NFL Week 8 Player Props and Predictions: Will Jared Goff and the Lions bounce back from a humbling loss?
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills: Buffalo is Cooking
The Bills are going up against a top-10 rushing defence in Tampa Bay this week, but there’s still value in taking Buffalo running back James Cook. Through seven weeks, Cook ranks 11th in the NFL with 419 rushing yards on 88 carries (59.9 ypg) and he’s increasingly becoming a receiving target with 186 yards on 17 catches (26.6 ypg).
Cook has hit the Over on his both his rushing yards props and receiving yards props in five of seven games this season. He’s also finished with more than 70 combined rushing and receiving yards five times. We like him for a big performance on prime-time.
NFL Week 8 Prediction: James Cook Over 72.5 rushing + receiving yards (-115)
Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Chargers: More from Moore
The Chicago Bears have been a train wreck at times this season, but one positive has been receiver D.J. Moore’s ability to essentially be a band-aid that covers the inconsistent play of quarterback Justin Fields. Moore is fifth in the NFL with 636 receiving yards, averaging 15.9 yards per catch. His five receiving TDs is fourth-most in the NFL and he’s finished with over 100 receiving yards in three games, including a season-high 230 yards in a Week 5 win against Washington.
When Fields injured his hand just after half time last week, rookie Tyson Bagent relied heavily on Moore, targeting him on 43 per cent of his throws. Moore had four catches for 43 yards in the half. It will likely be more of the same this week as Moore does a lot to cover up Chicago’s lack of a dependable quarterback.
NFL Week 8 Prediction: D.J. Moore Over 58.5 receiving yards (-115)
Las Vegas Raiders at Detroit Lions: Go with Goff
Last week’s 38-3 beatdown in Baltimore was a reality check for Jared Goff and the Lions. Goff finished 33-of-53 passing for 284 yards and no touchdowns. He threw one interception and was sacked five times by the Ravens defence. But hey, we’re big believers in bounce-back games and Goff’s stats in Detroit are noticeably better than his stats on the road.
In three home games this season, Goff has completed 72.9 per cent of his pass attempts, throwing for seven TDs and just two interceptions. He’s only been sacked four times in those games and he has a combined QBR of 113.3. In four road games, Goff’s completion percentage is 65.0 and he has a 4-2 TD-INT ratio. He’s been sacked 11 times on the road and he has a dismal 88 QBR.
Long story short, the Lions are a motivated team and Goff always plays better at home.
NFL Week 8 Prediction: Jared Goff Over 252.5 passing yards
