The Week 9 NFL schedule features intriguing matchups as the 2026 season reaches its halfway point. SportsLine experts provide picks for all games, from Sunday's early slate to Monday Night Football.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Broncos vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Panthers (+2.5). Brady Kannon notes Carolina's two straight losses and Denver's four straight wins, but sees value in the home underdog with the line moving from 3 to 2.5.
Cowboys vs. Colts (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Javonte Williams, Cowboys, Over 70.5 rushing yards. Alex Selesnick highlights Williams' high usage in Dallas' offense against Indianapolis' 31st-ranked run defense.
Jets vs. Chiefs (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs, Over 90.5 rushing yards. David Bearman points to the Jets allowing 125.6 rushing yards per game over the last five weeks and expects Walker to get 20-25 carries.
Lions vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Sam LaPorta, Lions, Over 43.5 receiving yards. Prop Bet Guy Doug cites LaPorta's alignment advantage against Miami's vulnerable linebackers and safeties.
Browns vs. Saints (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Browns (+3). Emory Hunt favors Cleveland's defense collapsing the pocket against Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, regardless of who starts for Cleveland.
Giants vs. Eagles (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Giants (-3). Micah Roberts notes Philadelphia's six straight losses and the Giants' 4-2-1 record against the spread with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback.
Rams vs. Commanders (1 p.m. ET): Pick: Rams (-4.5). Adam Thompson says Los Angeles' recent blowout wins and Washington's poor pass defense make the Rams a solid play.
Texans vs. Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET): Pick: Under 41 total points. R.J. White expects a low-scoring game with the Chargers failing to score an offensive touchdown since Week 5.
Raiders vs. 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET): Pick: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders, Over 32.5 receiving yards. R.J. White notes Jeanty's consistent receiving production and San Francisco's league-high RB receptions allowed.
Packers vs. Patriots (4:25 p.m. ET): Pick: Packers (+3.5). Emory Hunt expects a close game, citing Green Bay's improved balance with running back Josh Jacobs.
Cardinals vs. Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET): Pick: Michael Wilson, Cardinals, Under 19.5 yards for longest reception. Prop Bet Guy Doug bets on regression after Wilson's outlier performance against Dallas.
Sunday Night Football
Buccaneers vs. Bears (8:20 p.m. ET): Pick: Bears (-6). R.J. White believes Chicago's elite defense and Jeffery Simmons' impact will overwhelm Tampa Bay.
Monday, Nov. 9
Bills vs. Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET): Pick: Justin Jefferson, Vikings, Over 75.5 receiving yards. Alex Selesnick highlights Jefferson's chemistry with starting quarterback Carson Wentz in a competitive game environment.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is inactive with a quadriceps injury, making Drew Lock the starter against Arizona. The Vikings will start Carson Wentz at quarterback on Monday night.
