We are almost halfway through the 2021 NFL regular season. Pretty crazy isn't it? Placing bets against the spread is getting a bit trickier due to injuries, but you've come to the right place if you're looking for some expert advice on what sides to take in Week 8.Each week, we'll collect all of the best picks and gambling content from CBSSports.com and SportsLine in one place, so you can get picks against the spread from our CBS Sports experts as well as additional feature content for each game, including plays from top SportsLine experts and the SportsLine Projection Model, best bets from our staff, survivor picks and more. Let's dive in. Time:Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox), stream on fuboTV ( )Open:Falcons -1, O/U 47.5Current:Falcons -3, Christian Wood Jersey O/U 46.5 "This pick is more about fading the Panthers than it is riding the Falcons. Sam Darnold is flailing under center for Carolina and it's hard to watch. He even got benched in the fourth quarter last week during the Panthers' 25-3 lo s to the New York Giants. I don't think he's going to be able to rebound. I was optimistic about Darnold coming to Carolina, and thought he could pull a "Ryan Tannehill." Seven weeks in, and I'm out. It's not all his fault, as the offensive line is atrocious. The offensive struggles have also negatively affected the defense. In Weeks 1-3, the Panthers ranked first in opponent yards per game. In Weeks 4-7, they are tied for 24th."As for the Falcons, they have won three of their past four games and Matt Ryan is playing well. He has five consecutive games of two or more pa sing touchdowns, which is tied for the third-longest active streak in the NFL. He has a rising star in Kyle Pitts as well, who became the first rookie tight end with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since Raymond Chester of the 1970 Raiders. He's going to get better and better."That's my take on this Carolina-Atlanta matchup. Basically I think the Falcons have been improving while the Panthers are falling apart. I'm 21-14 on my top five picks this year. To read my Week 8 column, click . Pete Prisco Jason La Canfora Will Brinson Jared Dubin Ryan Wilson John Breech Steven Adams Jersey Dave Richard Jamey Eisenberg Panthers at Falcons (-2.5) Time:Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ ( )Open:Bengals -3.5, O/U 45.5Current:Bengals -11, O/U 43"The only conceivable scenario in which the Bengals do not take care of busine s is a dose of overconfidence laced with injuries. The Jets have managed a No. 31 offense ranking with promising rookie QB Zach Wilson. An ailing knee keeps him out. Even if the Jets scrounge up a few TDs, it cannot keep pace with the No. 7 pa sing offense. QB Joe Burrow tops the league in yards per completion, for which he can thank dy-no-mite rookie WR Ja'Marr Chase." -- Mike Tierney on why the Bengals are part of his teaser picks for Week 7A veteran sportswriter whose work appears periodically in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, Tierney has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. He's crushed the NFL, going 347-291 on all NFL picks from 2016-20, returning $2,534 to $100 players. You can see all of his teaser picks for the week . Pete Prisco Jason La Canfora Will Brinson Jared Dubin Ryan Wilson John Breech Dave Richard Jamey Eisenberg Bengals (-10) at Jets Time:Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox), stream on fuboTV ( ) Open:Rams -14.5, O/U 47.5Current:Rams -16, O/U 46.5The Bengals would be a great pick for survivor pools this week, Sindarius Thornwell Jersey as the Jets are having to start Mike White with Zach Wilson sidelined and No. 1 wide receiver Corey Davis is doubtful with a hip injury. They aren't the only team that would be a good play, however, as the Rams on the road against the Texans is enticing as well. Tyrod Taylor is not ready to return to the lineup just yet and rookie quarterback Davis Mills has yet to win a game. The Rams also have to feel a bit rejuvenated with the Cardinals' lo s on Thursday night, so I expect Matthew Stafford and Co. to roll. If you want further analysis before locking in your pick, on the slate of Week 8 survivor options. Pete Prisco Jason La Canfora Will Brinson Jared Dubin Ryan Wilson John Breech Dave Richard Jamey Eisenberg Rams (-14.5) at Texans Time:Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ ( )Open:Bills -11, O/U 49Current:Bills -14, O/U 48.5"The Bills have not only one of the best records in the AFC, but they've also been blowing away the competition in the proce s. Entering Week 8, they have the highest average margin of victory in the league at 17.5. With that in mind, the double-digit spread against Miami shouldn't scare you too much. The Dolphins have lost six straight Elfrid Payton Jersey after winning in Week 1 and are now facing the No. 1 ranked defense in the league in DVOA. After a week of rest, Josh Allen and Co. should be firing on all cylinders. It also doesn't hurt that Buffalo is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 home games as the favorite."Tyler Sullivan is on the Bills to cover this week and it would be wise to listen to him. He's 23-8-4 on his top five picks of the week this year. To read his Week 8 column, click . Pete Prisco Jason La Canfora Will Brinson Jared Dubin Ryan Wilson John Breech Dave Richard Jamey Eisenberg Dolphins at Bills (-13.5) Time:Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox), stream on fuboTV ( )Open:Eagles -3.5, O/U 49Current:Eagles -3.5, O/U 48"Full disclosure -- I love this as a moneyline play. The Lions are overdue for a win, they play with pa sion and emotion and they have endured several improbable lo ses at home. Dan Campbell's offensive staff has some i sues but his program looks better than Nick Sirianni's and it will show on Sunday."The Lions can run the ball and control the game with Deandre Swift. They can get some pa s rush with four. That's all they will need against an Eagles team that has almost nothing going for it right now. Losing Miles Sanders is crushing and Philly's defense is leaking all over the place. My fear betting against the Eagles is that they Brandon Ingram Jersey will backdoor cover most weeks; but here I am getting points. And I don't even think I will need them." CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora predicts Dan Campbell wins his first game this season. To read his other best bets, click . Pete Prisco Jason