NFL Week 9 Picks Against the Spread: Every Game
NFL Week 9 Picks Against the Spread: Every Game
Week 9 runs Thursday through Monday, with an early kickoff in Madrid, a full Sunday slate, and a Monday night closer in Minnesota. Here is our pick for every game on the board, with the reasoning behind each call.
Thursday, November 5
Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (8:15 p.m. ET)
Baltimore at home on a short week is a tough assignment for any visitor, and the Ravens’ physical style tends to wear teams down late. Pick: Ravens to cover.
Sunday, November 8
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons, Madrid (9:30 a.m. ET)
The neutral-site trip levels the field, and Cincinnati’s passing game travels well. Pick: Bengals to cover.
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)
Denver’s defense is the best unit in this matchup, and Carolina’s offense has struggled to sustain drives. Pick: Broncos to cover.
Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)
Indianapolis has been steady at home, but Dallas has the offensive firepower to keep this close and win outright. Pick: Cowboys to cover.
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. ET)
Kansas City at Arrowhead is one of the league’s hardest road trips, and the Chiefs’ offense is finding rhythm. Pick: Chiefs to cover.
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)
Detroit’s offensive line and balanced attack travel well, and Miami’s defense has been inconsistent against the run. Pick: Lions to cover.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans at home in the dome is a different team, and Cleveland’s offense has struggled to score on the road. Pick: Saints to cover.
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)
Philadelphia’s roster is deeper on both sides of the ball, and division games at Lincoln Financial Field tend to go the home team’s way. Pick: Eagles to cover.
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)
The Rams’ passing attack is a matchup problem for Washington’s secondary, and Los Angeles has been the sharper team. Pick: Rams to cover.
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)
Houston’s defense can keep this tight, and the Texans have the pass rush to disrupt the Chargers’ timing. Pick: Texans to cover.
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)
San Francisco at home with its full complement of weapons is a steep climb for a Raiders team still searching for consistency. Pick: 49ers to cover.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (4:25 p.m. ET)
Green Bay’s defense and road poise give the Packers the edge in a late-afternoon showcase. Pick: Packers to cover.
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)
Seattle at Lumen Field is one of the loudest road environments in the league, and the Seahawks’ defense feeds off it. Pick: Seahawks to cover.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (8:20 p.m. ET)
Chicago under the Sunday night lights has been a strong home team, and Tampa Bay’s road offense has been uneven. Pick: Bears to cover.
Monday, November 9
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET)
Buffalo’s talent edge shows up in primetime, and the Bills’ pass rush is a problem for any offensive line. Pick: Bills to cover.
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