2008 Week Eight NFL Football Game Previews
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Oakland Raiders (2-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (3-3)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Baltimore - 7
Over/Under: 36
Preview: The Oakland Raiders feel they have new life on the season. After a nice overtime win on Sunday of the Jets; the Raiders are now 2-4 on the season. After Baltimore the Raiders will host Atlanta and Carolina, so the Raiders hope to sneak one on the road before taking their chances back home. The Raiders are being outscored on the year 148-97 on the season. Currently, Oakland is in third place, just a game and half behind Denver in the AFC West. The Raiders are 1-2 thus far at home. For Baltimore, after two straight wins to start the season they dropped three straight, only to follow up with a win on Sunday. The win Sunday was a 27-13 win at Miami. After the Raiders, Baltimore will travel for three straight weeks; at Cleveland, Houston and NY Giants. The Ravens have struggled to score on the year scoring just 105 points, while yielding 100. The Ravens are 2-1 at home in 2008. Baltimore stands two games behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
Arizona Cardinals (4-2) @ Carolina Panthers (5-2)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Carolina – 4
Over/Under: 43.5
Preview: Who would have thought that the Arizona Cardinals would be traveling to Carolina for one of the biggest games in week eight? The Cardinals, coming off their bye week are 4-2 overall, winners of two straight, and leaders of the NFC West. The Cardinals have scored 177 points, and allowed 144 on the season. Arizona leads St. Louis by two games in the division. Kurt Warner has thrown for 12 touchdowns on the season, and continues to shine, as his age continues to increase. Arizona has wins over San Francisco, Miami, Buffalo and Dallas, while their losses were at Washington and at the Jets. Arizona will begin their portion of the schedule that seems them playing three of four games on the road. For Carolina, a 5-2 start is astonishing for a team that was picked by many towards the bottom of the NFC South. The Panthers sit atop the NFC South, tied with Tampa Bay and ahead Atlanta and New Orleans. The Panthers have outscored opponents 147-104 on the season. The Panthers, after hosting the Cardinals will take their bye in week 9, before starting three of four games on the road.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) @ Dallas Cowboys (4-3)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Dallas - 2
Over/Under: 40.5
Preview: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 5-2 start, and in a two way tie with the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. The Bucs, being led by quarterback Jeff Garcia are getting quality play, after Brian Griese went down with an injury. Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn have been a dynamite two headed monster for Tampa Bay, while Antonio Bryant, and Ike Hilliard have been a quality receiving duo. Tampa Bay is 4-0 at home, and 1-2 on the road. They will have to take the road on Sunday and take on the struggling Dallas Cowboys. With quarterback Tony Romo out with an injured thumb, and the loss of Pacman Jones, and running back Felix Jones banged up; plus two straight losses to Arizona, and St. Louis; the Cowboys are struggling. The Cowboys are having difficulties stopping teams, as they have given up 30 and 34 points in their last two games. Dallas sits in third place behind Washington and the NY Giants in the NFC East. Romo is out until November with his injury.
Washington Redskins (5-2) @ Detroit Lions (0-6)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Washington – 7.5
Over/Under: 42
Preview: The Redskins have been a bit of a mystery through seven games in eight weeks. After an opening loss to the Giants in which the ‘Skins looked lifeless, they were able to rattle off four straight wins, over teams such as Dallas, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Arizona. Then a loss to St. Louis was followed by a win over a Browns team coming in red hot. The Redskins need to show some consistency, and will surely be expected to come away with a win on Sunday at Detroit. Washington is just a half game behind the Giants in the NFC East. On the year, Washington has scored 140 points, and allowed 128. Detroit has been brutal in 2008. Losses to Atlanta, Green Bay, San Francisco, Chicago, Minnesota and Houston have all been ugly. After the Redskins leave town the Lions will face the Bears, Jaguars and Panthers in the next three weeks. The Lions are in last place in the NFC North, and one of just two NFL teams that have yet to win. In two home games for Detroit this season, they have averaged allowing 41 points per game.
Buffalo Bills (5-1) @ Miami Dolphins (2-4)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Buffalo - 1
Over/Under: 42
Preview: The Buffalo Bills made themselves, and their fans get over a little bit of their stomach anxiety on Sunday. Coming away with a 23-14 home win over San Diego, the bye week, and 41-17 loss at Arizona was finally cleared from their minds. Now Buffalo sits at one game up in the AFC East. The Bills next three games come against divisional opponents in Miami, Jets, and Patriots. The Bills have scored 149 points, and allowed 118 on the year. In three road games this season, Buffalo is 2-1. For Miami, after two huge wins over New England and San Diego, week seven was clearly a disappointment. Baltimore 27-13 knocked around the Dolphins. In the loss, the Dolphins allowed 27 points to a Ravens team that was having extreme difficulties scoring. Miami sits three games behind Buffalo in the AFC East, with New England and the Jets sandwiched in between.
St. Louis Rams (2-4) New England Patriots (4-2)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: New England – 7
Over/Under: 43.5
Preview: The St. Louis Rams will definitely invade Gillette Stadium on Sunday with a little big of a swagger. After looking horrendous in the first four games of the year, interim coach Jim Haslett has swung the fortunes and led the Rams to two straight wins; over Washington and Dallas. Steven Jackson is getting the ball more, and the Rams defense has clamped it down. St. Louis is still being outscored by an average of 13.6 points per game. The Rams are 1-2 in road games this season. For New England, Monday night may have been just what the doctor ordered for the slumping Patriots. The world has realized this year’s team is not the 2007 version of the Patriots. Matt Cassell has filled in for Tom Brady and completed 110 of 166 passes for 1095 yards and six touchdowns. The Patriots are one game behind Buffalo in the AFC East, at 4-2, Bills at 5-1. The Patriots are now without stud defensive player Rodney Harrison, and also running back Laurence Maroney.
San Diego Chargers (3-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (3-4) (in London)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: San Diego - 3
Over/Under: 46
Preview: Played in London England, the 3-4 Chargers will see the 3-4 Saints. The Chargers are 3-4, with losses to Carolina, Denver, Miami and Buffalo. In the Chargers 7 games they have scored 192 points and yielding 162. The Chargers sit a game behind Denver in the AFC West at 3-4, while Denver is 4-3. Phillip Rivers has thrown for 16 touchdowns in seven games. LaDainian Tomlinson has struggled a bit as running back for San Diego at times. For New Orleans, the Saints will be without the services of running back Reggie Bush. Bush appears to be out for 2-4 weeks with a leg injury. The Saints are coming off a 30-7 loss at Carolina. The Saints have defeated Tampa Bay, San Francisco, and Oakland, while falling to Washington, Denver, Minnesota, and Carolina. In seven games the Saints have scored 179 and allowed 163. Drew Brees has been solid at quarterback for New Orleans completing 180 of 263 passes. The Saints sit two games behind both Tampa Bay and Carolina in the NFC South.
Kansas City Chiefs (1-5) @ New York Jets (3-3)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: NY Jets - 13
Over/Under: 39
Preview: The Kansas City Chiefs continue to fall on hard times in 2008. After a 34-10 loss at the hands of Tennessee, the Chiefs are now 1-5. The lone win for Kansas City came in week four over Denver. The Chiefs are 2.5 games behind Denver for the lead in the AFC West. Kansas City has scored just 75 points on the year. After leaving New York, the Chiefs will host Tampa Bay, travel to San Diego, and then host New Orleans. For the Jets, after a loss to Oakland, they hope to get back on the winning track. 3-3 thus far, the Jets are hoping for a playoff birth. Behind both Buffalo and New England in the AFC East, the Jets feel this game is a must win. The Jets have scored 154 points, and allowed just 146. Brett Farve has thrown for 1321 yards and 13 touchdowns so far in 2008.
Atlanta Falcons (4-2) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)
Time: 1:00pm EST
Spread: Philadelphia - 9
Over/Under: 45.5
Preview: The Falcons look to continue playing the role of the surprise team of 2008. With four of six wins, including 1 of 3 on the road the Falcons are in the mix in the NFC South. Sitting just a half game behind Tampa Bay and Carolina, the Falcons like where they stand. A year after being the laughing stock of the league, the Falcons are scoring points, and getting solid defensive play. Atlanta has scored 139 points and allowed 127. Matt Ryan has completed 93 of 161 passes for 1164 yards and five touchdowns on the season. Their week eight opponent will be the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles come in at 3-3 on the year, and in last place in the NFC East. Behind NY Giants, Washington, and Dallas, Philadelphia looks to climb back over the .500 mark. The Eagles have beat St. Louis, Pittsburgh and San Francisco, with losses to Dallas, Chicago and Washington.
Cleveland Browns (2-4) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Time: 4:05pm EST
Spread: Jacksonville – 7
Over/Under: 42
Preview: After claiming it was a new season, the Cleveland Browns offense only was able to put up 11 points last week in a loss to Washington. Cleveland will look to get back on track this week at Jacksonville. Cleveland, who has struggled on offense all season has four losses; all to teams at or above .500- Giants, Cowboys, Ravens, Redskins. In six games, Cleveland has just scored 92 points and allowed 106. Cleveland sits three games behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North, with Baltimore sandwiched in between. For Jacksonville, they will look to climb back over .500 after a 0-2 start. In week six, the Jaguars were 24-17 winners over Denver. The Jaguars have been out scored on the season 128-124. Jacksonville has struggled this season, going 1-2 at home while winning 2 of 3 on the road.
Cincinnati Bengals (0-7) @ Houston Texans (2-4)
Time: 4:05pm EST
Spread: Houston – 9.5
Over/Under:
Preview: Cincinnati is 0-7 to start the 2008 season. The Bengals have struggled all season, and most especially in games in which quarterback Carson Palmer has not played in. The Bengals have scored just 14 points a game this season, while allowing nearly 26. The Bengals are in last place in their division; the AFC North, behind Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Cleveland. For Houston, after winning two straight they feel they have started to hit their stride. In week five, the Texans should have gotten a win over Indianapolis; which would put them at .500, but three late turnovers turned over a 17 point lead. The Texans have scored 28.5 points in their last two games; both wins. Houston has wins over Miami and Detroit, while they have fallen to Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Jacksonville and Indianapolis. Matt Schaub has been the starting quarterback in the last two games for Houston.
New York Giants (5-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1)
Time: 4:05pm EST
Spread: Pittsburgh -3
Over/Under: 42
Preview: Two 5-1 NFL teams will go at it Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The defending Superbowl champion New York Giants are coming off a 29-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Giants currently lead the NFC East, ahead of Washington, who is 5-2 on the season. Eli Manning has completed 102 of 160 passes this season and has thrown for 1228 yards and seven touchdowns. Brandon Jacobs has scampered for four touchdowns on the season for the Giants. The Steelers, also at 5-1 are coming off an impressive 38-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in week 7. In the win, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers defense allowed only 212 total yards, and just 84 on the ground to the bengals. The Steelers currently sit two games ahead of Baltimore in the AFC North. The Steelers have also allowed just 89 points in six games thus far in the 2008 nfl season.
Seattle Seahawks (1-5) @ San Francisco 49ers (2-6)
Time: 4:15pm EST
Spread: San Francisco – 5
Over/Under: 41
Preview: Seattle, comes in losers of three straight games; two in which have come by 10 points. Seattle has struggled to score without the services of their quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. He has missed the last two games, and appears to be out for quite some time. Mike Holmgren’s last season in Seattle has not gone as plan for the Seahawks. Seattle sits at the bottom of the NFC West, behind Arizona, San Francisco and St. Louis. Seattle’s lone win came over St. Louis in week three. For San Francisco a 2-5 start got former head coach Mike Nolan fired. Mike Singletary is now the new head man in the bay, and will look to bring some of his toughness to the field for the young 49ers squad. San Francisco has been outscored 130-85 in their last four games; all losses; New Orleans, Philadelphia, New England and the NY Giants. San Francisco is 2-2 thus far at home.
Monday, October 27, 2008
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Indianapolis Colts (3-3) @ Tennessee Titans (6-0)
Time: 8:30pm ET
Spread: Tennessee -4
Over/Under: 41
Preview: If the Indianapolis Colts want to continue their streak of AFC South titles, Monday night is a must win for them. The win will not come easy for the Colts, as they will face the only undefeated team in the National Football League; the Tennessee Titans. The Colts are coming off a blowout loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers; 34-14. In the loss Peyton Manning threw two interceptions and completed just 21 of 42 passes. The Colts have struggled mightily in 2008 with three wins; and two of those coming after being controlled for most of the game. The Colts sit three games behind the Titans in the AFC South. For Tennessee; all things have went the right direction thus far in 2008. The Titans have outscored opponents 149-66 on the season. The Titans, only allowing 11 points per game, have the best defensive mark in the NFL. On Sunday the Titans were 34-10 winners over Kansas City. In that game, the Titans only allowed the Chiefs 272 total yards. Lendale White continues his impressive season, as he ran for three touchdowns on the game along with 149 yards.
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