NFL Picks Week 8: 10 Shockers You'll Never See Coming

NFL Picks time and I am locked and loaded for this weekend. 

A brief look at the schedule was a revelation to me.  I realized that a good portion of these games will go the way of the dog.  Parity is always a good thing.  This week, it will be a great thing.  

I have picked out 10 games.  Some that could very well be upsetting to the favorites, others will shock you in other ways.  With a game in London this weekend, anything could happen.  

So let's make some bold predictions.  

10: Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (at London)

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 20: Fans of the Denver Broncos cheer a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Ge

Here we have another NFL experiment overseas that should be forgotten right after the final whistle.  

Either way you have two teams that play lackluster football.  In a sense, we all lose.  The 49ers are favored by one point right now.  But we all know, they find new and exciting ways to lose very week. 

Broncos: 24

49ers: 17

9: Wahington Redskins at Detroit Lions

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 17: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions rushes past the tackle of Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 17, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

The Lions play well at home.  They also may be getting Matthew Stafford back.  

Right now, the Lions are favored by two points.  Please disregard them.  McNabb has looked very human this season and Jahvid Best will run all over that team. 

Redskins: 21

Lions: 35

8: Green Bay Packers at New York Jets

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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers encourages the crowd to cheer during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bills 34-7. (Photo by

The Jets are favored by six going into this one.  It is too bad because the Packers are going to win this one outright.  

The reason is Aaron Rodgers.  He is one of the few quarterbacks that can pick apart the Jets defense.

Packers: 17

Jets: 10

7: Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams looks for an open receiver against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

The Rams may be favored here but not by much.  The real shocker is when I tell you that the Rams will win this one handily.  

They will be lead by the three touchdowns, all thrown by Sam Bradford.  The Panthers defense along with the maturation of the QB will be on display this Sunday. 

Panthers: 17

Rams: 27 

6: Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals

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MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 11: A cheerleader of the Miami Dolphins cheers on the field during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Pro Player Stadium on September 11, 2004 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

As of today, the Bengals are favored by 2.5.  I am not a believer in the Bengals or their ability to be consistent this year.  

I am, however, a believer in Chad Henne and Brandon Marshall.  

Dolphins: 24

Bengals: 21

5: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 10: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills readies to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. Jacksonville won 36-26. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Here is my upset pick of the week.  

Does anyone outside of Buffalo realize how good Ryan Fitzpatrick is? Well, he is.  

This week, the Bills get into the win column.  

Bills: 35

Chiefs: 24

4: Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the while defended by Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty

The Chargers are favored by four points.  That will not be enough, not even at home.  

The Chargers' issues with turnovers and special teams will do them in yet again.  

Titans: 24

Chargers: 17

3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers points out the defense of the St. Louis Rams during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay is a good team, but in no way are they great.  

Last week they showed that it does not take much to defeat a team from the NFC West.  This week will be no different.  

Buccaneers: 21

Cardinals: 17

2: Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders

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DENVER - OCTOBER 24: An Oakland Raiders fan is all smiles during the Raiders 59-14 victory over the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Anytime I get to take a jab at the Raiders, I will do so.  Currently, they are a 1.5 point favorite going into Week 8.  

This one will not be close.  The Seahawks have the defense to stop Jason Campbell or whatever other "quarterback" they choose to go with.

Seahawks: 31

Raiders: 17

1: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: A cheerleader of the Houston Texans cheers on the sidelines during the game against the San Diego Chargers on September 12, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Chargers won 27-20. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

With the Colts favored, this will be a lot closer than people think.  

The Colts give up too many rushing yards, and the Texans like to run.  Conversely, the Texans give up too many passing yards, and the Colts like to throw.  

Look for a tight one.  This will be an eventual Monday Night upset.  

Texans: 24

Colts: 21