Week Eight NFL News

Monday night in the Superdome, the 6-0 New Orleans Saints look to remain perfect against the 4-2 Atlanta Falcons in a big NFC South divisional match-up in the Big Easy.

A Saints win against the visiting Falcons would match New Orleans' best start in franchise history and keep them alone atop the conference. Drew Brees and the New Orleans high-powered offense looks to feast on an Atlanta defense that will need to step up and play a lot better then they have of late.

NFL odds makers like the Saints chances as...

Sunday afternoon in M&T Bank Stadium, the 3-3 Baltimore Ravens host the 6-0 Denver Broncos in a huge AFC conference match-up.

After week three, both the Ravens and the Broncos were 3-0. NFL experts said that Baltimore was right where they should be, but Denver's face start was due to a week schedule. Three games later, Denver still hasn't lost and the Ravens can't buy a win.

NFL odds makers still don't believe in the Broncos, calling them the underdog once again. The Vegas line is set at...

With a share of first place in the NFC East on the line Sunday in Philadelphia, it won't be hard for baseball fans to turn their attention from the World Series to the NFL as the 4-2 Eagles play host to the 5-2 Giants in Lincoln Financial Field.

Although the cities of New York and Philadelphia will no doubt be focusing on the Yankees and Phillies this weekend, football fans will certainly be in for a treat as both of these teams have their sights set on a Super Bowl in 2009.

NFL odds makers see this one to be a very close game. The Eagles opened as...

According to Panthers coach John Fox, Jake Delhomme will remain Carolina's starting quarterback despite an NFL-high 13 interceptions in six games.

The coach says that he will not bench his veteran signal caller for this weekend's game against the Arizona Cardinals because he feels that Delhomme still gives his team the best chance to win.

Earlier in the week it was reported that Fox had been thinking about making a move under...

The unbeaten Titans host Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football from LP Field in Nashville. Odds makers have the betting line at, Tennessee -4 with the total sitting at 40 1/2.

The 6-0 Titans marched to a 34-10 win over the hapless Chiefs last Sunday to stretch the NFL's longest regular season winning streak to nine games (including last year).

Although the Titans are off to their best start in team history...

Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, the Steelers host the New York Giants. Odds makers are calling the Steelers a 3 point favorite at home with the total sitting at 42.

The 5-1 Steelers are first in the league in total defense, surrendering a mere 228.3 yards per game. They are also tops in pass defense, letting up just 158.7 yards per game. The Steelers are coming off a 38-10 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals last week. Pittsburgh held their opponent to less than 100 yards rushing for the fifth time this season and surrendered a season-low...

Sunday afternoon Donovan McNabb and the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Odds makers call the Eagles a 9 point favorite with the total sitting at 45 1/2.

Eagles coach Andy Reid must be swirling as optimism as running back Brian Westbrook and wide receivers Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are expected to be returning from injuries on Sunday. The 3-3 Eagles hope they can develop some rhythm and climb out of the basement in the NFL East.

"This was a significant game in general for us," Reid said. "It's important we establish more consistency and eliminate some of the highs and lows."

The NFL’s installment of football across the pond will see the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers face off at Wembley Stadium in London. The odds makers list the betting lines as the Chargers -3 and the total is set at 46.

With both teams sitting at 3-4 and expectations high for the season, this is a pivotal game as each team as they try to get to a .500 record.

New Orleans may have a tougher go of it as their star running back Reggie Bush is injured and did not make the trip to England. Bush had surgery on his left knee Monday and it's unclear how long he'll be out...

At the end of the first quarter of the 2008 season, the Dallas Cowboys were talking about gearing up for a playoff run. Now as they approach the half way mark the Cowboys are trying to focus on salvaging their season.

Sunday, 4-3 Dallas hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Texas Stadium after a humiliating loss last time out. Odds makers call the Cowboys a 2 point favorite with the total sitting at 40 1/2 as the Bucs come to town.

Dallas will look to veteran back-up quarterback Brad Johnson to lead the Cowboy offense as Tony Romo will be out...

With the loss of Pro Bowl safety Rodney Harrison to a season ending leg injury, the Patriots are on the hunt for a replacement.

An obvious option would be for the Pats to look no further than the player they cut almost two months ago, veteran, John Lynch.

The former Buccaneers and Broncos star was cut by the Patriots just before the season started...