5 Must-See NFL Games in Week 8

NFL Week 8 is here. The fun kicks off with Thursday Night Football (Oct. 26), with Tampa Bay at Buffalo. Here are five must-see NFL games to watch in Week 8.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders

People are going to want to watch this game to make sure Jalen Hurts isn't injured. The Eagles quarterback is dealing with a knee injury, but he thankfully wasn't on the Eagles' latest injury report and is expected to play this game. The Eagles had some great stats in Week 7, and this game against the Commanders is expected to be something of a blowout, but you never know.

Las Vegas Raiders at Detroit Lions

Talk about a turn of momentum. Last week was horrible for the Detroit Lions. The Ravens had 28 points on the board before Detroit even had a first down. But, that game doesn't take away from the great things the Lions have been able to accomplish this year. They still have a solid quarterback in Jared Goff. They even beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Lions welcoming the Raiders to Ford Field for Monday Night Football, and it should be a good watch. It's certainly one of the must-see NFL games in Week 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills

Going into this season, the Buffalo Bills were one of the most dangerous teams in the NFL. They're still good, but their defense has been letting them down. This weekend's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should give more insight into how the Bills are looking this season. No word yet on if defensive tackle Ed Oliver will play this game, but if he does, that will sure help.

New York Jets at New York Giants

Whenever the New York Jets and New York Giants play, it's also a must-see game. These teams seem pretty even to me, so it's anybody's guess who will pull off a win. If I had to go with one, I would pick the Giants, but the Jets have been surprising us (and the Eagles), so it's anyone's game.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are one of the strongest teams in the league. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots have been struggling. But, the Patriots did win against the Bills last weekend, which was impressive. This game could be closer than many predict, and that makes it a good watch. Listen to my NFL podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," below.

Well, my choices have certainly changed for the strongest quarterbacks in the NFL since the season's start. Of course, the major change was Aaron Rodgers being out for the entire season. I didn't see that coming. Who did? But, that's football. You never know what's going to happen and, unfortunately, injuries are all too common.

Here we are, almost into NFL Week 6, following Monday Night Football (Oct. 9). So, who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now? Let's look at some of the top players. Now, you might not agree with some of my picks, and that's okay. We're all entitled to our own opinions. But, I'm looking at a few things when I come up with my rankings. For one, the stats. Are these guys delivering on stats this year? I'm also looking at consistency and winning. Finally, I'm looking at the intangible factor. Do these guys have the heart and desire to really win? All of these factors go into being a great quarterback and leader. That's why they were all part of my decision.

I will say that No. 1 is staying the same for me. It's not a big surprise. You'll see who I picked at the end of this list, and while he hasn't had the best start to the season, he's still the strongest quarterback out there, in my opinion. I kept my No. 2 guy the same, too. But, everything else has changed.

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I'm not just saying this because I'm a Detroit Lions fan, but Jared Goff is the real deal. Goff has helped turn this team around, after decades of losses. He's really found his stride in Detroit, and the Lions are loving him. He's delivered a 4-1 record so far, which is fantastic. Darn those Seahawks.

The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled this year, but Joe Burrow's stats are still among the best in the league. Fans should look at this team in the long-term, and Burrow is a big piece of their future.

I left the Buffalo Bills off my list of the best NFL teams right now, and boy, did I get some listeners disagreeing with me. I agree that the Bills are strong. But, my list came out before last weekend, and now, the Bills look weaker, having fallen to the Jag. So, I do feel a bit vindicated. But, Josh Allen is still a star quarterback.

You know I'm a big Jalen Hurts fan. He, literally, is one of the strongest quarterbacks, and he's also brilliant. He has a heart for this game, a strong will to fight and wisdom beyond his years. He's one of the best, and boy, the Eagles need him.

Patrick Mahomes got off to a rocky start with the Kansas City Chiefs, losing to the Detroit Lions. They've also struggled more in games than expected. But, Mahomes is still the best, when you look at stats and consistency. It'll be interesting to see what the rest of this season brings.