We’re approaching the middle of the NFL season.

There are some classic matchups on the Week 8 schedule. The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers converge on Levi’s Stadium for a matchup between two talented, desperate teams. Then there are the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, one of the oldest rivalries in sports.

Finally, a few interconference games are worth mentioning. The Buffalo Bills fly across the country to play the Seattle Seahawks, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals face off in the Queen City.

So which game is the best this week? Let’s count them down and start in Cleveland.

Viewability score: 0.9

Normally the Browns don’t see this list. But there is moderate intrigue about what this team looks like without Deshaun Watson. Also, the Ravens have an argument as Kansas City’s top contender in the AFC. Baltimore has to take care of business against a weak opponent.

Viewability score: 1.1

This only makes it onto the index because there is a chance Tua Tagovailoa returns. Miami isn’t in a good spot, but it’s not completely out of the race yet. As for Arizona, the Cardinals are not a playoff team, but are usually competitive. It could be a sneaky game.

Viewability score: 2.3

The Jaguars return from London to begin a brutal five-game stretch as they host the Packers. Green Bay is trying to stay in the battle for the NFC North lead, trailing by half a game Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

Viewability score: 3.2

The Chiefs are the only remaining undefeated team, but they are not infallible. The last loss they had suffered…the Raiders on Christmas Day. Since then, they have won twelve straight. Can Gardner Minshew give the Chiefs their first loss of 2024 in the same building where they won the Super Bowl eight months ago?

Viewability score: 5.2

The Seahawks are in first place in the NFC West despite a three-game losing streak from Weeks 4 through 6. Buffalo is running away with its division and is at least three wins ahead of everyone. The storyline here? Which team can slow the other’s passing attack?

Viewability score: 6.1

This is for first place in the AFC South. The Colts and Texans are currently in playoff position and already played in Week 1, with Houston winning. If the Texans win again, they will win the season series and essentially put Indianapolis a 2.5-game gap.

Viewability score: 6.8

Enjoy transgression? Get ready for a lot of it. The Bengals have battled good offenses, giving up 41 points to the Ravens, 38 to the Commanders and 26 to the Chiefs. Meanwhile, the Eagles have plenty of weapons in AJ Brown, Devonta Smith and Saquon Barkley. It could be a race to 35.

Viewability score: 7.4

There is no other non-divisional rivalry like this. The Cowboys and Niners have a feud dating back to the 1970s, and it should be intense. Both desperately need to win, with San Francisco falling below .500 and Dallas suffering a blowout loss to the Lions. Those who lose panic.

Viewability score: 7.9

We get a matchup of two teams moving out of their basement apartments for a shot at the playoffs. Washington looks like a legitimate force with Jayden Daniels, while Caleb Williams has gone from disappointing to great in his last three starts.

Viewability score: 8.2

First place in the NFC South is on the line when the Buccaneers and Falcons meet at Raymond James Stadium. Kirk Cousins ​​is trying to bounce back from a three-turnover performance as Tampa Bay looks to win in a short week after losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to injuries on Monday night.