NFL Week 8 Predictions: Which Elite Players Will Shine the Brightest?

Some of the NFL's brightest stars have elevated their game to new levels this season, like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Drew Brees. 

We've also witnessed a few new players enter the limelight and show that they, too, have what it takes to be superstars in the NFL. 

See: Darren McFadden and Cam Newton. 

Which stars will shine the brightest in Week 8?

Adrian Peterson

Peterson erupted for 174 yards against the Packers last week, and despite his team's poor start to the season, AP is running with the same aggression he's displayed throughout his career. 

He had 24 carries against Green Bay at home and against the Panthers, who have one of the worst run defenses in the league, expect more of the same. 

Peterson is Minnesota's best chance to hit a long play and should be able to keep the Vikings in his this one. 

Another huge outing for No. 28, who is back on track this season. 

Drew Brees

He faced the Colts last week and threw five touchdowns with no interceptions. 

Now he gets another winless club, the St. Louis Rams. 

What more could you want if you were Drew Brees?

Five touchdown passes without a pick is not an easy act to follow, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the former Super Bowl MVP finishing the game with a quarterback rating well above 100 in his team's second straight blowout win. 

Ben Roethlisberger

Playing at home against the Patriots, Ben Roethlisberger will show that he is still one of the elite quarterbacks in the game today. 

New England's defense is improving, but their secondary is no match for what Big Ben can do as an improviser and they certainly cannot keep up with Pittsburgh's speedy group of wide receivers. 

This game should be high scoring and the Steelers should emerge victorious following a near-perfect performance from Roethlisberger.