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Week 8 NFL Preview: A Full Slate of Action

This week, the NFL is back in full swing with a packed schedule of 16 games. The action kicks off on Thursday with a showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams.

Thursday Night Football

The Vikings are looking to bounce back from a tough loss last week, and they’ll have their work cut out for them against a Rams team that’s hungry for a win. The Vikings are favored by 1.8 points, with a 53.9% chance of winning outright, according to the Football Power Index (FPI).

Sunday’s Matchups

On Sunday, there are several intriguing matchups to look forward to. The Dallas Cowboys will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in a battle of two of the league’s top teams. The 49ers are favored by 6.5 points, with a 67.3% chance of winning outright.

Other notable matchups on Sunday include the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, the Green Bay Packers vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Cleveland Browns.

Monday Night Football

The week wraps up on Monday night with a matchup between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are favored by 7.6 points, with a 69.2% chance of winning outright.

Odds and Predictions

Here’s a look at the odds and predictions for each of this week’s games:

• Vikings (-145) vs. Rams (+125)
• Falcons (-140) vs. Buccaneers (+120)
• Cardinals (+140) vs. Dolphins (-165)
• Eagles (+125) vs. Bengals (-145)
• Jets (-340) vs. Patriots (+270)
• Titans (+475) vs. Lions (-750)
• Packers (-215) vs. Jaguars (+180)
• Ravens (-450) vs. Browns (+340)
• Colts (+210) vs. Texans (-250)
• Bills (-175) vs. Seahawks (+150)
• Saints (+290) vs. Chargers (-380)
• Panthers (+340) vs. Broncos (-450)
• Chiefs (-600) vs. Raiders (+400)
• Bears (-145) vs. Commanders (+125)
• Cowboys (+175) vs. 49ers (-210)
• Giants (+240) vs. Steelers (-290)

FPI Favorites

According to the FPI, the top favorites to win this week are:

• Chiefs (73.5% chance of winning outright)
• Lions (78.7% chance of winning outright)
• Steelers (69.2% chance of winning outright)
• 49ers (67.3% chance of winning outright)
• Broncos (67.1% chance of winning outright)