CBS Sports analysts offer Week 8 NFL game picks and predictions

CBS Sports analysts Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin evaluated the key Week 8 NFL contests, using DraftKings lines from Oct. 27 as a reference. They favored the Green Bay Packers by 3.5 points over the Carolina Panthers, citing the Panthers' league-worst rushing defense and the Packers' improved play. Both writers projected Packers victories, with Dajani predicting a 27-23 win and Dubin a 24-17 result.

For the Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Dajani highlighted Lamar Jackson's return and strong early-season numbers, recommending a Ravens upset at +3.5 points and a 30-28 score. Dubin warned that the pick hinges on Jackson’s health, ultimately backing the Bills to win while covering the Ravens at +3.5.

The Minnesota Vikings entered the Detroit Lions game as the only unbeaten team, yet Dajani took the Lions at -3, pointing to the Vikings' limited offensive production despite a strong defense. Dubin agreed the Lions’ offense was clicking and also took them to cover the spread.

In the Cleveland Browns versus Pittsburgh Steelers matchup, both analysts supported the Steelers at -3.5, noting the Browns’ reliance on late-game heroics and the Steelers’ solid home ATS record.

Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dajani and Dubin each gave the Atlanta Falcons +2.5, referencing the Falcons’ strong run defense and recent success as underdogs on the road.

The Kansas City Chiefs visited the Denver Broncos, with Dajani favoring the Broncos +1.5 after a poor Chiefs road ATS performance, while Dubin kept the Chiefs as slight favorites.

For the Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders, Dajani took the Commanders -5.5, citing recent defensive lapses by the Eagles, whereas Dubin preferred a closer game with the Eagles as +5.5.

Finally, in the primetime Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks contest, Dajani gave the Bears +3, emphasizing their recent ATS success in night games, while Dubin projected a narrow Seahawks win.

Overall, the analysts offered a mix of spread selections and specific score predictions for each of the eight featured games.