After a 1-2 start, the Bears have now won three straight, as they'll visit a Commanders team on Sunday that could be without Jayden Daniels (rib). If the reigning Heisman winner can't suit up against fellow winner, Caleb Williams, then Chicago suddenly becomes a very attractive pick for Week 8 NFL survivor pools. However, if your Week 8 NFL knockout picks are contingent on one player's health, then you need to have backup options. Speaking of streaks, the Saints have lost five in a row after opening up 2-0, and their injury-ravaged squad will visit the Chargers. But with L.A. coming off a short week, and New Orleans coming off a mini-bye, are the touchdown-favored Chargers actually one to avoid in NFL knockout pools?

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In Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season, we can tell you the model is shying away from the Texans (-5, 45.5) versus the Colts, even though Houston is one of the biggest favorites of the week. The Colts have won four of their last five, including three straight starts with Anthony Richardson under center. Meanwhile, Houston is coming off a defeat, and its offense is clearly missing Nico Collins. C.J. Stroud averaged 277 passing yards in the five games with Collins but has produced just 139 passing yards per game in the two without the stud wideout. While the Texans are projected to win in well over 70% of simulations, the model is saving Houston for another week.

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