CBS Sports analyst Dajani Dimes posted an 11-3 against-the-spread record in Week 8, bringing the season ATS mark to 62-57-2 and a 72-48-1 straight-up record. The top five ATS picks stand at 19-20-1. Here are the top five Week 9 selections with analysis and projected scores.
Denver Broncos (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers
Bo Nix led a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback against the Chiefs and leads the NFL since 2000 with 9.1 yards per attempt when down by one score in the fourth quarter. The Panthers have allowed 42.7 points per game at home this season and have surrendered 23 sacks. Projected score: Broncos 24-20.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints (-3)
The Saints return from a bye and could get offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., guard Cesar Ruiz, and rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson back. The Browns were dominated 27-6 by Pittsburgh and may start Shedeur Sanders with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol. Projected score: Saints 23-17.
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-8.5)
Sam Darnold is out with a quad injury; Drew Lock starts and previously threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Arizona in Week 2. The Seahawks defense ranks among the league's best and faces a Cardinals team starting Gardner Minshew. Projected score: Seahawks 24-13.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-6)
Caleb Williams has led the Bears to 30+ points with zero turnovers in three straight games. D'Andre Swift leads the NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns. Baker Mayfield has thrown just 64 yards combined in his last two games and is 1-12 in prime time since 2021. Projected score: Bears 30-20.
Buffalo Bills (-3) at Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray is ruled out; Carson Wentz starts for Minnesota and threw three touchdowns in a Week 1 win over Green Bay. The Vikings defense leads the NFL in points allowed (13.3 per game), passing yards allowed (154.9), red zone touchdown percentage (25%), and sacks per game (3.6). Projected score: Vikings 24-23.
Other Week 9 leans: Jaguars (-10) over Ravens, Falcons (+3) over Bengals, Chiefs over Jets (+10), Lions (-7) over Dolphins, Cowboys (-5.5) over Colts, Rams (-4.5) over Commanders, Giants over Eagles (+3.5), 49ers over Raiders (+10), Texans over Chargers (+5.5), Packers (+3) over Patriots.
