The 2026 NFL season reaches its midpoint with Week 9 featuring several intriguing matchups. Experts have weighed in on point spreads, over/under totals, and best bets for all 14 games.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons (Madrid)
Kickoff: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET. Opening line: Bengals -4.5, over/under 48.5. Expert Jared Dubin favors Cincinnati to cover, citing Joe Burrow's hot offense and Atlanta's struggles running the ball with Bijan Robinson (48 carries, 200 yards, no touchdowns in last three weeks).
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET. Eagles -5.5, O/U 44.5. Senior writer Pete Prisco picks Philadelphia to cover, noting the Giants are coming off a bye but the Eagles' defense should contain quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET. Patriots -1.5, O/U 46.5. The game marks Tom Brady's return to Foxborough on broadcast duty and Rob Gronkowski's Hall of Fame induction. John Breech selects Green Bay to upset New England, citing Packers' strong defense and Drake Maye's inconsistency against winning teams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday Night Football). Bears -3.5, O/U 48.5. Jordan Dajani backs Chicago, highlighting the impact of newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Caleb Williams' improved play (286.7 passing yards, four touchdowns, zero interceptions since returning from injury).
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday Night Football). Bills -3, O/U 48.5. Jordan Dajani takes Minnesota with the points, citing a potential quarterback change to Carson Wentz and the Vikings' league-leading defense (13.3 points allowed per game).
Other notable lines include the Kansas City Chiefs as 9.5-point favorites over the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers favored by 8.5 over the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Seattle Seahawks as 13.5-point favorites against the Arizona Cardinals.
