The 2026 NFL season reaches its midpoint with Week 9, featuring a slate of compelling matchups. The New York Giants lead the NFC East and face the Philadelphia Eagles, who are starting a new quarterback. The Green Bay Packers travel to New England to face the Patriots on a weekend celebrating Rob Gronkowski's Hall of Fame induction, with Tom Brady returning to Foxborough as a broadcaster. Sunday night showcases the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Chicago Bears.
Expert consensus picks and betting lines have been compiled for each game. The New Orleans Saints are favored by 2.5 points over the Cleveland Browns, with most experts backing the Saints. The Dallas Cowboys are 6-point favorites against the Indianapolis Colts, and the majority of analysts expect Dallas to cover. The Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, are 3-point favorites at the Carolina Panthers, with experts leaning toward Denver. The Detroit Lions are 7-point favorites at the Miami Dolphins, and the model heavily favors Detroit.
The Los Angeles Rams are 5.5-point favorites at the Washington Commanders, with most experts picking the Rams. The New York Giants are 3.5-point underdogs at the Eagles, but the expert panel splits. The Kansas City Chiefs are 9.5-point favorites over the New York Jets, with a majority backing Kansas City. The Houston Texans are 4.5-point favorites at the Los Angeles Chargers, and the under is a popular play given offensive struggles.
The Seattle Seahawks are 11-point favorites against the Arizona Cardinals, with experts overwhelmingly picking Seattle. The Packers are 3-point underdogs at the Patriots, but several experts predict a Green Bay upset. The San Francisco 49ers are 10-point favorites over the Las Vegas Raiders, with the over also favored. The Chicago Bears are 6-point favorites against the Buccaneers on Sunday night, with the Bears' defense drawing praise. Monday night features the Buffalo Bills as 3.5-point favorites at the Minnesota Vikings, with a quarterback change to Carson Wentz adding intrigue.
