NFL Week 8: picks, bets and predictions

Tom Brady He is lost.

There are too many things happening at the same time to the so-called GOAT and it is obvious that it will take much longer to get out of this perfect storm.

On the one hand there is the matter of his imminent separation from Giselle Bundchen who, according to multiple reports, never agreed that Brady decided to return for one more season after announcing his retirement.

Last week, before the game against the Pittsburgh SteelersBrady missed a couple of days of the practices of the Buccaneers to attend as a guest at the wedding of Robert Kraftowner of the Patriots.

Tampa Bay lost that game in Pittsburgh, and Brady was caught on camera angrily calling out his offensive linemen. Really? After going to his friend Kraft’s wedding?

The previous Sunday, in Carolina, Brady played one of his worst games in years and the Bucs were unable to score a touchdown in a 21-3 loss to the Bucs. Panthers.

It is the first time in 20 years that “TB12” has a losing record at this point in the season, but Brady, far from being part of the solution, is rather part of the problem.

He is not the usual Brady, super committed to his team and with the sole objective of winning at all costs. It shows that he doesn’t trust his offensive line and neither does his wide receivers who (true) have dropped several passes from his hands.

He is frustrated and tired. It seems that he wanted to move forward time, end his last season in the NFL and start a new stage in his life as a TV analyst with FOX, a network with which he signed a 10-year contract for 375 million dollars, active since moment when, now, he decides to put an end to his illustrious career.

It’s a matter of time.

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The fact of the week: The margin of difference in the final scores is 9.33 points this season, the lowest average through Week 7 since 1970. Only in 1982, 1983 and 2016 was there a margin of less than 10 points at this point in the season.

GAME OF THE WEEK

New York Giants en Seattle (-3)

Los Giants they are one of the great surprises of the 2022 season and Brian Daboll is one of the candidates to be named Coach of the Year.

The Giants haven’t started a season with a 6-1 record since 2008 and this Sunday in Seattle they will be looking to win their fifth straight game for the first time since 2016, when they posted six wins between October and November.

The resurgence of Saquon Barkley It has been one of the keys. The running back leads the NFL with 906 combined yards. Last week against Jacksonville, he had at least 100 yards for the third time this season.

And then there’s Daniel Jonesthe controversial quarterback fighting for a contract extension with the Giants.

Jones is having his best season as a pro: he has completed 126 of 189 passes (66.6 percent) for 1,223 yards, with six touchdowns and two interceptions for a 90.8 rating.

The Seattle thing is another pleasant surprise in the NFC.

When it was announced that Russell Wilson passed to the Denver Broncos via trade, many of us think that Seahawks they would be condemned to a slow and painful reconstruction.

But Geno Smith he had other plans.

The new starter in Seattle leads the NFL in completion percentage with 73.5%, the fifth highest in the first seven games of a season since 1970, and his rating of 107.7 is third in the NFL and first in the NFC.

Two standout rookies in Seattle, one on each side of the ball: running back on offense Kenneth Walkerwho has 411 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, and on defense cornerback Tariq Woolenleading the league with four interceptions.

Key Duel: Seattle’s offensive line against the Giants’ front line, which includes Leonard Williams Already Dexter Lawrenceleading New York with four quarterback sacks, including three in the last four games.

El pick: Two very even and similar teams in several of their lines. However, Seattle’s offense is more balanced and that could be the difference, especially if Barkley doesn’t have a great game and Jones has to throw more than he wants. Seahawks 27-21 Giants

UPSET

New England (-2.5) en New York Jets

The Jets have lost 12 in a row to New England, most recently 54-13 a year ago. Malaria ends this Sunday. Jets 27-19 Patriots

SURE PICK

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia (-10)

If the rookie Kenny Pickett keep handing out balls like candy on Halloween, this is going to be a real horror movie for Pittsburgh. Eagles 31-17 Steelers

TWO MINUTE DRIVE

Baltimore (-1.5) at Tampa Bay

For now, Tom Brady it’s part of the problem in Tampa, not the solution. Ravens 20-14 Bucs

Denver vs. Jacksonville (-2.5) en Londres

Not satisfied with boring us Monday, Thursday and Sunday, the Broncos take their miserable show to London. Jacksonville 20-10 Denver

Carolina at Atlanta (-4.5)

Marcus Mariota and the rookie Drake London They are a duo to which we must pay more attention. Falcons 29-23 Panthers

Chicago at Dallas (-9.5)

I honestly don’t think Justin Fields can do in Dallas what he did in New England. Cowboys 24-13 Bears

Miami (-3.5) in Detroit

Tua Tagovailoa He shouldn’t have a problem against the worst defense in the league. Dolphins 34-21 Lions

Arizona at Minnesota (-4)

At what point are we going to recognize that Minnesota is the second-best team in the NFC? Vikings 28-21 Cardinals

Las Vegas (-2) at New Orleans

The Saints are 1-3 at home and the Raiders are 0-3 on the road. Something has to give. Las Vegas 31-24 New Orleans

Tennessee (-2) en Houston

Houston is another reason for Tennessee’s recent dominance in the AFC South. Titans 28-19 Texans

Washington en Indianapolis (-3)

Sam Ehlinger will debut as the starting quarterback for the Colts, desperate to try to wake up offensively. It will not be easy against the defense of the Commanders. Indianapolis 24-20 Washington

San Francisco (-1.5) at Los Angeles Rams

The Rams have to find a way to end that seven-game losing streak to the 49ers in the regular season. Los Angeles 27-24 San Francisco

Green Bay vs. Buffalo (-11)

A Josh Allen he has left over what Aaron Rodgers he needs so much: wide receivers. Bills 33-17 Packers

Cincinnati (-3.5) en Cleveland

Sorry about the season Nick Chubb (740 yards and eight rushing touchdowns) because without a quarterback the Browns are harmless. Cincinnati 28-17 Cleveland

Bye week: Kansas City, L.A. Chargers

In the past week: 10-4

Total in the season: 58-49-1

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