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RADIO.COM Sports NFL Week 8 expert picks

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By Tim Kelly, Audacy
97.1 The Ticket

Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season proved to be the best week so far in this campaign.

On Thursday Night Football, Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to come back and defeat the New York Giants, 22-21.

Despite losing Odell Beckham Jr. for the season, Baker Mayfield turned in a career effort, leading the Browns to a 37-34 victory over Joe Burrow and the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals. Mayfield connected with rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones for the game-winning touchdown with just 11 seconds remaining in the game.

Around the same time on Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions were gifted another drive thanks to Atlanta Falcons' running back Todd Gurley *accidentally* falling into the endzone with 1:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. Matthew Stafford and the Lions made the best of this chance, with tight end T.J. Hockenson hauling in an 11-yard, game-winning touchdown pass as time expired.

To top things all off, the Seahawks surrendered a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter as well on Sunday Night Football, with Russell Wilson and company ultimately suffering their first loss of the season, at the hands of Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals in overtime.

This doesn't even mention narrow victories by the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, all part of a tremendous Week 7 slate.

Before we get to our Week 8 selections, let's take a look at the season-long records of our RADIO.COM Sports experts:

Current Prediction Standings
Jesse Pantuosco: 70-33-1 (9-5 last week)
Jordan Cohn: 68-35-1 (11-3 last week)
Tim Kelly: 65-38-1 (12-2 last week)
John Healy: 64-45-1 (10-4 last week)
Dan Mennella: 59-45-1 (11-3 last week)

Now, here's a look at our selections for every game on the Week 8 slate, which has its work cut out being as compelling as its predecessor:

Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers are hoping to win on Thursday Night Football. Photo credit (Derick E. Hingle/USA Today)

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (Thursday Night Football)

Jesse Pantuosco: Panthers
Jordan Cohn: Falcons
Tim Kelly: Panthers
John Healy: Panthers
Dan Mennella: Panthers

Minkah Fitzpatrick
Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers are undefeated. Photo credit (Charles LeClaire/USA Today)

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

Jesse Pantuosco: Ravens
Jordan Cohn: Ravens
Tim Kelly: Ravens
John Healy: Steelers
Dan Mennella: Steelers

Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa is set to make his first NFL start. Photo credit (Jasen Vinlove/USA Today)

Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins

Jesse Pantuosco: Rams
Jordan Cohn: Rams
Tim Kelly: Dolphins
John Healy: Dolphins
Dan Mennella: Rams

Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Bell is set to take on his former team. Photo credit (Ron Chenoy/USA Today)

New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs

Jesse Pantuosco: Chiefs
Jordan Cohn: Chiefs
Tim Kelly: Chiefs
John Healy: Chiefs
Dan Mennella: Chiefs

Davante Adams
Davante Adams had a monster performance in Week 7. Photo credit (Troy Taormina/USA Today)

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers

Jesse Pantuosco: Packers
Jordan Cohn: Packers
Tim Kelly: Packers
John Healy: Packers
Dan Mennella: Packers

Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford has led the Lions to two straight wins. Photo credit (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions

Jesse Pantuosco: Colts
Jordan Cohn: Colts
Tim Kelly: Colts
John Healy: Colts
Dan Mennella: Lions

Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield is coming off of one of the best games of his career. Photo credit (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns

Jesse Pantuosco: Browns
Jordan Cohn: Raiders
Tim Kelly: Browns
John Healy: Browns
Dan Mennella: Browns

Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow has had an impressive rookie season. Photo credit (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals

Jesse Pantuosco: Titans
Jordan Cohn: Titans
Tim Kelly: Titans
John Healy: Titans
Dan Mennella: Titans

Cam Newton
Cam Newton has struggled in recent weeks. Photo credit (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

Jesse Pantuosco: Bills
Jordan Cohn: Patriots
Tim Kelly: Bills
John Healy: Bills
Dan Mennella: Patriots

Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert has had an impressive rookie season. Photo credit (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos

Jesse Pantuosco: Chargers
Jordan Cohn: Chargers
Tim Kelly: Chargers
John Healy: Broncos
Dan Mennella: Chargers

Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are coming off of their first loss. Photo credit (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

Jesse Pantuosco: Seahawks
Jordan Cohn: Seahawks
Tim Kelly: Seahawks
John Healy: Seahawks
Dan Mennella: Seahawks

Nick Foles
Nick Foles and the Bears are looking to rebound after an ugly loss. Photo credit (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears

Jesse Pantuosco: Saints
Jordan Cohn: Bears
Tim Kelly: Saints
John Healy: Saints
Dan Mennella: Saints

Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz and the Eagles are looking for their second straight win. Photo credit (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday Night Football)

Jesse Pantuosco: Eagles
Jordan Cohn: Eagles
Tim Kelly: Eagles
John Healy: Eagles
Dan Mennella: Eagles

Tom Brady
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are looking for their sixth win. Photo credit (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants (Monday Night Football)

Jesse Pantuosco: Buccaneers
Jordan Cohn: Buccaneers
Tim Kelly: Buccaneers
John Healy: Buccaneers
Dan Mennella: Buccaneers

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