NFL Pick Em' Week 8 (Upset Alert)

Washington Football Team (2-5) @ Denver Broncos (3-4)

Lines: DEN -3.0 // O/U 44.5

Vincenzo: WFT

Zach: Broncos

Maher: Broncos

James: Broncos

Patrick: WFT

Nick: Broncos

Ryan: WFT

We’re in for an ugly one with these two as the Denver Broncos have been ice cold since winning their first 3 games of the season. The good news is Denver's defense has held strong thus far just giving up 18.1 per game, good for fourth in the league overall. The bad news is they only score 20 a game, stud WR Jerry Juedy should be back this week after a long IR visit. The Washington Football Team’s defense has been beyond disappointing. This highly ranked core was the #1 fantasy defense off the board, yet its week 8 and they’re giving up the most points in the league per game. Let’s see if they can get rolling and build some momentum for the second half of the season.

Carolina Panthers (3-4) @ Atlanta Falcons (3-4)

Lines: ATL -3 // O/U 47

Vincenzo: Atlanta

Zach: Falcons

Maher: Panthers

James: Falcons

Patrick: Falcons

Nick: Falcons

Ryan: Panthers

With Christian Mccaffery still out on the IR this Panthers team has struggled. Outside of rookie QB’s Sam Darnold has the lowest QBR in the league... which is stunning considering his weapons on the outside. The Carolina defense has held their own despite struggles in the secondary. Atlanta has won 3 of their last 4 and enters this game as 3 point favorites. Matty Ice and rookie Kyle Pitts have started to get it going, if Calvin Ridley can step up the production this offense can do damage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-1) @ New Orleans Saints (4-2)

Lines: TB -4.5 // O/U 48.5

Vincenzo: Bucs -4.5

Zach: Bucs

Maher: Bucs -4.5

James Bucs -4.5

Patrick: Bucs

Nick: Bucs -4.5

Ryan: Bucs -4.5

The Bucs and Saints got heated last year when the Saints absolutely blew the doors off of Tampa in early November winning 38-3. Brady’s high powered offense is missing Antonio Brown today but Gronk is finally back and healthy to step in and fill a massive redzone role. The Saints defense has been producing, and if Jameis can continue to see some long drives and keep the TB defense tired we could be in for a shocker in this one.

Tennessee Titans (5-2) @ Indianapolis Colts (3-4)

Lines: IND -3 // O/U 50.5

Vincenzo: Titans

Zach: Titans

Maher: Colts

James: Titans

Patrick: Titans

Nick: Colts

Ryan: Titans

This line was the most shocking for me by far as I initially expected the Titans to be favored by at least 4. Here they are after big wins against the Bills and Chiefs coming in as 3 point dawgs to the Colts. Indy is fresh off a monsoon game against my Niners where they utilized a “Just throw it up the secondary will hold” offense along with attacking the gaps with JT. Tennessee has been working Derrick Henry as he has over 60+ more carries than any other back in the league thus far. We’re in for a battle of the trenches in this one.

Dallas Cowboys (5-1) @ Minnesota Vikings (3-3)

Lines: DAL -3.0 // O/U 52

Vincenzo: Vikings

Zach: Cowboys -3

Maher: Cowboys

James: Cowboys

Patrick: Vikings

Nick: Cowboys

Ryan: Vikings

The Vikings have proven they refuse to play a dull game as all but one contest for them this year has been decided by one score or less. Kirk Cousins has been pretty dialed in with emerging star Justin Jefferson lately as the two have connected 41 times for 542 yards, good for 90.3 yards per game. This Vikings offense ranks 5th in yards but just 14th in points, finishing drives will be key in this prime time matchup. Dallas has been buzzing all season showing a well balanced attack with a dual threat RB core. Trevon Diggs has captured Dallas fans' hearts across the country as he’s already accounted for 7 interceptions in 6 games. Dak is currently questionable so this game is up in the air for now, Copper Rush is likely to start if Dak can’t go.

New York Giants (2-5) @ Kansas City Chiefs (3-4)

Lines: KC -10 // O/U 52

Vincenzo: Chiefs

Zach: Chiefs

Maher: Chiefs

James: Chiefs

Patrick: Chiefs

Nick: Giants

Ryan: Chiefs

The Chiefs hit an all time low with their blowout loss last week to Tennessee where they couldn’t get going on either side of the ball. The Chiefs are giving up 29.0 points per game thus far and their offensive line has gotten torched week by week, getting absolutely exposed by Derrick Henry last week. Mahomes is still averaging 300 passing yards per game, the defense has a big opportunity to build some momentum this week against a lackluster Giants offense with plenty of pieces missing. Daniel Jones could be a solid start this week as the run game is depleted and the young QB has proven he can use his legs to create plays.

- Ryan Mobley / Upside Play