2026 NFL Week 8 Picks: Chiefs-Broncos & Browns-Steelers

Episode overview

Texas won the game, but Arch Manning still gave Ole Miss every opportunity to take it back. He looked comfortable in the first half before two interceptions and a lost fumble changed the second half. Texas eventually protected the result by leaning on its running game, which leads to a simple question: how far can the Longhorns go if they cannot trust their quarterback late in a close game? The rest of the college football conversation is about programs running out of room for excuses. Virginia Tech's win at Clemson raises another round of questions about Dabo Swinney, NIL and the transfer portal. Lincoln Riley and USC need an answer against Ohio State, while Florida-Georgia gives the Gators an opportunity to disrupt the SEC race. The guys also disagree on the country's most overrated contender, with Ohio State, Notre Dame and Miami all entering the discussion. Week 8 in the NFL is built around teams trying to prove that their records and recent performances are real. The Browns get a first-place opportunity against Pittsburgh, and everyone at the table takes Cleveland with the points. Denver hosts Kansas City after Seattle made Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense look mediocre, but the group splits on whether the Broncos are ready to finish the job. The episode closes by looking beyond the standings at the Packers, Buccaneers and Cowboys, three teams that could become much more dangerous if their offenses find balance.