head coach Dan Quinn, and they could very well be on the verge of becoming the team to beat in the division. It’ll be an exciting game to watch either way.
Lastly, the Dallas Cowboys have a huge match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles. This could be an opportunity for the Cowboys to prove that they’re an elite team, as the Eagles have been the cream of the crop in the NFC East recently. ESPN has the Eagles as the favorites to win, and while the Cowboys have been playing better of late, it’s hard not to see why. All I can say is that I’m looking forward to an exciting game.
As you can see, ESPN is predicting some exciting games for Week 8. It’s times like these that make me glad to be a football fan. Regardless of the scores and outcomes, it’s sure to be an exciting week of football. Let’s see who can prove the experts right and who can set the world on fire with their performance!