"Catch up on everything before Sunday's action kicks off with 11 matchups. First, analytics writer Seth Walder breaks down three stat trends that could be pivotal this weekend. Then fantasy football writer Eric Moody runs through five players who are rostered in under 50% of ESPN fantasy football leagues as of Saturday and could be started in a jam. That's followed by NFL analyst Matt Bowen predicting three potentially big surprises and sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado giving her favorite bet for Week 8."
"New England's passing offense is on fire, ranking second in EPA per dropback this season and first from Week 3 on. The Patriots tend to work the middle area of the field more than other teams, with 56% of their pass attempts going between the numbers -- the second-highest rate in the NFL. But that is exactly where the Browns deter targets, as only 43% of targets against them have gone between the numbers, the second-lowest rate among defenses."
Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season features 11 matchups while six teams are on bye. The slate highlights three statistical trends that could swing outcomes, including New England's elite passing EPA and its heavy targeting of the middle of the field versus Cleveland's strong deterrence between the numbers and negative EPA on those plays. The week also spotlights five fantasy players rostered in under 50% of leagues who could be viable emergency starts, three potential upset or breakout scenarios, and a single recommended betting selection. Key game questions include Parsons versus Rodgers, a Bears upset in Baltimore, Flacco fantasy upside, and Alec Pierce scoring.
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