Tell your friends (just not your leaguemates until next week)
by Nic Hoover
As we quickly approach the halfway point of the 2024 NFL season, I think it’s time to reflect on our journey so far.
We started the season facing numerous setbacks, losing several key players shortly after they were mentioned in my articles. Week after week, it’s been a tough grind, filled with unfortunate near misses that left us with little to show for the effort.
My main goal in creating these weekly articles was to gain more experience in sports betting. I hoped to eventually place a $5 parlay with all the picks in my article weekly and use the winnings to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton, which we have unfortunately fallen short of doing so far.
Last week, I decided to introduce a start/sit column, only to realize how challenging it is to sit any star players, given the number of injuries this season. Therefore, I’ve decided to separate the start/sit advice from the betting analysis until the 2025 season. Honestly, if I can’t start producing articles with tangible results—rather than just recounting close calls—I might need to shift my focus to 2025 for betting as well.
Maybe I perform better under pressure; I’m not quite sure. Here’s my commitment: If I don’t improve this week and hit at least 80 percent on these bets this weekend, I will suspend this article until the 2025 NFL season, sparing you the trouble of reading through my cold streak.
I invite you to join me as we analyze some of the NFL’s best matchups for Week 8. Together, we can hopefully raise some money for those who truly need it.
While not every game may present a compelling opportunity to bet on the outright winner, the Optimus team is dedicated to providing thorough betting analysis, ensuring our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the season.
All these compelling NFL Week 8 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, Storyline, Storytime, which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
~ Check out our Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings ~
NFL Week 8 Schedule & Predictions
New York Jets @ New England Patriots
| Jets (-7) | Patriots (+7) |
I’ll be the first to admit that I had high hopes for Davante Adams’ Anytime Touchdown odds last week, but unfortunately, they didn’t pan out.
While the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results, here’s the twist: If betting on Davante Adams to be a key player in Aaron Rodgers’s efforts to keep the Jets in playoff contention is considered crazy, then I don’t want to be sane.
Hoov’s Pick: Davante Adams Anytime TD (+100)
Green Bay Packers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
| Packers (-4) | Jaguars (+4) |
Before even checking the receiving yards betting line for Doubs this week, I was set on betting the over after seeing that Jacksonville was on Green Bay’s schedule.
With Jacksonville struggling to defend the pass this season, Doubs seems like the wide receiver to target. Jacksonville currently ranks first in the number of receiving touchdowns allowed (16) and second in most passing yards allowed.
What began as a major question at the start of the season—”Who are Green Bay’s WR1 and WR2?”—now appears to have been answered, with Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs stepping into those roles. Given that Jayden Reed is banged up this week, Romeo Doubs is a solid pick to surpass 50 receiving yards.
Hoov’s Pick: Romeo Doubs Over 49.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-120)
Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
| Bears (-6) | Commanders (+6) |
What could be a lock at its current betting odds if Jayden Daniels doesn’t see the field this weekend due to injury, could also be one of the biggest question marks on the ticket if Marcus Mariota does inevitably stay on the sideline.
If Jayden Daniels doesn’t play this weekend due to injury, it could significantly impact the betting odds. The difference between a Commanders team led by Jayden Daniels and one led by Marcus Mariota is substantial.
I might be hesitant about the Bears winning by more than six points if Daniels is on the field, but I feel more confident in betting on the Bears as outright winners, especially since they’re coming off a bye week.
Hoov’s Pick: Chicago Bears Moneyline (-148)
More NFL Week 8 Bets
This article analyzed three NFL matchups for Week 8 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
-
Josh Jacobs Over 16.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-115) @ Jacksonville Jaguars
-
Cincinnati Bengals Moneyline (-142) vs Philadelphia Eagles
-
Joe Mixon Over 77.5 Rushing Yards O/U (-120) vs Indianapolis Colts
-
New Orleans Saints Under 16.5 Team Total Points (-112) vs Los Angeles Chargers
-
Miami Dolphins Moneyline (-198) vs Arizona Cardinals
Thank you for reading through the latest installment of Storyline, Storytime on Optimus Fantasy!
Don’t forget to explore NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content further at @hoovtube on X.
As we quickly approach the halfway point of the 2024 NFL season, I think it’s time to reflect on our journey so far.
We started the season facing numerous setbacks, losing several key players shortly after they were mentioned in my articles. Week after week, it’s been a tough grind, filled with unfortunate near misses that left us with little to show for the effort.
My main goal in creating these weekly articles was to gain more experience in sports betting. I hoped to eventually place a $5 parlay with all the picks in my article weekly and use the winnings to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton, which we have unfortunately fallen short of doing so far.
Last week, I decided to introduce a start/sit column, only to realize how challenging it is to sit any star players, given the number of injuries this season. Therefore, I’ve decided to separate the start/sit advice from the betting analysis until the 2025 season. Honestly, if I can’t start producing articles with tangible results—rather than just recounting close calls—I might need to shift my focus to 2025 for betting as well.
Maybe I perform better under pressure; I’m not quite sure. Here’s my commitment: If I don’t improve this week and hit at least 80 percent on these bets this weekend, I will suspend this article until the 2025 NFL season, sparing you the trouble of reading through my cold streak.
I invite you to join me as we analyze some of the NFL’s best matchups for Week 8. Together, we can hopefully raise some money for those who truly need it.
While not every game may present a compelling opportunity to bet on the outright winner, the Optimus team is dedicated to providing thorough betting analysis, ensuring our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the season.
All these compelling NFL Week 8 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, Storyline, Storytime, which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
~ Check out our Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings ~
NFL Week 8 Schedule & Predictions
New York Jets @ New England Patriots
| Jets (-7) | Patriots (+7) |
I’ll be the first to admit that I had high hopes for Davante Adams’ Anytime Touchdown odds last week, but unfortunately, they didn’t pan out.
While the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results, here’s the twist: If betting on Davante Adams to be a key player in Aaron Rodgers’s efforts to keep the Jets in playoff contention is considered crazy, then I don’t want to be sane.
Hoov’s Pick: Davante Adams Anytime TD (+100)
Green Bay Packers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
| Packers (-4) | Jaguars (+4) |
Before even checking the receiving yards betting line for Doubs this week, I was set on betting the over after seeing that Jacksonville was on Green Bay’s schedule.
With Jacksonville struggling to defend the pass this season, Doubs seems like the wide receiver to target. Jacksonville currently ranks first in the number of receiving touchdowns allowed (16) and second in most passing yards allowed.
What began as a major question at the start of the season—”Who are Green Bay’s WR1 and WR2?”—now appears to have been answered, with Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs stepping into those roles. Given that Jayden Reed is banged up this week, Romeo Doubs is a solid pick to surpass 50 receiving yards.
Hoov’s Pick: Romeo Doubs Over 49.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-120)
Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
| Bears (-6) | Commanders (+6) |
What could be a lock at its current betting odds if Jayden Daniels doesn’t see the field this weekend due to injury, could also be one of the biggest question marks on the ticket if Marcus Mariota does inevitably stay on the sideline.
If Jayden Daniels doesn’t play this weekend due to injury, it could significantly impact the betting odds. The difference between a Commanders team led by Jayden Daniels and one led by Marcus Mariota is substantial.
I might be hesitant about the Bears winning by more than six points if Daniels is on the field, but I feel more confident in betting on the Bears as outright winners, especially since they’re coming off a bye week.
Hoov’s Pick: Chicago Bears Moneyline (-148)
More NFL Week 8 Bets
This article analyzed three NFL matchups for Week 8 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
-
Josh Jacobs Over 16.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-115) @ Jacksonville Jaguars
-
Cincinnati Bengals Moneyline (-142) vs Philadelphia Eagles
-
Joe Mixon Over 77.5 Rushing Yards O/U (-120) vs Indianapolis Colts
-
New Orleans Saints Under 16.5 Team Total Points (-112) vs Los Angeles Chargers
-
Miami Dolphins Moneyline (-198) vs Arizona Cardinals
Thank you for reading through the latest installment of Storyline, Storytime on Optimus Fantasy!
Don’t forget to explore NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content further at @hoovtube on X.
As we quickly approach the halfway point of the 2024 NFL season, I think it’s time to reflect on our journey so far.
We started the season facing numerous setbacks, losing several key players shortly after they were mentioned in my articles. Week after week, it’s been a tough grind, filled with unfortunate near misses that left us with little to show for the effort.
My main goal in creating these weekly articles was to gain more experience in sports betting. I hoped to eventually place a $5 parlay with all the picks in my article weekly and use the winnings to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton, which we have unfortunately fallen short of doing so far.
Last week, I decided to introduce a start/sit column, only to realize how challenging it is to sit any star players, given the number of injuries this season. Therefore, I’ve decided to separate the start/sit advice from the betting analysis until the 2025 season. Honestly, if I can’t start producing articles with tangible results—rather than just recounting close calls—I might need to shift my focus to 2025 for betting as well.
Maybe I perform better under pressure; I’m not quite sure. Here’s my commitment: If I don’t improve this week and hit at least 80 percent on these bets this weekend, I will suspend this article until the 2025 NFL season, sparing you the trouble of reading through my cold streak.
I invite you to join me as we analyze some of the NFL’s best matchups for Week 8. Together, we can hopefully raise some money for those who truly need it.
While not every game may present a compelling opportunity to bet on the outright winner, the Optimus team is dedicated to providing thorough betting analysis, ensuring our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the season.
All these compelling NFL Week 8 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, Storyline, Storytime, which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
~ Check out our Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings ~
NFL Week 8 Schedule & Predictions
New York Jets @ New England Patriots
| Jets (-7) | Patriots (+7) |
I’ll be the first to admit that I had high hopes for Davante Adams’ Anytime Touchdown odds last week, but unfortunately, they didn’t pan out.
While the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results, here’s the twist: If betting on Davante Adams to be a key player in Aaron Rodgers’s efforts to keep the Jets in playoff contention is considered crazy, then I don’t want to be sane.
Hoov’s Pick: Davante Adams Anytime TD (+100)
Green Bay Packers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
| Packers (-4) | Jaguars (+4) |
Before even checking the receiving yards betting line for Doubs this week, I was set on betting the over after seeing that Jacksonville was on Green Bay’s schedule.
With Jacksonville struggling to defend the pass this season, Doubs seems like the wide receiver to target. Jacksonville currently ranks first in the number of receiving touchdowns allowed (16) and second in most passing yards allowed.
What began as a major question at the start of the season—”Who are Green Bay’s WR1 and WR2?”—now appears to have been answered, with Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs stepping into those roles. Given that Jayden Reed is banged up this week, Romeo Doubs is a solid pick to surpass 50 receiving yards.
Hoov’s Pick: Romeo Doubs Over 49.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-120)
Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
| Bears (-6) | Commanders (+6) |
What could be a lock at its current betting odds if Jayden Daniels doesn’t see the field this weekend due to injury, could also be one of the biggest question marks on the ticket if Marcus Mariota does inevitably stay on the sideline.
If Jayden Daniels doesn’t play this weekend due to injury, it could significantly impact the betting odds. The difference between a Commanders team led by Jayden Daniels and one led by Marcus Mariota is substantial.
I might be hesitant about the Bears winning by more than six points if Daniels is on the field, but I feel more confident in betting on the Bears as outright winners, especially since they’re coming off a bye week.
Hoov’s Pick: Chicago Bears Moneyline (-148)
More NFL Week 8 Bets
This article analyzed three NFL matchups for Week 8 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
-
Josh Jacobs Over 16.5 Receiving Yards O/U (-115) @ Jacksonville Jaguars
-
Cincinnati Bengals Moneyline (-142) vs Philadelphia Eagles
-
Joe Mixon Over 77.5 Rushing Yards O/U (-120) vs Indianapolis Colts
-
New Orleans Saints Under 16.5 Team Total Points (-112) vs Los Angeles Chargers
-
Miami Dolphins Moneyline (-198) vs Arizona Cardinals
Thank you for reading through the latest installment of Storyline, Storytime on Optimus Fantasy!
Don’t forget to explore NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content further at @hoovtube on X.
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