NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 8

Oct 5, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) with the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Bears vs. Patriots

The Bears are coming off of an embarrassing loss at home to the Miami Dolphins that prompted receiver Brandon Marshall to say the way the team played was unacceptable.  So I fully expect the Bears to play better this week but I don’t think they’ll get the win.

The Patriots have won three straight and while they have been hit by the injury bug and struggled to beat the Jets last week, I think Tom Brady will perform well against the Bears defense and lead the Pats to the win at home.

Winner:  Patriots

Score prediction:       28-24  Patriots   

Points spread:      Patriots -6

Over/under:  51.5 – Over

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