Injuries are usually one of the biggest factors in how a team’s season goes. Ultimately, what can be a promising year can turn into a nightmarish one once everything starts to hit the fan.
When it comes to the New York Jets, they were hit hard by the news that running Breece Hall will likely be gone for the year due to an ACL injury.
New York had just pulled off a win last week by beating the Denver Broncos, who were led by backup quarterback Brett Rypien.
Russell’s Wilson Replacement
Rypien was replacing Russell Wilson, who Denver fans are hoping can return before they place their best NFL bets for Week 8.
Every week in the NFL is important, but the division races are starting to tighten up, and teams are starting to separate themselves as contenders for the crown.
Here’s a look at the best NFL games to bet in Week 8. Every team hopes they can avoid making a notable appearance on the NFL injury report to grab another victory.
Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Matchup Information
- Venue: Wembley Stadium
- Matchup Time: 9 a.m.
- How to Watch: Streaming, TV
- Where to Watch: NFL Network, NFL+
Denver Broncos
Offense
Looking at NFL odds for this game seems to think there is not a big expectation for Wilson to return from a partially torn hamstring.
Denver Broncos will have a bye week after facing Jacksonville Jaguars in London Sunday, and it would keep Wilson healthy for a post-bye date with Tennessee.
The Broncos may not have time to wait. However, Denver is off to a 2-5 start in large part due to its woeful offense, which is last in the league in scoring.
Defense
The Broncos’ defense is excellent, ranking third in the league in scoring defense, allowing 16.4 points per game. If Denver could get any type of offensive output, it would be a dangerous team.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offense
The Jaguars’ offense hasn’t been bad at moving the ball this season. Anyone looking at NFL odds can see they are seventh in total yards, having accumulated 371.3 per game this season. What is killing Jacksonville is turnovers. The Jaguars have given the ball away 10 times, which is 25th in the league.
Defense
The Jaguars’ defense has been mostly in the middle of the pack. One bright spot for Jacksonville on defense is that it is holding its opponents under 20 points per game.
NFL Pick: Broncos +3.5 (-110)
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Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints
Matchup Information
- Venue: Caesar’s Superdome
- Matchup Time: 1 p.m.
- How to Watch: TV, streaming
- Where to Watch: CBS, Paramount+
Las Vegas Raiders
Offense
The Raiders have been making anyone making NFL picks that likes to see points scored very happy over the past few weeks.
Las Vegas has found its touchdown on offense and scored 99 points over its past three games. The Las Vegas Raiders’ run offense, led by running back Josh Jacobs, has been especially effective.
Defense: Conversely, anyone making NFL Week 8 picks can see Las Vegas’ defensive struggles.
The Raiders have been excellent against the run, but have struggled to find their groove otherwise. NFL Teams are putting up 25.0 points per game against Las Vegas.
New Orleans Saints
Offense
Even with Andy Dalton at quarterback, anyone making Best NFL Week 8 bets can see the Saints’ offense is very good.
New Orleans is scoring 25 points per game, but have struggled to protect the ball. The New Orleans Saints are last in the NFL with 16 turnovers.
Defense
Looking at the NFL schedule, it will hard to find a team that struggles as much on defense as the Saints.
New Orleans allows 28.6 points per game, which is second-to-last in the league. The Saints also have only forced five turnovers.
NFL Pick: Saints +2 (-110)
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New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
Matchup Information
- Venue: MetLife Stadium
- Matchup time: 1:00 p.m.
- How to Watch: TV, Streaming
- Where to Watch: CBS, Paramount+
New England Patriots
Offense
People making best NFL bets Week 8 will see now that Bailey Zappe fever has died down, regular Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will be ready to reclaim his place as New England Patriots’s starting quarterback.
The Patriots have been just OK on offense with Jones under center.
Defense
The Patriots’ defense has been effective at holding teams to 18.8 points per game. New England, however, has struggled to stop the run, allowing 119 yards per game. The Patriots also have forced 10 turnovers.
New York Jets
Offense
Without Hall in the lineup, people’s best NFL bets Week 8 will need to see if the New York Jets’ fairy tale start can continue.
New York has shown it is a competent team, but has caught some luck with other team’s injuries.
Defense
The Jets defense has been solid, limiting opponents to 19.6 points per game.
NFL Pick: Jets +1 (-100)
NFL Stats and Standings
- The Broncos are 2-5; the Jaguars are 2-5.
- The Raiders are 2-4; the Saints are 2-5.
- The Patriots are 3-3; the Jets are 5-2.
Most Remarkable Player for Each Matchup
Trevor Lawrence will struggle against Denver’s pass rush. Jacksonville’s second-year quarterback has struggled with giving the ball away this season and that trend will continue with the Broncos’ aggressive pass rush.
Jacobs has come on strong the past few weeks for Las Vegas. With the Raiders’ offense line energized, that will allow Las Vegas to open up big holes in the running game.
Jones will show New York fans why he was a No. 1 pick in the draft. While the Jets will ultimately pull out a close win, the New England quarterback will show all of the hype for Bailey Zappe playing ahead of him was ultimately silly.
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