The ninth week of the NFL season wrapped up with several decisive matchups that could directly influence roster decisions ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Multiple struggling franchises fell to 2-7 records on Sunday, raising questions about potential roster sell-offs across the league.
Trade Deadline Pressure Builds on Struggling Squads
The Indianapolis Colts dropped to 2-7 after a narrow 27-23 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, who moved to 4-5. With Indianapolis already active on the trade market, speculation surrounds potential moves involving high-profile players such as Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones as the deadline approaches.
The Philadelphia Eagles also saw their record fall to 2-7 following a 19-11 divisional loss to the New York Giants, who improved to 5-2-1. CBS Sports Headlines reported that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman could explore trade options given the team’s slide. Similarly, the New York Jets dropped to 2-7 after suffering a 35-12 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, potentially positioning the franchise for a trade deadline liquidation.
Week 9 Game Results Across the League
In other Week 9 action, the Chicago Bears improved to 7-2 by edging the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24, while the Green Bay Packers advanced to 6-3 with a 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots. The San Francisco 49ers maintained their strong form, reaching 7-1 with a 38-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-3, bringing their record to 5-4. The Houston Texans picked up a 44-22 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers, while the Denver Broncos pushed their record to 7-2 with a 26-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. The New Orleans Saints claimed a close 23-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns, and the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders 20-13.
Rounding out the schedule, the Detroit Lions moved to 6-2 by defeating the Miami Dolphins 19-9, while the Jacksonville Jaguars also reached 6-2 with a dominant 33-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Playing internationally in Spain, the Cincinnati Bengals secured a 34-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to join the group of 6-2 teams.
