Ward is the lowest-rated quarterback in the NFL per Pro Football Focus, while Maye is No. 6. Over 50 percent of Circa entries had the Packers, so if you’re part of the minority that is holding Green Bay close to the chest then you’re looking at a tasty week to give them a go.

In Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, the model is shying away from the Baltimore Ravens, who are at home against the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. After opening around touchdown favorites, the Ravens are now 1.5-point and -132 money-line favorites. The big line movement is due to the decision to rule Lamar Jackson (hamstring) out on Saturday.

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