Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season hands us a full 15-game slate, from a Thursday night AFC North test in Baltimore to a Bills-Vikings nightcap on Monday. Below you will find our pick for every game against the spread, two upset calls we actually like, a short best-bets section, the storylines worth tracking, and a free printable pick sheet for your office pool. Spreads and totals come from our Week 9 pick’em with odds page and are current as of publish. Lines move, so always confirm the latest number before you lock anything in.
Quick Facts
- Slate: NFL Week 9, 2026 – 15 games, Thursday Nov 5 through Monday Nov 9
- Thursday opener: Jacksonville at Baltimore (Ravens -4.5)
- Monday nightcap: Buffalo at Minnesota (Bills -3.5)
- Biggest favorite: Seattle -13.5 vs. Arizona
- Tightest lines: Dallas -1.5 at Indianapolis and New England -1.5 vs. Green Bay
- Highest total: Cowboys-Colts at 52.5 – Lowest: Browns-Saints and Jets-Chiefs at 41.5
- Our upset calls: Colts over Cowboys and Texans over Chargers
Week 9 Predictions: Every Game
Our pick in each row is against the spread; the favorite is shown in the Spread column. Upset calls (an underdog winning outright) are marked clearly. Predicted scores are our best guess at how each game plays out.
| Matchup (away at home) | Spread | Our pick | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars at Ravens Thu Nov 5 | Ravens -4.5 | Ravens -4.5 | Ravens 27-20 |
| Bengals at Falcons Sun Nov 8 | Bengals -5.5 | Falcons +5.5 | Bengals 27-23 |
| Browns at Saints Sun Nov 8 | Saints -3.5 | Saints -3.5 | Saints 20-13 |
| Cowboys at Colts Sun Nov 8 | Cowboys -1.5 | Colts +1.5 (UPSET) | Colts 30-27 |
| Broncos at Panthers Sun Nov 8 | Broncos -3.5 | Broncos -3.5 | Broncos 24-16 |
| Lions at Dolphins Sun Nov 8 | Lions -6.5 | Lions -6.5 | Lions 31-20 |
| Rams at Commanders Sun Nov 8 | Rams -5.5 | Rams -5.5 | Rams 30-20 |
| Giants at Eagles Sun Nov 8 | Eagles -5.5 | Eagles -5.5 | Eagles 24-16 |
| Jets at Chiefs Sun Nov 8 | Chiefs -9.5 | Chiefs -9.5 | Chiefs 27-13 |
| Texans at Chargers Sun Nov 8 | Chargers -2.5 | Texans +2.5 (UPSET) | Texans 23-20 |
| Raiders at 49ers Sun Nov 8 | 49ers -8.5 | 49ers -8.5 | 49ers 30-16 |
| Cardinals at Seahawks Sun Nov 8 | Seahawks -13.5 | Cardinals +13.5 | Seahawks 30-20 |
| Packers at Patriots Sun Nov 8 | Patriots -1.5 | Packers +1.5 | Packers 24-20 |
| Buccaneers at Bears Sun Nov 8 | Bears -3.5 | Bears -3.5 | Bears 27-20 |
| Bills at Vikings Mon Nov 9 | Bills -3.5 | Bills -3.5 | Bills 27-20 |
Upset Watch
Indianapolis Colts over Dallas Cowboys (Colts +1.5). A one-and-a-half-point line is the book telling you this is a coin flip, and we will take the home team getting points. Indianapolis has been tougher to beat at home than its record suggests, and a Dallas team traveling on a short week into a loud dome is the kind of spot where favorites slip. We have the Colts winning outright, 30-27.
Houston Texans over Los Angeles Chargers (Texans +2.5). Houston’s defense is the reason to look here. The Texans travel well, and getting a field goal plus the hook with a defense that can disrupt a timing passing game is good value. We like Houston to win the game, 23-20, in one that could come down to the final possession.
Honorable mention: Green Bay at New England. The Patriots are only 1.5-point home favorites, and we lean Green Bay to win straight up, 24-20 – close enough that we kept it out of the headline upset slots but worth a long look.
Best Bets and Leans
These are opinions, not locks. Think of them as the plays we feel best about after reading the full board.
- Best bet – Detroit -6.5 at Miami. The gap in trench play and explosive offense is wide enough that we are comfortable laying the touchdown minus a hook. Lions 31-20.
- Lean – Denver -3.5 at Carolina. Denver’s defense travels, and a field goal plus the hook against a rebuilding offense is a number we like.
- Lean – Under 41.5 in Browns-Saints. Two offenses that stall in the red zone and a total this low still feels like the right side to us.
- Lean – Arizona +13.5 at Seattle. Thirteen and a half is a lot of points for a division game. We will take the Cardinals and the number even while picking Seattle to win.
For entertainment only. Betting involves risk, lines move, and nothing here is a guarantee. Never wager more than you can afford to lose, and if gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Play responsibly.
Storylines to Watch
Thursday night in Baltimore. The Ravens open Week 9 at home against Jacksonville with the AFC North and a playoff seed on the line. A healthier Baltimore roster laying 4.5 is the market betting on the home side pulling away late.
The NFC East crossroads. Philadelphia hosts the Giants as a 5.5-point favorite while Dallas heads to Indianapolis as the rare road favorite we are fading. How those two games break could reshape the division race.
Kansas City and the Jets. The Chiefs are 9.5-point home favorites, and recent history says they handle New York. The question is whether the Jets can keep it close enough to sneak a backdoor cover.
Monday night in Minnesota. Buffalo visits the Vikings to close the week as a 3.5-point favorite in what should be the most watchable game on the slate. A primetime stage, two offenses that can score, and a total of 48.5 add up to appointment viewing.
Printable Week 9 Pick Sheet
Running an office pool or just want to play along at home? Grab our free printable pick sheet. It lists all 15 Week 9 games with the spread and over/under, plus blank columns to write in your pick and the final score. It opens in a new tab so this page stays put.
More from Sports Brackets
- 2026 NFL Week 9 Pick’em with Odds – every spread, total and moneyline for the full slate.
- NFL Week 9 TV Coverage Map 2026 – what game is on in your market and when.
- 2026 NFL Standings – the playoff picture heading into Week 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Week 9 upset picks?
Our two headline upset calls are the Indianapolis Colts over the Dallas Cowboys (Colts +1.5) and the Houston Texans over the Los Angeles Chargers (Texans +2.5), with Green Bay winning at New England as an honorable mention.
Where do the spreads come from?
The spreads, totals and moneylines are pulled from our Week 9 pick’em with odds page so the numbers here stay consistent with the rest of the site. They reflect widely available market lines as of publish. Odds move throughout the week, so treat them as a snapshot and confirm the current price before betting.
Is there a printable pick sheet?
Yes. The free printable Week 9 pick sheet above lists every game with the spread and over/under and leaves blank columns for your pick and the final score. It is built for office pools and opens in a new tab.
Are these picks against the spread?
Yes. The pick in each row of the table is against the spread, with the favorite shown in the Spread column. Upset calls are an underdog winning outright and are marked clearly. All of it is our opinion and meant for entertainment, not financial advice.
