- NFL Week 8 Preview: Key Matchups, Storylines, and Predictions
- Chiefs reclaim No. 1 spot in NFL power rankings; Bills, Eagles still top NFC
- NFLRB Index, Week 8: Top five 2024 free agent running backs
- Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Defenses for Week 8
- US football star Cheyna Matthews takes leave of absence for family
- NFL Week 8 Preview: Key Matchups, Storylines, and Predictions
The NFL is back in action this weekend with Week 8 of the regular season. Here are some of the key matchups, storylines, and predictions:
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs: This is a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional Round game, which the Chiefs won 42-36. The Bills are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now, having won five straight games. The Chiefs are also coming off a win, but they have been inconsistent this season.
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys: This is a division rivalry game between two of the best teams in the NFC. The Eagles are 6-0 and the Cowboys are 5-1. The winner of this game will take control of the NFC East division.
New England Patriots at New York Jets: This is another division rivalry game. The Patriots are 3-4 and the Jets are 4-3. Both teams are trying to stay in the playoff race.
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings: This is a rivalry game between two teams that are fighting for a spot in the NFC playoffs. The Packers are 4-3 and the Vikings are 3-4.
Chiefs reclaim No. 1 spot in NFL power rankings; Bills, Eagles still top NFC
The Kansas City Chiefs have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the NFL power rankings, and the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles remain at the top of the NFC.
The Chiefs (6-1) are the most explosive team in the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes leading the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns. The Bills (6-0) have the best defense in the NFL, and Josh Allen is having a career year. The Eagles (6-0) are the most balanced team in the NFL, with a strong running game and a passing game led by Jalen Hurts.
NFLRB Index, Week 8: Top five 2024 free agent running backs
The NFLRB Index is a ranking of the top 50 running backs in the NFL, based on their performance over the past three seasons. Here is the top five for Week 8 of the 2023 season:
- Saquon Barkley, New York Giants
- Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans
- Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers
- Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
- Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings
- Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Defenses for Week 8
Here are some fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em recommendations for defenses for Week 8 of the 2023 season:
Start: Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys
Sit: New York Jets, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans
US football star Cheyna Matthews takes leave of absence for family
US football star Cheyna Matthews is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Commanders to focus on her family. Matthews is one of the top players in the NFL Women’s League, and she has been a vocal advocate for social justice.
