NFL Week 8 Best Bets: Panthers-Packers & Sunday Player Props with Ryan Kramer | Stephie Smalls Show (Ep. 294)
NFL Week 8 best bets and player props: Panthers vs. Packers Thursday Night Football picks, Sunday sleeper bets, and a New York Giants quarterback debate. Stephie Smalls is joined by Ryan Kramer of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network to break down Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Tucker Kraft, Josh Jacobs, and the week's top NFL matchups. THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: PANTHERS VS. PACKERS The Carolina Panthers +3.5 ATS lean, Bryce Young's 250-yard passing alternate and under 10.5 rushing yards, Tetairoa McMillan (T-Mac) over 5.5 receptions and 100-yard receiving alternate, Tucker Kraft over 4.5 catches, and Josh Jacobs' longest rush over 13.5 yards. They also consider Bryce Young and Jordan Love interceptions, with Jalen Coker, John Metchie III and Matthew Golden affecting the matchup. SUNDAY NFL WEEK 8 PLAYER PROPS Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Stefon Diggs over 4.5 catches with Jayden Daniels, against a secondary featuring Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell. New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: Hunter Henry over 36.5 receiving yards, helped by his connection with Drake Maye. Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys: Michael Wilson 100+ receiving yards at +500; Jeremiyah Love receiving yards as a watchlist prop. Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills: Josh Cuevas over 10.5 receiving yards and 1.5 catches; Ja'Kobi Lane 50+ receiving yards (+290). Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely also come up. Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Gunnar Helm over 15.5 receiving yards, plus Daniel Bellinger anytime TD odds and Cam Ward discussion. GIANTS QB NEWS AND TRADE TALK Could J.J. McCarthy keep the New York Giants rolling while Jaxson Dart recovers? Stephie and Ryan examine John Harbaugh's turnaround, Matt Nagy's play-calling, the shift from Brian Daboll, and potential trades for Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall or Brian Thomas Jr. Giants-related player discussion includes Malik Nabers, Deonte Banks, Nico Collins, Malachi Fields, Najee Harris, Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Thomas Fidone II, Patrick Ricard, Abdul Carter, Arvell Reese, Micah McFadden, Tremaine Edmunds, Greg Newsome II, Dru Phillips, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns, DJ Reader and Mac Jones. Also mentioned: Jeffery Simmons, Jermaine Eluemunor, Daniel Jones, Antonio Pierce, Mathias Kiwanuka, Kawika Mitchell, Carl Banks, Kaelon Black, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameis Winston, Alfred Morris, Michael Strahan, Eli Manning and Cor'Dale Flott. Other teams discussed include the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns. CHAPTERS 00:00 Week 8 preview 00:50 Giants QBs: Dart and McCarthy 06:24 Harbaugh and Nagy's Giants 13:20 Giants trade deadline targets 19:02 Giants playoff outlook 25:15 Panthers vs. Packers