NFL Week in Review – Week 8 Wagering Facts, Fiction and Follies
It has become crystal clear in this topsy-turvy NFL betting campaign, that nothing is as it seems for the majority of teams across the league.
Outside of a just a handful of NFL teams this season (Titans, Giants, Redskins, Panthers) nearly every team in the league has shown a serious propensity to display what I’ve long termed, the ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ symptom.
You football fanatics know what I’m talking about!
Teams that play fantastic, mistake-free’ football one week – and look totally clueless the following week while turning over the ball more than a roasted chicken in a rotisserie.
With that in mind, here is a look at my weekly NFL review column – and a brief comment on what BetUS NFL Sportsbook bettors can expect out of each respective team heading into Week 9.
Cowboys 13 Buccaneers 9
While the Cowboys, (5-3), managed to win this flat-out ugly football game, I am going on record – again – to say that I am not impressed – with either 5-3 team for that matter. The Cowboys look like they could be in trouble this Sunday on the road against the Giants, while the Bucs (5-3) will likely take out their frustrations on the beleaguered Chiefs on the road.
Dolphins 25 Bills 16
Yup, the Bills, (5-2) looked like the next coming of Mr. Hyde in losing to the rebuilding Dolphins, (3-4), just one week after handling the Chargers 23-14 at home. Buffalo plays the mediocre Jets at home next week, while the surprising ‘Fins hit the road to take on the inconsistent, but high-scoring Broncos.
Jets 28 Chiefs 24
The Jets, (4-3), must really be mediocre! After losing to the lowly Raiders in Week 7, Brett and the Boys struggled to squeak by the God-awful Chiefs, (1-6), who couldn’t beat the ‘Sisters of the Blind’ at this point. New York will likely fall on the road against Buffalo, while K.C. hosts the Buccaneers.
Saints 37 Chargers 32
The offensive-minded Saints, (4-4), bombed the suddenly-defenseless Chargers, (3-5), badly and have a bye in Week 9 as do the Bolts, who are allowing a whopping 28 points per game this season and underachieving like every Norv Turner-coached team does.
Redskins 25 Lions 17
The Redskins, (6-2), have made a habit of winning close games this season recording all of their wins this season by a touchdown or less until beating the winless Lions,(0-7), in this contest by a grand total of eight points.
Patriots 23 Rams 16
Despite the fact that I don’t like the Patriots, (5-2), or their ‘personality-deficient’ head coach, I’ve got to tip my hat as Bill Belichick just keeps finding ways to lead his team to victories. Even in losing, the Rams, (2-5), look a lot better under Jim Haslett than they ever did under former head coach Scott Linehan. The Pats have a tough road date against the Colts while the Rams have their own touch matchup at home against the Cardinals.
Eagles 27 Falcons 14
Despite their win over the young and rebuilding Falcons, (4-3), I will go on record – again – to say that I am not impressed with the Eagles, (4-3), one iota. Philly hits the road to take on the mediocre Seahawks while Atlanta, (4-4), has a legitimate shot to beat another young team on the road in the Raiders.
Ravens 29 Raiders 10
Speaking of Oakland, (2-5), the Raiders were trounced handily by the defensive-minded Ravens, (4-3), who visit the resurgent Cleveland Browns on Sunday in an important AFC North matchup that will likely go a long way toward determining one of the AFC wild card spots.
Panthers 27 Cardinals 23
Despite a couple of bumps in the road this season, the Panthers, (6-2), look like legitimate conference title contenders while the Cardinals, (4-3), need to get back in the win column in the worst way if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Seahawks 34 49ers 13
Seattle, (2-5) snapped a three-game losing streak by routing the dysfunctional 49ers, (2-6), who had new head coach Mike Singletary apologizing for his team’s atrocious play to anyone fan that would listen. The Seahawks have a tough home date with the Eagles while the Niners get a bye in Week 9 – thankfully.
Texans 35 Bengals 6
The Texans, (3-4), won their third straight game in beating the winless Bengals 34-13 in Week 8 and host the struggling Vikings on Sunday while the Bengals, (0-8), look like they will fall at home against the frustrated Jaguars.
Browns 23 Jaguars 17
The Browns, (3-4), are keeping their playoffs hopes alive, winning three of their last four contests, while Jacksonville, a legitimate Super Bowl contender entering the regular season, fell in a demoralizing fashion to Cleveland on Sunday. The Brows host NFC North rival Baltimore while Jacksonville should easily handle the Bengals – even on the road.
Giants 21 Steelers 14
The Giants, (6-1) impressed me even more in beating the Steelers, (5-2), as both teams are legitimate conference title contenders this season. New York should be more than fired-up for the visiting Dallas Cowboys in Week 9 while the Steelers hits the road to take on another strong NFC East team in the Washington Redskins.
So, there you have it NFL Sportsbook bettors, all the Week 8 NFL wagering action in a nutshell.
