Week 9 of the NFL features several interconference matchups with the Steelers and Titans on bye. Notable games include Browns vs. Saints (-3), Cowboys vs. Colts (+4.5), Broncos vs. Panthers (+2.5), Lions vs. Dolphins (+6.5), Packers vs. Patriots (-3), Raiders vs. 49ers (-9.5), and Bills vs. Vikings (+3) on Monday Night Football. Divisional matchups include Giants vs. Eagles (+3) with Joe Milton making his first career start for Philadelphia, and Cardinals vs. Seahawks (-8.5) with Sam Darnold ruled out and Gardner Minshew starting for Arizona. On Sunday Night Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit Chicago Bears (-6).
SportsLine's self-learning AI model has evaluated odds for every game. For the Packers vs. Patriots matchup, the AI projects a 23-20 Green Bay win, favoring the Packers (+3) against the spread and the under on the 44.5-point total. The Packers are 5-3, coming off a 27-19 win over Carolina on Oct. 29. Quarterback Jordan Love has completed 61.5% of passes for 2,246 yards, 16 touchdowns, six interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. Receiver Christian Watson has 42 catches for 708 yards (16.9 avg) and six touchdowns. For New England, rookie Drake Maye has completed 67.1% of passes for 1,983 yards, 15 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in eight starts. Tight end Hunter Henry (foot) is questionable, while A.J. Brown (knee) and TreVeyon Henderson (illness) are out.
The AI has also generated additional high-confidence picks for the week. The model has reportedly hit thousands of 4.5- and 5-star prop picks since the start of the 2023 season.
