NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 8

Sep 8, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) defends in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks defeated the Panthers 12-7 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks vs. Panthers 

These are two playoffs teams from last season that have found the going much tougher in 2014.  Both quarterbacks are still having good seasons.  Despite the Seahawks struggles, Russell Wilson is having a good season and Cam Newton is putting up good numbers for the Panthers.

However, it’s on defense where the Seahawks and Panthers have come down a notch as they were both ranked 1 and 2 defensively last season.  The Seahawks have dealt with some internal turmoil surrounding the trading of Percy Harvin and Wilson’s leadership of the team has come into question.

But I think the Seahawks will get things together long enough on Sunday to get a tough win on the road.         NFL Picks

Winner:  Seahawks

Score prediction:       27-20  Seahawks   

Points spread:      Seahawks -6

Over/under:  45.5 – Over

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