It’s time for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. I strongly suggest you check out the Week 8 NFL Betting Hub, where you’ll find all of the features and picks from my talented co-workers. On top of that, we never stop pumping out good NFL content on our live shows. That’s the beauty of being a subscriber. As a company, we’re relentless in our effort to get you prepared for these games. With that out of the way, let’s get into the fun stuff. Keep reading for my Week 8 NFL best bets and Week 8 NFL player props.
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Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets – 1:00 pm ET
Didn’t last week show us that New York probably shouldn’t be favored against anyone? The Jets had a golden opportunity to pick up another win, as they were hosting a winless Dolphins team at MetLife Stadium. Miami ended up moving the ball at will in that game, scoring 28 points and picking up its first win of the year.
The Jets will now be hoping to turn things around against a cold Raiders team, but it’s a Vegas squad which really isn’t that bad. In fact, the Raiders are No. 15 in the NFL in EPA/Play (0.019) this season, Kirk Cousins is Pro Football Focus’ 14th-ranked starter, and the team has the sport’s ultimate weapon in Brock Bowers. Perhaps I’m oversimplifying things, but are we sure New York can be trusted to slow the passing game down? The Jets are 24th in the NFL in Dropback EPA/Play Allowed (0.141) this season.
Naturally, a lot of what I just wrote can be applied to the Raiders. Las Vegas has been absolutely awful defensively this season. However, it’s pretty clear that Klint Kubiak is a better head coach than Aaron Glenn. I also have way more faith in Cousins than I do Geno Smith. In what could be a close game, that’s enough for me to take the plus-money odds.
Bet: Raiders ML (+105)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – 1:00 pm ET
This feels like an ideal matchup for T.J. Hockenson. I know the Vikings passing game has been miserable this season, but playing the Lions brings “The Greatest Show on Turf” out of everyone. Detroit is also especially bad against tight ends, ranking 32nd in TDs allowed, 32nd in receptions allowed, and 31st in aDOT allowed to the position. With that in mind, if Kyler Murray can comfortably see over the line in this game, he should see Hockenson with a whole lot of green around him. That said, I’m taking Hockenson to finish with at least 38 receiving yards, and I’m also playing him to score a touchdown.
Bet: Hockenson Over 37.5 Receiving Yards (-117) & Hockenson Anytime TD (+285 – 0.5 units)
Additional Week 8 Best Bets
Panthers +4 (-110 – 1.5 unit) & Panthers ML (+170 – 0.5 units) vs. Packers – Check out my Thursday Night Football Preview!
PARLAY: Browns Alt +8.5 vs. Steelers & Falcons Alt +8.5 vs. Buccaneers (-116 – 1.5 units)
Gunnar Helm Over 15.5 Receiving Yards (-114) vs. Bengals
Week 7 Picks
Texans -9.5 (-122) vs. Giants
Browns ML (-120 – 2 units) vs. Titans
Bucky Irving Over 59.5 Rushing Yards (-122 – 1.5 units) & Anytime TD (+110 – 0.5 units)
Patriots +3 (-105 – 1.5 units), Patriots ML (+138 – 0.5 units), Drake Maye Over 1.5 Passing TDs (-115) vs. Bears
PARLAY: Vikings ML vs. Colts & Packers Alt +8.5 vs. Lions (-103 – 1.5 units)
Seahawks -2.5 (-115) vs. Chiefs
Eagles +5 (-110) & Eagles ML (+190 – 0.5 units) vs. Cowboys
2026 NFL Record: 40-39 (+9.20 units)
