NFL Week 8 Preview | Stack Attack's Blog

Hello everyone. A lot is going on in the sports world: the World Series, the start of the NBA season, big college football games, and of course the NFL. And in the NFL the week revolves around Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field. More on that game in a little bit. Now, it is time to take a look at the week to be in the NFL, Week 8:

Denver @ Baltimore 1:00 ET CBS

This is yet another test for the Broncos and people want to see if they can beat good teams on the road. Baltimore has had two weeks to prepare how they want to stop the Broncos offense and attack the Broncos defense. Likewise for the Broncos. I just think that the Ravens know how big this game is for them. If they lose, it will be their 4th in a row and could end their run at the postseason. One more undefeated team goes down.

Prediction: Broncos 20 Ravens 24

Houston @ Buffalo 1:00 ET CBS

Buffalo has won two in a row, but I don't think many people trust them. Houston is the better team and Matt Schaub has been lights out this season. Their defense still has some questions surrounding them, but I think they make enough big plays to stop the Bills.

Prediction: Texans 24 Bills 16

Cleveland @ Chicago 1:00 ET CBS

The perfect remedy for a team that just got blown out: the Cleveland Browns. That is who the Bears get on Sunday and I suspect that the game will be a blow out... in the Bears favor.

Prediction: Browns 10 Bears 34

Seattle @ Dallas 1:00 ET FOX

Austin Miles has become a household name. And going against a depleted Seahawks defense has got to make him, Tony Romo and the rest of the Cowboys offense very happy.

Prediction: Seahawks 17 Cowboys 31

St. Louis @ Detroit 1:00 ET FOX

I know a lot of people are saying how nice it is for the Lions that the Rams come to town, but the Lions haven't been playing that great lately. There certainly will be a lot of pressure on the Lions to make sure they don't lose to the Rams as this could be the only chance the Rams have to win a game this season. I know I'm probably going to get this one wrong, but I'll attempt it anyway. I'm going with the Rams.

Prediction: Rams 20 Lions 17

San Francisco @ Indianapolis 1:00 ET FOX

Alex Smith is starting at QB for the 49ers. Won't matter. Peyton Manning and the Colts will jump out to an early lead and the 49ers will be out of it so whatever Smith does really won't matter.

Prediction: 49ers 17 Colts 34

Miami @ New York Jets 1:00 ET CBS

It seems like just yesterday that the Jets defense was getting gashed by the Wildcat. You can bet that Rex Ryan is hounding his defense all week and reminding them of their performance in Miami. I think that should help the Jets.

Prediction: Dolphins 17 Jets 24

New York Giants @ Philadelphia 1:00 ET FOX

Philadelphia has "Phillies fever" and for good reason. And I think they will be angry prior to Game 4 of the World Series, because the Giants are going to come in and snap their two game losing streak. They have to. Brian Westbrook is going to be a game-time decision with his concussion which will help the Giants, but the Giants must stop DeSean Jackson. If they don't the Eagles win. But I think the Giants contain him.

Prediction: Giants 27 Eagles 20

Oakland @ San Diego 4:05 ET CBS

Oakland is awful. You knew that already. San Diego is yeah, but... You probably knew that. It is time for the Chargers to win and gain a game on the Broncos in the AFC West, which they will do... easily.

Prediction: Raiders 13 Chargers 27

Jackonville @ Tennessee 4:05 ET CBS

This is one of the most difficult games to pick of the week. The Jaguars are the better team, but their last road game they lost 41-0. The Titans are 0-6 and awful. They have no pass defense. Kerrry Collins is not that good. But I think they can get their first win of the season, as much as I want to pick the Jaguars, I just can't quite get myself to pick them.

Prediction: Jaguars 20 Titans 23

Carolina @ Arizona 4:15 ET FOX

Arizona comes home high off of a victory on the road against the Giants. Now they get Jake "I can throw an interception on almost every pass" Delhomme and the Panthers. The Panthers lost to the Bills...at HOME! And you expect me to pick them? NO.

Prediction: Panthers 13 Cardinals 27

Minnesota @ Green Bay 4:15 ET FOX

I should have put Brett Favre @ Green Bay, but it is about the team as he has said. But you know Brett Favre will have plenty of butterflys and will want to prove to the Packers again that they were wrong. The Vikings secondary without Antoine Winfield still scares me, but they played good last week. Favre may be a little excited early and overthrow some passes, but he will rise up to the occasion and win a crucial NFC North matchup. There is a funeral for Favre on Friday in Green Bay where fans can come say their good-byes and pay their respect to him and remember the good old days. They will be looking back to the good old days again after the Vikings win on Sunday.

Prediction: Vikings 30 Packers 20

Atlanta @ New Orleans 8:30 ET ESPN MNF

Atlanta is a good team, a very good team. The Saints are a great team, and their offense will be rolling on Monday night on national television. Drew Brees will have a phenominal game, especially with the Falcons not having Brian Williams in their secondary. Atlanta I think will still make the playoffs, but they won't win Monday night.

Prediction: Falcons 24 Saints 38

Well that is all I have for this week. Enjoy the World Series, college football on Saturday, and hopefully a week of NFL games with fewer blowouts. Until next time, c ya.