CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin have released their predictions for NFL Week 9, analyzing the biggest games of the weekend. Lines referenced were taken on Nov. 4 from DraftKings Sportsbook.
In the Thursday night game, both experts favor the Jacksonville Jaguars (-10) over the Baltimore Ravens, citing Jacksonville's strong division lead, league-leading passer rating from Trevor Lawrence (112.6), and the NFL's top run defense. Dajani predicts Jaguars 28, Ravens 13; Dubin predicts Jaguars 27, Ravens 6.
For the Cincinnati Bengals (-3) vs. Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Dajani takes the Falcons +3, pointing to Bengals defensive injuries and a Falcons indoor win over the 49ers earlier. He predicts Falcons 27, Bengals 23. Dubin backs the Bengals -3, citing Cincinnati's rolling offense with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, and Atlanta's struggling run game. He predicts Bengals 27, Falcons 20.
The Los Angeles Rams (-5.5) at Washington Commanders sees both experts picking the Rams. Dajani highlights Sean McVay's revenge narrative and LA's 11-2 straight-up record against sub-.500 teams, predicting Rams 27, Commanders 17. Dubin emphasizes the Rams' recent ground game and Washington's loss of Daron Payne, predicting Rams 24, Commanders 16.
Denver Broncos (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers: both experts favor Denver. Dajani praises Bo Nix's fourth-quarter clutch performance and Carolina's offensive line issues (23 sacks allowed), predicting Broncos 24, Panthers 20. Dubin leans on Denver's defense against Bryce Young, predicting Broncos 23, Panthers 17.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (-3): both experts take the Packers +3, citing extra rest for Green Bay and Jordan Love's league-leading 2,246 passing yards. Dajani predicts Packers 27, Patriots 24; Dubin predicts Packers 26, Patriots 20.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-6) on Sunday night: Dajani backs the Bears -6, highlighting the impact of trade acquisition Jeffery Simmons and Caleb Williams' recent form (286.7 passing yards per game, 4 TDs, 0 INTs). He predicts Bears 30, Buccaneers 20. Dubin still expects Chicago to win but takes Tampa +6, predicting Bears 21, Buccaneers 17.
Monday night features Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Minnesota Vikings. Dajani takes the Vikings +3.5, speculating a potential quarterback change to Carson Wentz and Minnesota's top-ranked defense. He predicts Bills 24, Vikings 23. Dubin favors the Bills -3.5, doubting Minnesota's offense and expecting Buffalo's run game to succeed, predicting Bills 20, Vikings 14.
