NFL Week 8 2024: If the Cowboys Lose Their Season is Over.
It's a week of must-wins for the Cowboys, Bengals, and even the Jags.
NFL Quick Hitters:
More trades - D’ Andre Hopkins goes to the Chiefs. He’s a perfect fit. He fills a need. I believe he’ll have a strong year with Reid scheme-ing and Mahomes tossing. The Chiefs needed a little spark. Yes, they’re undefeated but the offense has struggled. Injuries ahve been a killer. Hopkins will help move the chains and turn field goals into touchdowns.
Rumors - Craziest rumor I’ve seen is Max Crosby to the Lions. It fits a need for the Lions with Hutchinson out. But c’mon, are the Raiders done for the year? Are they giving up next year as well. They don’t have a QB. So it won’t change until they get a guy. So maybe they’d do it. Gotta get a 1st round pick though.
Russell Wilson - Surprised me. He stuck a fork in the Jets. Played well. Can he sustain it? They’re in a tough physical division. He’ll have to continue his play and improve it but he’ll also need to stay healthy. They play the Giants this week so it’s another game he should shine in. Pickens looked very happy to have balls dropping down out of the sky. I’d keep feeding him.
Cardinals - Cardinals are the most difficult team to judge on a week-to-week basis. They have some unique players. They are streak-ey. They can seem totally out of the game mentally. Then the next week they play great. Streak-ey teams aren’t championship teams. I still don’t trust them.
NFL Games: Week 7
Last week’s totals: 12 - 3: Getting it all dialed in.
Season’s totals: 69 - 38
Survivor pick/Lock of the week: (current streak 4) Steelers - Giants are done. Daniel Jones is going to get crushed by the pass rush.
(Oh, and if you use these picks - or the fantasy lineup at the bottom - to gamble do so at your own risks. I’m a ‘gut feel’ type of picker. I don’t do a computer analysis.)
Thursday Night Game
Vikings vs. Rams - Matthew Stafford is one of my favorite players to watch. And I think he is still highly underrated as a QB. But he’s going to have night. Vikings will bounce back. Rams are talking about trading key players. Vikings win.
Sunday Games
Ravens vs. Browns - Ravens all day. Browns are a mess. Although they’ll have a new QB this week. Jameis can sling it. So, if he doesn’t throw interceptions maybe the Browns have a shot - if the Ravens overlook them. Ravens win.
Titans vs. Lions - Titans have wrapped it up for the year. They may be drafting a QB in the 2024 draft. Levitt’s will make a good backup. Lions win.
Colts vs. Texans - Texans need a bounce back. Theyy played well against the Packers but still lost. They crush the Colts. Texans win.
Packers vs. Jaguars - This should be a close game. The Jaguars need it. They can’t really afford to lose anymore games at this point. They are returning home after two weeks in London. That’s a tough transition. Tough spot for the Jags. they looked great last week but that was the Patriots. Pack wins.
Cardinals vs. Dolphins - Tua should be back. He’s practicing anyway. Everyone will be all smiles. Cardinals travel across the country. Dolphins win.
Jets vs. Patriots - Jets crush the Patriots and start thinking they’re good again. Jets win.
Falcons vs. Buccaneers - Another close game. Bucs are out some players. Falcons need the win. Falcons win.
Eagles vs. Bengals - Despite Barkley running all over everyone, A.J. Brown makes this team go. The defense is coming on but the Bengals can score. I’m going with the home team. I’d have taken the Eagles if they were the home team. Bengals win.
Saints vs. Chargers - Chargers bounce back. Pound the rock. Chargers win.
Bills vs. Seahawks - Bills need to stack wins for playoff seeding. They need to be at home if they are going to have a shot at beating the Ravens in the playoffs. Doesn’t matter if they play the Chiefs. They’ll lose. Bills win.
Bears vs. Commanders - Bears defense is playing great. Caleb is showing his talent. But, even though, Daniels likely isn’t playing, I think the Commanders can pull out a team win. Commanders win.
Panthers vs. Broncos - Bryce Young will be starting. Won’t make a difference. Broncos win. Panthers may not win another game this year. Broncos win.
Chiefs vs. Raiders - Chiefs work in D’ Andre Hopkins. He gets his first TD as a Chief. Chiefs win.
Cowboys vs. 49ers - lots of turmoil in Cowboy land. 49ers pound them on the ground and with their pass rush. 49ers win.
Monday Night Game
Giants vs. Steelers - Steelers crush the Giants. Watts has 3 sacks. Russell Wilson is called the next Bradshaw. Pickens scores on 50+ yard TD. Steelers win.
My FanDuel lineup: (Last week score 67.2, -$15) Horrible week. Daniels getting hurt doomed my team but had a couple of misses anyway. Daniels wouldn’t have helped that much. Week 8: Goff, B. Hall, Achane, Thomas Jr., Odunze, St. Brown, Pitts, Ekeler, Chiefs
Season score: +$5
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