NFL Predictions: Week 8

The NFL’s Week 8 arrives, and there’s celebration in the American Football Conference. The AFC is up to three teams with winning records.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota: Vikings 23-13. Adrian Peterson’s legend grows by the week. He’s fourth in the NFL in rushing, 93.1 yards a game, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.

New England vs. St. Louis at London: Patriots 27-13. Wonder if the Brits will embrace the “New England” name or denounce the “Patriots.” Probably will just cheer for whichever team hits harder.

Indianapolis at Tennessee: Titans 27-26. If Indy wins — and Indy could win — then the Colts are 4-3 and a playoff contender. Not bad for Andrew Luck’s rookie year.

Jacksonville at Green Bay: Packers 42-10. You know, I remember when the Jags were annually competitive. What happened?

San Diego at Cleveland: Browns 19-17. Cleveland and Brandon Weeden are getting better. What if the Chargers are ready to tank?

Atlanta at Philadelphia: Eagles 33-24. Philly is a funny team. Just when you’re ready to write off the Eagles, they rally. Sort of like Michael Vick.

Seattle at Detroit: Seahawks 16-12. Maybe the NFL’s most pleasantly surprising team against the NFL’s most disappointing team. Detroit has appeared to be a mess since the season opener.

Miami at New York Jets: Jetropolitans 18-16. For a franchise that seems to be floundering, the Jets sure play tough. They could have won that game in New England and sent the Patriots to a losing record.