There may be no London game this weekend, but there’s plenty to bet on. In this Week 8 episode of the NFL in London Podcast, Wade McElwain and Ryan Cull go game-by-game with straight talk, score predictions, and the kind of Canadian gallows humour that pairs well with a pint.
New York Jets (0–7) at Cincinnati Bengals (2–5)
Wade: “New York Jets are 0 and 7 and you know something’s going to be happening here… They’re going into Cincinnati who are two and five… 44 and a half points over under, weather should be a bit nasty.”
Ryan: “No. I mean, no, there’s absolutely no chance the Jets go in. They don’t even know who their quarterback’s gonna be… Flacco’s just gonna sling it… Every week a revenge tour for Flacco.”
Wade’s Pick: Bengals 24 – Jets 16
Ryan’s Pick: Bengals 27 – Jets 10
San Francisco 49ers (5–2) at Houston Texans (2–4)
Wade: “Houston… are one and a half point favorites over a San Francisco team that is still decimated, still finds Ws in the decimation.”
Ryan: “No, I don’t think so. I mean, I don’t understand this line at all… I’ll take Kyle Shanahan over anyone on their team.”
Ryan’s Pick: 49ers 24 – Texans 17
Wade’s Pick: Texans 23 – 49ers 20
Chicago Bears (4–2) at Baltimore Ravens (1–5)
Wade: “Lamar is supposed to be back… Are the Bears going to fall victim to this?”
Ryan: “I think the Bears are playing the Ravens at the worst possible time any team could play any team in all of football… I’m taking the Ravens to cover. I’m going 31–21.”
Wade: “I still think the spread is too high. I think Chicago could stay in it. I’ve got Baltimore winning, but 26–23.”
Wade’s Pick: Ravens 26 – Bears 23
Ryan’s Pick: Ravens 31 – Bears 21
Miami Dolphins (1–6) at Atlanta Falcons (3–3)
Wade: “Atlanta… seven and a half point favorites… Cousins starting.”
Ryan: “This is an audition for Kirk Cousins… I think Cousins plays really well… Falcons win big… I’m going to go 27–23 for the Falcons.”
Wade: “Now that it’s Cousins, I’m going to go over the spread. So I got it 28–13, Atlanta gets the win.”
Wade’s Pick: Falcons 28 – Dolphins 13
Ryan’s Pick: Falcons 27 – Dolphins 23
Buffalo Bills (4–2) at Carolina Panthers (4–3)
Wade: “Buffalo is four and two. They’re seven point favorites over Carolina… How do you feel about Buffalo’s chances?”
Ryan: “I feel worse that Dalton’s playing… This is a must-win. I’m going to go Bills 30–23.”
Wade: “Yeah, I’ve got it 30 to 24. Buffalo wins, but Carolina covers.”
Wade’s Pick:Bills 30 – Panthers 24
Ryan’s Pick: Bills 30 – Panthers 23
New York Giants (2–5) at Philadelphia Eagles (5–2)
Wade: “Philadelphia is seven and a half point favorites… The Giants were able to sort of keep the clamps on Saquon last week.”
Ryan: “They kind of have to win… It will be National Tight End Day… I see big Dallas Goddard day… I think Eagles still win, but I’m going 27–24.”
Wade: “I’ve got it three points as well. I got it 26–23. Philly wins, but New York covers it.”
Wade’s Pick: Eagles 26 – Giants 23
Ryan’s Pick: Eagles 27 – Giants 24
Cleveland Browns (2–5) at New England Patriots (5–2)
Ryan: “I don’t feel good about Dylan Gabriel doing anything… I think Pats are just the better team. I’m gonna go 20–13, Pats win.”
Wade: “Yeah, I’m with you on this one… I’ve got it 21–16.”
Wade’s Pick: Patriots 21 – Browns 16
Ryan’s Pick: Patriots 20 – Browns 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5–2) at New Orleans Saints (1–6)
Wade: “Baker Mayfield publicly said this week, ‘I don’t like them.’”
Ryan:“The Saints have just no juice other than Olave… I just think the Bucs are the better team, better coach, more talent, better quarterback… I’m going to go 27–21 for the Bucs.”
Wade: “I have them just exploding on New Orleans… I’ve got it 33–20.”
Wade’s Pick: Buccaneers 33 – Saints 20
Ryan’s Pick: Buccaneers 27 – Saints 21
Tennessee Titans (1–6) at Indianapolis Colts (6–1)
Wade: “This Indianapolis team has been scoring like 30 points… Jonathan Taylor is unstoppable.”
Ryan: “I just don’t see any way the Titans keep this close… I’m going to go 35–20 for the Colts.
Wade’s Pick: Colts 31 – Titans 18
Ryan’s Pick: Colts 35 – Titans 20
Dallas Cowboys (3–3–1) at Denver Broncos (5–2)
Wade: “Dallas three-three-and-one… Is this a game Dallas can win or is Denver…?”
Ryan: “Yeah, I like Dallas… I think the Cowboys are the better team… I’m gonna go 30–24 Cowboys win.”
Wade’s Pick: Broncos 33 – Cowboys 28
Ryan’s Pick: Cowboys 30 – Broncos 24
Green Bay Packers (4–1–1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4–2)
Wade: “Aaron Rodgers will look to get his revenge… 45 and a half points is the over-under.”
Ryan: “Rodgers isn’t petty at all… I actually like the Steelers to win this… I’m going to go 24–21 for the Steelers.”
Wade’s Pick: Steelers 24 – Packers 20
Ryan’s Pick: Steelers 24 – Packers 21
Washington Commanders (3–4) at Kansas City Chiefs (4–3)
Wade: “Washington are in free fall… Marcus Mariota is playing this week. Yeah, that’s why it’s 12 and a half.”
Ryan: “I just think this is just the Chiefs team that’s feeling it… I’m going 33–17 for the Chiefs.”
Wade’s Pick: Chiefs 30 – Commanders 17
Ryan’s Pick: Chiefs 33 – Commanders 17
That’s it for Week 8, our predictions. Hopefully you enjoy your sports Saturday — so many sports on, and sports Sunday as well. What games are you going to be watching on Sunday. Don’t forget that the clocks go back Sunday at 2am, so the NFL is only 4 hours difference.
