CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin have released their NFL Week 9 picks, analyzing key matchups including the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, the Green Bay Packers at the New England Patriots, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Lines referenced were taken on Nov. 4 from DraftKings Sportsbook.
Jacksonville Jaguars (-10) at Baltimore Ravens (TNF)
Both experts favor the Jaguars. Dajani notes Jacksonville is 14-3 over its last 17 games, leads the NFL in points per game differential (+12.1), and has the No. 1 run defense. He predicts Jaguars 28, Ravens 13. Dubin agrees, citing Baltimore's third-string quarterback situation and short week, predicting Jaguars 27, Ravens 6.
Cincinnati Bengals (-3) vs. Atlanta Falcons (Madrid)
Dajani takes the Falcons +3, pointing to Cincinnati's defensive injuries (DJ Turner heel, Cashius Howell wrist) and a Falcons team that beat the 49ers indoors. He predicts Falcons 27, Bengals 23. Dubin backs the Bengals -3, highlighting Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins' offensive rhythm and Atlanta's struggling run game (Bijan Robinson 48 carries for 200 scoreless yards in three weeks). He predicts Bengals 27, Falcons 20.
Los Angeles Rams (-5.5) at Washington Commanders
Both pick the Rams. Dajani cites Sean McVay's 2-0 record vs. Washington since 2017, each win by at least eight points, and LA's 11-2 straight-up and 10-3 ATS in last 13 vs. sub-.500 teams. He predicts Rams 27, Commanders 17. Dubin emphasizes the Rams' running game and Washington's loss of Daron Payne, predicting Rams 24, Commanders 16.
Denver Broncos (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers
Both favor Denver. Dajani highlights Bo Nix's 9.1 yards per attempt when down one score in the fourth quarter (best since 2000) and Carolina's 23 sacks allowed (tied second-most). He predicts Broncos 24, Panthers 20. Dubin leans on Denver's defense against Bryce Young behind a leaky line, predicting Broncos 23, Panthers 17.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (-3)
Both take the Packers +3. Dajani notes Green Bay's extra rest after a Thursday win, Jordan Love's NFL-leading 2,246 passing yards, and a defense allowing 14.6 points per game over five weeks. He predicts Packers 27, Patriots 24. Dubin adds Christian Watson's extra healing time and Green Bay's defense limiting a Patriots offense missing multiple weapons, predicting Packers 26, Patriots 20.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-6) (SNF)
Dajani backs the Bears -6, citing Jeffery Simmons' immediate impact (six tackles, one sack, two TFLs in debut) and Caleb Williams' 286.7 passing yards per game with four TDs and zero INTs since returning. He also notes Baker Mayfield's 1-12 primetime record since 2021. Prediction: Bears 30, Buccaneers 20. Dubin takes Buccaneers +6, expecting Tampa's run game and blitzes to keep it close, predicting Bears 21, Buccaneers 17.
Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Minnesota Vikings (MNF)
Dajani takes the Vikings +3.5, speculating a possible Carson Wentz start if Kyler Murray's hamstring injury persists, and notes Minnesota's league-best defense (13.3 points allowed, 154.9 passing yards allowed). He predicts Bills 24, Vikings 23. Dubin favors the Bills -3.5, doubting Minnesota's offense and expecting Buffalo to run effectively with Josh Allen and James Cook, predicting Bills 20, Vikings 14.
