Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle runs to the goal line on a 36-yard touchdown reception from Bryce Young in their 30-27 win against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 12, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium. Dowdle, a former Cowboy, rushed for 183 yards on 30 carries.
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle runs to the goal line on a 36-yard touchdown reception from Bryce Young in their 30-27 win against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 12, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium. Dowdle, a former Cowboy, rushed for 183 yards on 30 carries.

After a wild but thriller of a Thursday Night game, all eyes turn to Sunday. NFL Sunday Week 8 looks to give us action from yet again, 930 am to 1130 pm (eastern).

Here are my plays for NFL Sunday Week 8.

Straights

Rams -3 (-110)

While Puka Nacua may be out, I still feel as if the Rams are the more talented team in this game. While the Jaguars may be able to put up a good fight, that Rams pass rush could give Trevor Lawrence issues. The Rams offense still has enough fire power to get the job done as well, so that’s what makes me want to take them in this game.

Panthers money line (-118)

This is a game that the Panthers could really win. It all just comes down to can they start being a good team on the road. For whatever reason they play so good when at home, then they are a lot worse on the road. With no Garrett Wilson for the Jets, I am curious to see how they are gonna be able to move the ball on offense. I like for the Panthers to ride the momentum of last week and get a nice road win against the Jets. With Chubba Hubbard back as well, this Panthers rushing attack could be really good.

Colts money line (+108)

With Kenny Moore returning for the Colts, this makes their defense that much better. Another reason I’m taking the Colts is because of all the injuries the Chargers are dealing with. The winner of this game will be the one seed in the AFC, so this game could go either way. With how efficient the Colts offense has been, I like for them to get a huge road win this week. Kenny Moore being back is massive for this defense, and should help them look a lot better this week.

Props

Rashee Rice over 5.5 receptions (-106)

In his return this week, I look for Patrick Mahomes to target Rice a good amount. I will not be shocked at all if he ends up with 8-9 receptions, but I feel really good about him getting six receptions in this game.

Harold Fannin Jr over 38.5 receiving yards (-114)

With no David Njoku, Fannin should be in for a big day. Both Tight Ends eat into each other‘s stats, so I think there’s a good chance the books are misreading this number a tad. I like for Fannin to get about 50 receiving yards in this game.

Drake Maye over 1.5 passing touchdowns (-114)

With this revenge game for Mike Vrabel, I like for the Patriots offense to be pretty efficient in this game. I was shocked to see the odds on this number, as I thought it would be at least -150. I like for the Patriots to score at least 28 points, so that leaves Drake Maye a lot of room to throw for two touchdowns. 

Alec Pierce longest reception over 20.5 receiving yards (-122) & over 36.5 receiving yards (-114)

With all the injuries the Colts are dealing with at wide receiver, Alec Pierce is going to get a lot more looks in this game. With how fast he is, there is always a chance of him catching a deep ball. I like for him to get at least 40 receiving yards in this game, and there’s a chance it could all come on one catch.

Kendrick Bourne over 44.5 receiving yards (-114)

The only reason I’m taking this over is because Mac Jones is starting again. With how great of a connection they have, Bourne could easily hit this over.

Quinshon Judkins anytime touchdown (-110)

With how bad the Miami Dolphins run defenses is, there’s a good chance that Judkins could rush it in at any moment 

Davante Adams anytime touchdown (-125)

With no Puca Nacua, Davante Adams is gonna be the receiver that is getting a lot of the looks in this game. I like for him to find the end zone this week as well. 

Parnell’s Nasty Boy Parlay Play of the Day

We are going all touchdown scorers for this Nasty Boy.

I was able to get odds of +1477:

  • Rashee Rice anytime touchdown (+130)
  • Jonathan Taylor anytime touchdown (-180)
  • Zach Ertz anytime touchdown (+110)
  • Rico Dowdle anytime touchdown (+110)

Let’s have a DAY! PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY

Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube 

Betting Record

College Football straights record (regular season): 17-19-1

Pickem Record: 65-27-1

(straights) NFL Bets [regular season] 21-16

(Touchdown scorers) NFL Bets [regular season]  19-14

(Player Props) NFL Bets [regular season] 37-22

$10 Nasty Boy Play (College) : 0-7 {down 5u}

$10 Nasty Boy Play (NFL) 0-19 {down 19u} 

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