The Week 9 NFL schedule features several cross-conference games that could serve as potential Super Bowl previews. Notable matchups include the Bills vs. Vikings (Bills favored by 3), Patriots vs. Packers (Patriots favored by 3), Broncos vs. Panthers (Broncos favored by 2.5), and the Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid (Bengals favored by 3). Multiple games have spreads of at least a touchdown: Chiefs vs. Jets (Chiefs -9.5), 49ers vs. Raiders (49ers -9.5), and Seahawks vs. Cardinals (Seahawks -8.5).
Computer Model Projections
SportsLine's advanced computer model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, entered Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season on a 60-51 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. The model has returned more than $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. It has locked in betting picks for every Week 9 matchup.
Among the model's strongest predictions: the Commanders (+4.5, total 48.5) cover at home against the Rams well over 50% of the time. Washington is 3-1 against the spread in games Jayden Daniels has started and finished, leads the NFL in turnover differential at plus-seven, and averages over 140 rushing yards in Daniels' starts. The Rams allowed 234 rushing yards to the Bills in Week 5 and are 1-3 against the spread in their last four games in the Eastern Time Zone.
Another key pick: the Chiefs (-9.5, total 48) cover versus the Jets at 1 p.m. ET. Kansas City has covered in both games as favorites of more than a touchdown this season and is 4-1 against the spread over the last five such instances. The Jets are 2-4 against the spread over their last six games as underdogs of more than a touchdown. Kansas City's fifth-ranked scoring defense faces New York's 25th-ranked scoring offense, with the Jets projected to gain just 3.8 yards per carry and Geno Smith expected to throw for under 200 yards.
The model also identifies four A-rated spread picks for the week. Full picks for every game are available via SportsLine.
Week 9 NFL Betting Lines
Key spreads and totals for Week 9 include: Jaguars at Ravens (Thursday) – Jaguars 33, Ravens 10 (final); Bengals vs. Falcons (Madrid) – CIN -3, 52.5; Browns at Saints – NO -3, 42.5; Cowboys at Colts – DAL -5.5, 51.5; Broncos at Panthers – DEN -2.5, 44.5; Lions at Dolphins – DET -7, 50.5; Rams at Commanders – LAR -4.5, 48.5; Giants at Eagles – NYG -3, 38.5; Jets at Chiefs – KC -9.5, 48; Texans at Chargers – HOU -5.5, 40.5; Cardinals at Seahawks – SEA -8.5, 39.5; Packers at Patriots – NE -3, 44.5; Raiders at 49ers – SF -9.5, 51.5; Buccaneers at Bears – CHI -6, 47.5; Bills at Vikings (Monday) – BUF -3, 44.5.
