CBS Sports analyst John Breech releases his NFL Week 9 predictions, highlighting a Thursday night matchup where the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) are favored to defeat the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) after quarterback injuries leave Baltimore potentially starting an undrafted rookie. The Jaguars have rushed for 183 yards in their last game and are 10-1 under coach Liam Coen when reaching 110 rushing yards.
In Madrid, the Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) face the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) in a game where both teams arrive early in the week. Breech predicts a high-scoring Bengals victory, citing Joe Burrow's recent streak of three straight games with at least four touchdown passes and a 70% completion rate.
The Green Bay Packers (5-3) visit the New England Patriots (5-3) on Sunday, with Tom Brady returning to Foxborough as a broadcaster and Rob Gronkowski being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Despite Drake Maye's strong recent play, Breech expects the Packers' defense to secure a 23-20 win.
Other notable picks include the Chicago Bears (6-2) edging the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) in a clash of the league's top two rushing attacks, and the Buffalo Bills (6-1) defeating the Minnesota Vikings (6-1) on Monday night, exploiting a Vikings offense that has struggled with quarterback Kyler Murray's health.
Breech's full slate also projects wins for the Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, Giants, Rams, Broncos, Texans, Browns, 49ers, and Seahawks, with the Titans and Steelers on bye.
