Week 8 Look Ahead and Thoughts

We have reached the former half way point of the NFL season and ya boy has thoughts. But rather than keep them to myself I decided let me share them with you, my loyal tens of readers who still read this blog when I so decide to dust off the old keyboard. So in an effort to be more creative I am going to try and do this more often, but don't hold me to that because this is free content.  

Random Thoughts:

*Of course I am going to start my thoughts on the NFL in Chicago and the number one overall pick. I was skeptical at the end of last season. I thought the Bears should keep Justin Fields and trade the pick for more assets. I think in hindsight, that would not have been the best move. After a rocky first two weeks, I have become a believer. This kid has IT. 

What is it? He has great anticipation, insane throwing angles and maybe, just maybe the Bears finally have the guy. I'm so excited to see where this goes as he continues to get comfortable.

*Speaking of rookie quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels? I am sorry I was not familiar with your game. He has been wildly accurate, and appears to be the perfect quarterback for Kliff Kingsbury's offense, He is a bit hobbled coming into this week which was my most pressing concern regarding him.

He takes comically large hits but if he can learn to protect himself then he along with Caleb will be causing hell among NFL defenses for a very long time. 

*Derrick Henry is unreal. Seriously. 

*Lamar Jackson is 2nd in the MVP race currently. Giving him the juggernaut at running back and the continued growth of Zay Flowers he has the Ravens humming along quite nicely.

Will this finally be the year the Ravens break through? No idea but this may be the best equipped they have been and hopefully Lamar continues to mature.

*Jared Goff is the MVP currently. Those are words I never thought I'd type. He has been putting up an efficient almost surgical level dissection of NFL Defenses.

In the last 4 games the Lions have scored more touchdowns then had incompletions. He has completed 73% of his passes so far this season and even had a perfect game. As long as the Lions keep winning and he keeps the turnovers to a minimum then he will no doubt be the NFL MVP. 

*Justin Fields has earned a chance to start, even if it's not in Pittsburgh. 

He led the Steelers to a winning record in Russell Wilson's absence. He always has the respect of his teammates and put up respectable numbers. Even cut down on those pesky turnovers, with only one interception and no lost fumbles. He definitely has some things to work on and given the right offensive mind I believe that he will be a very good quarterback for a long time.  

Well enough of that, I'll get to week 8 picks not counting the Thursday night game and let you get the hell on. 

Week 8 Picks: Ravens over Browns
Lions over Titans
Chiefs over Raiders
Steelers over Giants
Jets over Patriots
Eagles over Bengals
Jaguars over Packers (Because Fuck the Packers)
Buccaneers over Falcons
Texans over Colts
Chargers over Saints
Bills over Seahawks
Bears over Commanders
Broncos over Panthers
Cowboys over 49ers
Cardinals over Dolphins