Matchup toolbox
Week 8 power rankings and team outlooks where available. Odds are a saved schedule snapshot, not live lines.
Minnesota Vikingsat
Los Angeles Chargers
Thu, Oct 23 at 8:15 PM ET · SoFi Stadium
Final: MIN 10 – LAC 37
MIN MFT rank#20LAC MFT rank#17SpreadLAC −3Total45.5MIN ML+142LAC ML-170
Vikings outlook: The quarterback situation for the Vikings is one to keep an eye on, as it may be time to consider putting J.J.
Chargers outlook: After a promising start, the defense is facing challenges, which were evident even as Justin Herbert threw for 400 yards against the Colts.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Vikings · Chargers · Full power rankings
Buffalo Billsat
Carolina Panthers
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · Bank of America Stadium
Final: BUF 40 – CAR 9
BUF MFT rank#11CAR MFT rank#18SpreadBUF −7Total47.5BUF ML-395CAR ML+310
Bills outlook: The recent bye week provided a crucial break after suffering two consecutive losses.
Panthers outlook: With a 4-3 record, the Panthers have embraced a physical style of football that, while not flashy, is proving effective.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Bills · Panthers · Full power rankings
Chicago Bearsat
Baltimore Ravens
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · M&T Bank Stadium
Final: CHI 16 – BAL 30
CHI MFT rank#15BAL MFT rank#25SpreadBAL −2.5Total45.5CHI ML+124BAL ML-148
Bears outlook: Under the guidance of Ben Johnson, the Bears have transformed into a formidable, hard-hitting squad with a strong focus on the ground game.
Ravens outlook: Coming off their bye week, the Ravens find themselves at a crucial point in the season, with their fortunes potentially riding on a victory against the Bears this week.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Bears · Ravens · Full power rankings
Cleveland Brownsat
New England Patriots
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · Gillette Stadium
Final: CLE 13 – NE 32
CLE MFT rank#26NE MFT rank#10SpreadNE −7Total40.5CLE ML+300NE ML-380
Browns outlook: Following a convincing victory over the Dolphins, powered by an impressive performance from rookie running back Quinshon Judkins and a robust defensive effort, the Browns are riding high.
Patriots outlook: A successful formula in the NFL often comes down to a strong coach-quarterback combination, and the Titans seem to have found that with Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Browns · Patriots · Full power rankings
Miami Dolphinsat
Atlanta Falcons
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Final: MIA 34 – ATL 10
MIA MFT rank#31ATL MFT rank#16SpreadATL −7Total44.5MIA ML+280ATL ML-355
Dolphins outlook: The front office of the Dolphins is facing major challenges, with an underwhelming performance that has fans concerned.
Falcons outlook: Michael Penix Jr.'s inconsistency has led to a rollercoaster season for the Falcons.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Dolphins · Falcons · Full power rankings
New York Giantsat
Philadelphia Eagles
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · Lincoln Financial Field
Final: NYG 20 – PHI 38
NYG MFT rank#24PHI MFT rank#6SpreadPHI −7Total43.5NYG ML+300PHI ML-380
Giants outlook: Blowing a big lead in the loss to the Broncos will certainly sting, but there's a silver lining with the emergence of Jaxson Dart as the quarterback of the future.
Eagles outlook: Jalen Hurts demonstrated in the matchup against the Vikings that he remains capable of delivering big plays through the air when necessary.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Giants · Eagles · Full power rankings
New York Jetsat
Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · Paycor Stadium
Final: NYJ 39 – CIN 38
NYJ MFT rank#32CIN MFT rank#21SpreadCIN −5.5Total43.5NYJ ML+210CIN ML-258
Jets outlook: With an 0-7 record and their starting quarterback benched, the Jets appear to be in serious need of a reset.
Bengals outlook: Securing a road victory against the Steelers has injected new life into the Bengals' division aspirations.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Jets · Bengals · Full power rankings
San Francisco 49ersat
Houston Texans
Sun, Oct 26 at 1:00 PM ET · NRG Stadium
Final: SF 15 – HOU 26
SF MFT rank#14HOU MFT rank#23SpreadHOU −2.5Total41.5SF ML+130HOU ML-155
49ers outlook: At 5-2 and tied for the division lead, the 49ers have proven to be formidable contenders this season.
Texans outlook: Struggling with a subpar offensive line makes securing victories challenging, and that's precisely the predicament the Texans find themselves in.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
49ers · Texans · Full power rankings
Tampa Bay Buccaneersat
New Orleans Saints
Sun, Oct 26 at 4:05 PM ET · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Final: TB 23 – NO 3
TB MFT rank#7NO MFT rank#29SpreadTB −4.5Total46.5TB ML-218NO ML+180
Buccaneers outlook: The Buccaneers' offense struggled to deliver against the Lions, with persistent injury issues adding to their challenges on that side of the ball.
Saints outlook: Spencer Rattler's performance took a downturn with a three-interception game against the Bears, bringing him back to reality.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Buccaneers · Saints · Full power rankings
Dallas Cowboysat
Denver Broncos
Sun, Oct 26 at 4:25 PM ET · Empower Field at Mile High
Final: DAL 24 – DEN 44
DAL MFT rank#19DEN MFT rank#5SpreadDEN −3.5Total51.5DAL ML+160DEN ML-192
Cowboys outlook: The offense is dynamic and promises to be entertaining throughout the entire season.
Broncos outlook: Rallying to beat the Giants certainly shows resilience, but the Broncos still have some concerns to address.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Cowboys · Broncos · Full power rankings
Tennessee Titansat
Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Oct 26 at 4:25 PM ET · Lucas Oil Stadium
Final: TEN 14 – IND 38
TEN MFT rank#30IND MFT rank#1SpreadIND −15.5Total47.5TEN ML+950IND ML-1650
Titans outlook: It doesn't seem like there's been much improvement compared to last year.
Colts outlook: Fueled by a high-powered offense, the Colts are lighting up the scoreboard and showing no signs of slowing down.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Titans · Colts · Full power rankings
Green Bay Packersat
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun, Oct 26 at 8:20 PM ET · Acrisure Stadium
Final: GB 35 – PIT 25
GB MFT rank#4PIT MFT rank#12SpreadGB −3Total46.5GB ML-155PIT ML+130
Packers outlook: With a 4-1-1 record, there's still more potential to be unlocked from the Packers.
Steelers outlook: The recent defeat at home to the Bengals highlights concerns about the legitimacy of the Steelers' 4-1 start.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Packers · Steelers · Full power rankings
Washington Commandersat
Kansas City Chiefs
Mon, Oct 27 at 8:15 PM ET · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Final: WAS 7 – KC 28
WAS MFT rank#22KC MFT rank#8SpreadKC −10.5Total48.5WAS ML+500KC ML-700
Commanders outlook: If Jayden Daniels is sidelined for an extended period, the Commanders could face significant challenges.
Chiefs outlook: With Patrick Mahomes reunited with his receivers, the Chiefs' offense has regained its dynamic edge.
Watch, listen & plan
TV / streaming: Listing not confirmed · Viewing options
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information.
Commanders · Chiefs · Full power rankings
