Week 8 had a little bit of everything. An unbeaten streak finally ended when Detroit beat Detroit. Denver toppled Kansas City in a wild finish, and Arizona upset Dallas in another. The week closed with a bang as Chicago traded for defensive star Jeffery Simmons and looked like Super Bowl favorites at Seattle. Favorites still finished 9-5 against the spread (ATS), while the total still has bettors spinning, going 7-7.
Week 9 begins with Jacksonville laying double digits in Baltimore and then moves to Madrid for Cincinnati vs. Atlanta. Pittsburgh and Tennessee are on a bye, while Monday night closes the slate with Buffalo and Minnesota carrying matching 6-1 records.
Check out the featured NFL Week 9 odds, and we’ll provide the best NFL Week 9 betting trends against the spread.
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NFL Week 9 Games to Watch
Thursday, Nov. 5: Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
- Spread: Ravens +10
- Moneyline: Jaguars -525; Ravens +390
- Total: 40
Jacksonville returned from its bye by crushing Indianapolis 42-7, while Baltimore fell to 4-4 following a 36-10 loss in Buffalo. Baltimore’s season is all but crushed as Lamar Jackson heads to the IR with a right-thumb injury, and their backup, Tyler Huntley, can’t even come in for the save on Thursday because of a toe injury. That quarterback uncertainty explains why the Jaguars are unusual 10-point road favorites.
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Sunday, Nov. 8: Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons – 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network
- Spread: Falcons +3
- Moneyline: Bengals -165; Falcons +140
- Total: 52.5
Joe Burrow threw for 462 yards as Cincinnati survived Tennessee 43-36 in overtime, but that escape exposed a defense that remains difficult to trust. Atlanta was shut out 16-0 at Tampa Bay and must rediscover its offense in Madrid. Oddsmakers think they are, as they’ve posted a 52.5 total and made them just +3 underdogs.
Check the latest Bengals vs. Falcons odds and picks before the Madrid kickoff.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts – 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Spread: Colts +6
- Moneyline: Cowboys -250; Colts +210
- Total: 51.5
We’ve got two teams who believed they were built for a run and are now looking for answers. Dallas lost 33-30 in overtime at Arizona, falling to 3-5. Indianapolis dropped to 2-6 after Jacksonville embarrassed them 42-7. The Colts have scored only 17 points over two games, so Jonathan Taylor will have to carry the offense – if he’s not traded before the game, of course.
Check the latest Cowboys vs. Colts odds and picks before kickoff.
Sunday, Nov. 8: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles – 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Spread: Eagles +3
- Moneyline: Giants -183; Eagles +158
- Total: 39.5
The Giants return from their bye as road favorites, reflecting Philadelphia’s six losses in eight games. The Eagles scored only 10 points in Washington and have dropped two straight, while New York had an extra week to prepare. This matchup has the lowest point total for a couple of reasons: NFC East battles are always gritty, and the Eagles have no threat at quarterback.
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Sunday, Nov. 8: Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots – 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX
- Spread: Patriots -3
- Moneyline: Packers +150; Patriots -175
- Total: 46.5
Two 5-3 teams meet after Green Bay beat Carolina 27-19 and New England defeated Miami 24-19. The Patriots have won four of five, but the Packers’ pass rush can test Drake Maye. With New England favored by a field goal, the market is showing us that they’re giving the home team the edge but are worried about Maye getting rattled from heavy pressure.
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Sunday, Nov. 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears – 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
- Spread: Bears -6.5
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +230; Bears -280
- Total: 47
Chicago moved to 6-2 by overwhelming Seattle 34-17. Tampa Bay ended a losing streak with a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta, but now faces a hotter offense and defense on the road. Preparing for the Bears used to mean getting ready to go shot for shot with QB Caleb Williams, but now that superstar Jeffery Simmons is on the defensive line, keeping up offensively just got infinitely harder.
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Monday, Nov. 9: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings – 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Spread: Vikings +3
- Moneyline: Bills -183; Vikings +158
- Total: 45
Buffalo and Minnesota bring matching 6-1 records but opposite momentum. The Bills dismantled Baltimore 36-10, while the Vikings suffered their first loss, 19-15, at Detroit. Minnesota are +3 homedogs after proving their defense has been carrying the offense to a 6-1 record. If they can’t pressure Josh Allen without opening running lanes, QB Kyler Murray may not have the ammo for a shootout.
Check the latest Bills vs. Vikings odds and picks before Monday Night Football.
Key Players to Watch in NFL Week 9
These stars could perform above or below expectations because of matchup, health, or recent form.
- Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars – Better Than Expected: Lawrence threw three touchdowns on only 14 attempts against Indianapolis. He should find downfield opportunities against a Baltimore defense that just allowed 36 points.
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals – Better Than Expected: Burrow enters Madrid after throwing for 462 yards. With a 52.5 total and Atlanta preparing overseas, another high-volume passing day is possible.
- Jeffery Simmons, DT, Chicago Bears – Better Than Expected: Simmons already proved he was worth every draft pick last Sunday, finishing with six tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, and a QB hit. Now he faces Baker Mayfield, a QB who followed up a 64-yard Week 7 performance with zero completions in Week 8.
NFL Week 9 Betting Trends
Quick tips and trends for NFL Week 9 against the spread, moneyline, and total.
- Favorites went 9-5 ATS in Week 8, while overs and unders split 7-7.
- Week 9 underdogs went 9-5 ATS last season and won six games outright; totals again finished 7-7.
- Eight of the 15 listed Week 9 home teams are underdogs, including Baltimore +10 and Minnesota +3.
- The Arizona Cardinals are 4-1 ATS as they head to Seattle as +12.5 underdogs.
- Cleveland
- The Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears both hold the best ATS records at 6-2.
- Jacksonville is 4-3 ATS but has the best ATS +/- margin at +8.3.
- Dallas and Las Vegas have gone over the total the most, going 6-2 in their last eight games.
NFL Week 9 FAQs
When does NFL Week 9 begin?
Week 9 begins Thursday, November 5, when Jacksonville visits Baltimore at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Where can I bet on NFL Week 9?
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Which teams are on bye in NFL Week 9?
Pittsburgh and Tennessee are on bye in Week 9.