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NFL Week 8 early predictions: Falcons vs. Buccaneers, Bears vs. Seahawks best bets

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Richter, E. (2026, October 26). NFL Week 8 early predictions: Falcons vs. Buccaneers, Bears vs. Seahawks best bets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/betting/nfl-week-8-early-predictions-falcons-vs-buccaneers-bears-vs-seahawks-best-bets/

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For NFL Week 8, Erich Richter offers early predictions focusing on the Falcons versus Buccaneers and Bears versus Seahawks games. For the Falcons-Buccaneers matchup, Richter predicts a close game with Atlanta potentially running a run-heavy offense against Tampa Bay's strong defense, suggesting a bet on the Falcons at +2.5 points. In the Bears-Seahawks game, Richter favors Chicago due to their longer rest period and Caleb Williams' recent performance, recommending betting on the Bears at +3.5 points.

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In NFL Week 8, betting experts are predicting close games with high stakes for teams like the Falcons and Buccaneers. On October 26, Erich Richter from the New York Post offered early predictions, noting that the Falcons will face the Buccaneers with Atlanta favored by +2.5 points (-104 odds) according to Kalshi, indicating a tight contest expected within three points. The article highlights Tampa Bay's third-ranked defense in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) facing an Atlanta team running the ball 29.4 times per game, fifth most in the league, while also boasting an 11th-ranked defense. Recent history shows that home teams have performed poorly against each other recently, with the Buccaneers winning a close 29-28 match last time they met.

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🔮 I projected the Giants would move to +8 from +10 when McCarthy was announced starter, though that did not happen as John Harbaugh’s group won outright.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · NFL Week 8 early predictions: Falcons vs. Buccaneers, Bears vs. Seahawks best bets

🔮 Mahomes gives a sort of eye-roll mixed with clear frustration after he couldn’t lead Kansas City on a touchdown drive in the marquee Week 7 game against the Super Bowl champions.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · Cris Collinsworth has never seen Patrick Mahomes like this as Chiefs get throttled

🔮 They’re both rated pretty much even in terms of DVOA, coming in at No. 17 in DVOA (No. 11 on offense, No. 25 on defense), while the Packers are No. 18 (No. 23 on offense and No. 4 on defense). So no, Micah Parsons is not active, but that really isn’t stopping them. Had Josh Jacobs not returned for the Packers, I’d be all in on the Over, and likely would have had some bets targeting the Over on both Christian Watson and Matthew Golden’s receiving yards. I’m still bullish on them overall, but Jacobs’ return allows Green Bay the option to run the ball much more.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash

🔮 NFL fans have were stuck watching the Falcons in three straight primetime games — and maybe, just maybe, there’s a reason for it.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Mike Florio floats wild NFL conspiracy theory about bizarre primetime schedule quirk

🔮 As he is set for free agency, everyone is guessing who will take Aikman’s place, with many adding that Greg Olson could head to ESPN after being demoted to Fox’s No. 2 booth and some are even projecting that current NFL coaches will leave their respective positions to sit next to Buck.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · JJ Watt lands long-term CBS deal after replacing Tony Romo following OWI arrest

🔮 Aikman is set to be a free agent at the end of this season and appears poised to split with the network.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Mike Wilbon calls out ESPN on network: ‘Nobody calls a game better than Troy Aikman’

🔮 Game 6 of the ALCS heads back to St. Petersburg on Monday where the home team Rays will send prized trade deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta to the mound.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Guardians vs. Rays prediction: ALCS Game 6 odds, picks, best bets

🔮 As a result of the multiple blood clots that have been found in his lungs, Hurts will be out till mid-January as he requires more significant care than previously known.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Jalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles feared

🔮 This is one of those few times when I have actually been “waiting all day for Sunday night,” as Carrie Underwood would put it.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Cowboys vs. Packers prediction: Why we’re betting on a historic shootout on ‘Sunday Night Football’

🔮 - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code That 0-4 start could quickly turn into 5-4 and you’ll be off to the races. Buy low on a Houston team that is all-in this year.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Texans vs. Jaguars prediction, best bets: AFC South to be shaken up with Week 6 upset in London

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Week 8 of the NFL season has snuck up on us as we hit Halloween Weekend. asserted

we → sneak → Weekend

No trick or treat puns here, we’re just looking to make some cold hard cash by beating the closing line on a slate of interesting games. asserted

we → look → games

Last week, we didn’t get a ton of line movement, despite expecting some with the Giants enlisting J.J. McCarthy as their starter. asserted

Giants → get → starter

I projected the Giants would move to +8 from +10 when McCarthy was announced starter, though that did not happen as John Harbaugh’s group won outright. asserted

group → project → +10

We move on to Week 8 with a big week ahead and some big games to target. asserted

We → move → week

NFL Week 8 early predictions Falcons +2.5 (-104, 43 percent, Kalshi) over Buccaneers This game should played on razor thin margins with Tampa Bay’s elite defense facing a Falcons squad that should be enthralled in a run-first attack. asserted

that → play → attack

Atlanta is running the ball 29.4 times per game, fifth most in the NFL, while also possessing the 11th ranked defense in DVOA. asserted

Atlanta → run → DVOA

Tampa Bay has the third ranked defense in DVOA, so I’m expecting a tight game that finishes inside of a field goal. asserted

that → have → goal

The last time these two faced off in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers pulled off a 29-28 comeback win and the home team is 1-5 in the last six matchups between these two teams. asserted

team → face → teams

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Bears +3.5 (-114, 53 percent, Polymarket) over Seahawks The last of the hook is beginning to disappear on the betting and prediction markets. asserted

last → read → markets

The Bears will have 11 days of rest when they face the Seahawks. asserted

they → have → Seahawks

I can’t imagine that we get the hook later in the week considering what we’ve seen from Caleb Williams, as he looked like one of the best quarterbacks in the league last week against the Patriots. asserted

he → imagine → Patriots

Chicago isn’t rated very highly in DVOA (No. 15) but Williams has missed a chunk of the season to date. asserted

Williams → rat → date

We’re going in on the Bears this week and we’ll bet the opposite side if the Bears get to +2.5 and hope to middle the primetime spot. asserted

Bears → go → spot

Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. asserted

he → trust → betting

During the football season he’s showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. asserted

he → showcase → market

While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022. asserted

return → bet → 2022

NFL Week 8 early predictions: Falcons vs. Buccaneers, Bears vs. Seahawks best bets

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