CBS Sports has released five bold predictions for NFL Week 9 of the 2026 season, highlighting potential upsets and standout performances.
Eagles to upset Giants behind Joe Milton
The Philadelphia Eagles (2-6) are 3.5-point underdogs against the first-place New York Giants (4-2-1), but new starting quarterback Joe Milton III could spark a turnaround. Milton, previously Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys since 2025, was signed off Dallas' practice squad. He posted a 118.2 passer rating in the 2026 preseason, completing 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer compared Milton's arm strength to Brett Favre.
Vikings defense to sack Josh Allen over five times
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores leads a unit that tops the NFL in scoring defense (13.3 points per game), red zone defense (25% touchdown rate allowed), and blitz rate (73.6%). Facing a Buffalo Bills offensive line allowing a 38% quarterback pressure rate, the Vikings are predicted to sack Allen more than five times, a feat that has occurred only four times in his nine-season career.
Cowboys to hold Colts under 20 points
Despite allowing 29 points per game since 2025 and a 15-game streak of conceding 20-plus points, the Dallas Cowboys (3-5) are forecast to limit the Indianapolis Colts (2-6) to under 20 points. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones owns the league's worst passer rating at 68.7, and Indianapolis has scored 10 or fewer points in consecutive games.
Jets' Braelon Allen to exceed 100 scrimmage yards again
Since Breece Hall's quadriceps injury in Week 3, fourth-round pick Braelon Allen has rushed for 504 yards over five games, second only to Bucky Irving's 548. Against a Kansas City Chiefs defense allowing 96.3 rushing yards per game, Allen is projected to record his fifth straight game with over 100 scrimmage yards, a first for a Jet since Thomas Jones in 2008.
Dolphins to limit Jared Goff under 200 passing yards
The Detroit Lions (5-2) lead the NFL in total offense (395.4 yards per game), with Goff averaging 280.6 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception. Only the Vikings have held Goff under 200 yards in 2026, but the Miami Dolphins (1-6) could replicate that behind edge rusher Chop Robinson, who leads the NFL with a 20.6% quarterback pressure rate.
