La Mesa Police Department says officer Lauren Craven was killed late Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, after she had stopped to assist with a traffic collision on eastbound Interstate 8 at Fairmont Aveneue. (Credit: KSWB)

Kansas City is now the favorite to lift the title after winning back-to-back games despite some early struggles. Patrick Mahomes is in contention to win the MVP award and the Chiefs' defense is playing at an elite level. The true measuring stick for Kansas City will come in two weeks when it plays Buffalo. The Bills had a bye in Week 7.

Exiting week 7, the AFC North tightened up a lot; the Steelers lost last week, while the Bengals and Browns picked up huge wins, and the Ravens were on their bye week. Heading into week 8, the Bengals play the Jets in another what feels like a must-win game,

Is Bijan Robinson about to enjoy another special day? Will Drake Maye stay hot in his toughest test yet? Could the Jets actually win a football game? Our analysts provide bold predictions for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Despite the Chiefs' proving why they can never be counted out, former NFL quarterback and analyst Chris Simms does not believe they are the best offense. In fact, he quickly chose the most dynamic offense in the league, which is arguably Kansas City's biggest current rival.

The Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football — the first time four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers has faced off against his former squad, leading many to bill the contest as a “revenge game.