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CBS Sports NFL expert Pete Prisco has released his game-by-game predictions and against-the-spread picks for Week 9 of the NFL season. Prisco finished the previous week with a 7-7 record against the spread, bringing his season total to 50-68-3, while his straight-up record sits at 72-48-1.
Thursday Night Football
Jacksonville Jaguars (-10) at Baltimore Ravens
The Jacksonville Jaguars receive a major advantage on a short week by avoiding Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Without Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens must turn to rookie Joe Fagnano. With Trevor Lawrence performing at a high level and a strong running game, the Jaguars are picked to secure a road victory. Pick: Jaguars 27, Ravens 16
Sunday Early Slate
Cincinnati Bengals (-3) at Atlanta Falcons
The Cincinnati Bengals head to Madrid for an international matchup riding high on an explosive offense led by Joe Burrow. The Atlanta Falcons have struggled offensively in recent weeks, making it difficult to keep pace. Pick: Bengals 33, Falcons 21
Denver Broncos (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are reeling on defense after firing coordinator Ejiro Evero following consecutive blowout losses. The Denver Broncos are coming off a tough victory over the Chiefs powered by late heroics from Bo Nix, and they face a much easier matchup against a struggling Panthers offensive line and defense. Pick: Broncos 26, Panthers 20
Dallas Cowboys (-6) at Indianapolis Colts
The Dallas Cowboys look to bounce back from a disappointing home loss to the Cardinals against a struggling Indianapolis Colts squad dealing with internal trade rumors. The Cowboys are expected to reignite their passing attack and get back on track. Pick: Cowboys 31, Colts 17
New York Jets (+9.5) at Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs return home seeking to snap a two-game road losing streak after failing to establish a running game recently. While the New York Jets are coming off a blown late lead against the Raiders, their offense is expected to stay competitive. Pick: Chiefs 24, Jets 17
Detroit Lions (-7) at Miami Dolphins
The Detroit Lions face a tough road test following two consecutive home division victories against an improving young Miami Dolphins team. However, the Detroit offense can score in bunches, and Jared Goff is projected to have a big performance. Pick: Lions 30, Dolphins 13
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints (-1.5)
The Cleveland Browns play consecutive road games after an offensive struggle against the Steelers last week. The New Orleans Saints hold a major rest advantage coming off a bye week and should do just enough in a low-scoring affair. Pick: Saints 17, Browns 14
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (+3.5)
The New York Giants enter this matchup rested from a bye week and sitting atop the division, while the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to recover from a Sunday night loss to the Commanders. Pride in this fierce rivalry will keep the Eagles close behind a solid defensive showing, but the Giants are picked to prevail late. Pick: Giants 22, Eagles 20
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders (+5.5)
The Los Angeles Rams face a lengthy road trip but have stabilized their form over recent weeks. The Washington Commanders earned a dramatic win behind a strong defensive effort against Philadelphia, and Jayden Daniels will keep it close, but the Rams are favored to win. Pick: Rams 28, Commanders 24
Sunday Afternoon and Prime Time Games
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers (+4.5)
Neither the Houston Texans nor the winless Los Angeles Chargers have met their preseason expectations, with both teams struggling on one side of the ball. The Chargers are expected to stay competitive behind their defense. Pick: Texans 19, Chargers 16
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers (-10)
The San Francisco 49ers enjoy a significant rest advantage coming off a bye week against a Las Vegas Raiders squad playing consecutive road games. With the Raiders struggling defensively, Brock Purdy is positioned for a productive day throwing the football. Pick: 49ers 31, Raiders 17
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (+3.5)
This matchup projects as a low-scoring defensive battle between two well-coached teams. The Green Bay Packers benefit from extra rest following a Thursday night game, and Jordan Love is expected to make the decisive plays late. Pick: Packers 19, Patriots 16
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-12.5)
The Seattle Seahawks are eager to rebound from an embarrassing home loss to the Bears. The Arizona Cardinals made a quarterback change to Gardner Minshew following a win in Dallas, but facing a motivated Seattle defense on the road presents a steep challenge. Pick: Seahawks 30, Cardinals 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6) at Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears return home after a dominant Monday night road victory over Seattle, though a letdown remains possible. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played impressive defense and established a strong running game, but Caleb Williams is expected to orchestrate late heroics. Pick: Bears 24, Bucs 21
Monday Night Football
Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Minnesota Vikings
This marquee matchup features two of the conference’s top contenders. The Buffalo Bills are expected to lean heavily on their running game against the Minnesota Vikings defense, mirroring the strategy used by Detroit previously, while the Buffalo defense contains a limited Minnesota offense. Pick: Bills 21, Vikings 14
