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Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 8

With their first Thursday-night game and subsequent mini-bye in the rear-view mirror, the New England Patriots will return to Sunday action this week. They will take on the Dolphins in Miami at 4:25 p.m. ET on Nov. 1. Their game…

By Bernd Buchmasser · Pats Pulpit

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:25 PM

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Pats Pulpit outlines ideal NFL Week 8 game outcomes to benefit the New England Patriots.
The writer recommends rooting for the Baltimore Ravens over the division-rival Buffalo Bills.
New England visits the Miami Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 1.

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Writing for Pats Pulpit, Bernd Buchmasser breaks down which teams New England Patriots fans should support during NFL Week 8. Following a mini-bye, the Patriots prepare to play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 1, while 13 other league games carry direct and indirect playoff and draft implications.

Buchmasser recommends backing the Baltimore Ravens over the Buffalo Bills to aid New England's AFC East title chase, alongside supporting the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions. For matchups featuring all-NFC opponents with no tiebreaker relevance, the writer advises fans to simply root for entertaining games.

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