Week 8 NFL MVP Chase and Picks

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NFL MVP Chase

We now have a top three for NFL MVP candidates and seven right behind. Remember that to earn an MVP point in a game:

• A quarterback must have a 100.0+ passer rating in a win or tie.

• A back or receiver must have 100+ yards from scrimmage in a win or tie.

• Multiple players on the same team can earn an MVP point in the same game if they meet the standard.

Here are the leaders entering Week 8:

4 MVP Points 6 players

Josh Allen, QB, Bills

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals

Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills

Derrick Henry, RB, Titans

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs

3 MVP Points 6 players

Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers

Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles

Daniel Jones, QB, Giants

Geno Smith, QB, Seahawks

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins

23 points have two MVP points, and 49 have one.

WEEK 8 picks

Last week, I was again 7-7 against the CBS Sports line. Week 3 was my first one making picks, and I'm 35-42 for the season. 

Week 8 has a slate of 15 games. Here are my picks:

Ravens at Buccaneers: Buccaneers by 1

Broncos-Jaguars (London): Broncos by 2

Panthers at Falcons: Falcons by 5

Bears at Cowboys: Cowboys by 3

Dolphins at Lions: Lions by 1

Cardinals at Vikings: Vikings by 3

Raiders at Saints: Raiders by 1

Patriots at Jets:  Jets by 4

Steelers at Eagles: Eagles by 8

Titans at Texans: Titans by 7

Commanders at Colts: Commanders by 1

49ers at Rams: 49ers by 1

Giants at Seahawks: Giants by 4

Packers at Bills: Bills by 8

Browns at Bengals: Bengals by 8

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