There's arguably nothing scarier than settling down on Sunday morning, getting ready for the new slate to unfold, and having no clue what to wager on. This week in particular can leave some folks on their heels in the betting sphere. After all, when you're out all night trick-or-treating on Saturday night, who has the time to comb through all the latest news, injury updates, and anything else that could swing a game?
Well, fortunately for you, you've come to the right place. We've fended off the urge to hunt for M&M's, Reese's, and other candy while dressed like our favorite comic-book hero and kept our eyes on the real prize: cashing our Week 8 bets. Below, you can find a pick for every matchup on the docket for Week 8, as well as five best bets.
So, crack open some of your trick-or-treating haul from Halloween and let's bet! Note: New Orleans, New York (Giants), San Francisco, and Houston are on the bye in Week 8. The Colts are already selling off parts amid a 2-5 start to the year, which includes a three-game losing skid entering Week 8.
It's hard to see a scenario where things change for the better this weekend, as they'll head to Jacksonville to face a 4-2 Jaguars team that'll be fresh off its bye week. Coming into this slate, the Colts have a claim to be one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Their 4.5 yards-per-play average is tied for the worst in the league with the Eagles, and a large part of those issues lies at quarterback.
Daniel Jones has yet to rekindle the version of himself from the first half of last year and has thrown an interception in all but one game so far in 2026. Jones ranks 31st out of 33 eligible quarterbacks in passer rating this season, while his per dropback ranks 30th. Among quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts this year, Jones is tied for the second-highest turnover-worth-per-throw rate.
He now faces a Jaguars pass defense that is just outside the top-10 in the league with an 87.7 passer rating allowed. They're also tied for the third-most interceptions (7) in the league. Conversely, you have Trevor Lawrence playing like an MVP candidate and should face little resistance from a Colts defense that has just two interceptions on the year.
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