This past weekend produced some expected outcomes, as Chicago missed another field goal that would have won them the game, as well as some surprises, such as Baker Mayfield throwing a pick on a shovel pass. Well, it is Cleveland. But the Browns actually hung tough with New England on the road once they stopped turning the ball over. Drew Brees looked solid in his return, and Mason Rudolph overcame some concussion demons to pick up a big win. What can you expect from the NFL in Week 9? Don’t miss our sports betting picks, along with the latest NFL odds.
2019 NFL Week 9 Odds, Overview & Picks for Every Game
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Thursday, October 31
San Francisco (-9.5) at Arizona (O/U 43) (8:20 pm ET, FOX / NFL Network)
San Francisco just hung 51 on the Carolina Panthers, while Arizona lost by 22 at home to New Orleans last week. San Francisco is a defense-first team, and the Cardinals are still struggling with their running game. Granted, weird things happen on Thursday nights, and this could be a trap game, but I still have the Niners to win and cover.
Sunday, November 3
Houston (-1.5) vs Jacksonville (in London) (9:30 am ET, NFL Network)
Jacksonville has won three of their last four games in London, and the loss came last year, when four Jaguars were briefly arrested the night before the game when they tried to walk a bar tab that was over $64,000. Houston won the first meeting this season between the two, 13-12, but the Texans’ offense has improved dramatically since then. Texans to win and cover.
Washington (+10) at Buffalo (1:00 pm ET, FOX)
It was odd watching Buffalo get rolled at home by the Eagles by 18 points. But Philadelphia can pound the ball with their running game, and their pass rush was terrific. Washington has neither, and Buffalo will be ready to take out some frustrations. Bills to win and cover.
Minnesota (NL) at Kansas City (1:00 pm ET, FOX)
Why no line? Because we don’t know if Patrick Mahomes II is going to play yet for the Chiefs. Matt Moore played a great game for the Chiefs last week, keeping KC within seven points of Green Bay, but the Chiefs’ rushing defense still hasn’t shown up yet this year. I’m not sure the Chiefs win this game with Mahomes, let alone without. Vikings to win.
N.Y. Jets (-5.5) at Miami (1:00 pm ET, CBS)
Miami was up 14-3 near the end of the second quarter in Pittsburgh on Monday night. Then they mysteriously decided to send an eight-man blitz, leaving three men in coverage, on 3rd and 20, and Mason Rudolph threw a perfect pass on a slant that went 45 yards for a touchdown. The score was 14-10, and Pittsburgh would roll to a 27-14 win. The Dolphins just don’t know how to win yet. But can the Jets cover? Miami to cover.
Chicago (+4.5) at Philadelphia (1:00 pm ET, FOX)
Even though Mitch Trubisky can’t move the ball anymore, the Bears aren’t ready to move on to chase Daniel at quarterback. The Eagles should have tons of confidence after rolling the Bills last Sunday. Eagles to win and cover.
Indianapolis (PK) at Pittsburgh (1:00 pm ET, CBS)
The Colts barely beat Denver at home — a week after getting a convincing win over Houston at home. Was that a trap game? Possibly. Now they head to Pittsburgh to take on a Steelers team that has a solid defense, for once, but which Mason Rudolph will show up? Colts to win.
Tennessee (+3.5) at Carolina (1:00 pm ET, CBS)
Consecutive home wins over the Chargers and the Buccaneers have the Titans on the edge of the postseason race. Carolina just got undressed by San Francisco after running off a four-game winning streak. Has Kyle Allen been exposed? Or will he get the Panthers’ offense up and running again? Panthers to win and cover.
Detroit (+1.5) at Oakland (4:05 pm ET, FOX)
The Raiders were on a roll, but then they came out of the bye losing big in Green Bay and losing tough in Houston. Now, they welcome Detroit, who barely escaped the Giants at home last week. Give me Oakland to win and cover.
Tampa Bay (+6.5) at Seattle (4:05 pm ET, FOX)
The Buccaneers have already won their shocking road victory of the season (in Los Angeles over the Rams). Seattle bounced back from their stinker of a loss at home to Baltimore by beating Atlanta on the road, and they will be ready for Jameis Winston. Seahawks to win and cover.
Cleveland (+1.5) at Denver (4:25 pm ET, CBS)
It looks like Joe Flacco is out for the Broncos, with Brandon Allen set to play quarterback. Cleveland played New England tough on Sunday after they stopped turning the ball over. Browns to cover.
Green Bay (-3) at L.A. Chargers (4:25 pm ET, CBS)
The Packers are 7-1 after beating Kansas City. Aaron Rodgers is back to his old ways of winning games, even if those wins are hideous. The Chargers won on a last-second missed field goal by the Chicago Bears (really? again?) after a three-game losing streak. Philip Rivers does not outduel Aaron Rodgers. He just doesn’t. Packers to win and cover.
New England (-3.5) at Baltimore (8:20 pm ET, NBC)
Did you notice how Cleveland controlled the pace of their game against New England by pounding the running game? If the Browns hadn’t turned the ball over on three straight plays in the first quarter, they could have won. Baltimore will follow this blueprint and end the Pats’ unbeaten streak. Ravens to cover.
Monday, November 4
Dallas (-7) at N.Y. Giants (8:15 pm ET, ESPN)
The Cowboys come out of the bye after a 27-point home win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They’ve already beaten the Giants once this year (when Eli Manning was still the starting quarterback). This smells like a huge trap game for me, because Dallas really has no sustained mental strength, so I’m personally laying down zero money on this, but if you look at the numbers, Dallas should cover. Cowboys to win and cover.
