Week 8 Tips & Odds Today – How to Predict the NFL 2026:
The halfway point of the season is approaching, and in Week 8 our series once again provides you with the best NFL bets for the current Gameweek of the National Football League at a glance.
Rams – Chargers (Sunday, 01.11.2026, 10:05 p.m.)
The Los Angeles city derby will take place at SoFi Stadium, with the Rams nominally hosting this time. The Chargers come out of the bye week rested, but are dragging around the first 0-6 start of the franchise since 2000.
Matthew Stafford, on the other hand, has just taken over the record for touchdown passes in Rams history in the 35-21 win in Las Vegas – and that without the long-term injured Davante Adams. Against such an insecure offense, I see the Rams ahead by at least one touchdown!
That’s why I bet on “Rams -6.5” for Rams – Chargers:
- The Chargers are completely winless and score only 15 points per game.
- Justin Herbert threw at least one interception in all 6 games of the season.
- Kyren Williams and Blake Corum ran together for 192 yards in Las Vegas.
Broncos – Chiefs (Sunday, 01.11.2026, 22:25 CEST)
Denver is at stake for the top of the AFC West, and both teams bring defensive lines that are among the most unpleasant in the league. The Chiefs have to digest their first defeat of the season, while the Broncos go into the duel with three wins in a row and a broad chest.
Sean Payton is running down his offense’s play clock conspicuously far, and Patrick Mahomes is currently at the lowest average shooting depth of his career. Anyone hoping for fireworks here is likely to be disappointed – I expect a tough defensive battle!
That’s why I bet on “Under 43.5 points” for Broncos – Chiefs:
- The last 7 direct duels have all remained below the points line.
- In Seattle, the Chiefs recently only had 213 yards and 3 points.
- 5 of Broncos’ 7 games have been under the line this season.
Seahawks – Bears (Tuesday, 03.11.2026, 02:15 CEST)
Week 8 will conclude with Monday Night Football in Seattle. The Bears arrive with two wins in a row, and Caleb Williams has recently cracked the 300 passing yards mark twice in a row.
However, Seattle’s defense impressively underlined why it allows the fewest yards per play in the league in the 20-3 win against the previously undefeated Chiefs.
On the other side, the NFL’s most vulnerable pass defense awaits Sam Darnold and Co., which is why in the end the home win is clearly for me!
That’s why I’m betting on “Seahawks – Bears win”:
- Seattle has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in the last 35 games.
- Chicago allows 8.7 yards per pass attempt – the weakest value in the league.
- The Seahawks won the last duel together 2 years ago.
