The NFL season has already given fans and bettors plenty to talk about: shocking upsets, breakout stars, and a handful of storylines no one saw coming. Now, as Week 8 approaches, the stakes feel higher and the outcomes harder to predict.
Some contenders are surging just as others are stumbling. Injuries are reshaping rosters in real time. Betting markets are adjusting just as quickly as the storylines evolve. For fans who follow the league closely, this is where the season gets especially interesting.
Several matchups on the Week 8 slate feature teams that could defy expectations, and understanding how those underdogs and key betting angles fit into the bigger picture can make following the action even more compelling.