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Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 9

And just like that it’s November. In football terms, this means the real season is about to start. For the New England Patriots, it starts with a game against the Green Bay Packers at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday. There…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:00 AM
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 9
Key Things to Know
  • Pats Pulpit writer Bernd Buchmasser outlines which teams New England Patriots fans should support in NFL Week 9.
  • The writer advises rooting for NFC teams over AFC rivals to protect New England's conference standing.
  • Buchmasser argues New England fans should root for the Minnesota Vikings against division rivals the Buffalo Bills.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pats Pulpit writer Bernd Buchmasser breaks down which teams New England Patriots fans should support during NFL Week 9. As the Patriots prepare to play the Green Bay Packers, Buchmasser analyzes the surrounding slate of games to highlight outcomes that would best benefit New England's playoff positioning and tiebreakers.

Buchmasser recommends backing NFC squads against AFC contenders, including the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. Additionally, he highlights rooting for the Minnesota Vikings over the Buffalo Bills to aid New England in the AFC East race, and the New York Jets over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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