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Our guide to every NFL Week 9 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets

Bills vs. Vikings? Drake Maye vs. Jordan Love? The NFL in Madrid? There are 14 more games in Week 9, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:37 PM
Our guide to every NFL Week 9 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Key Things to Know
  • ESPN provided a comprehensive preview, predictions, betting insights, and fantasy tips for NFL Week 9 in 2026.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons in an international matchup hosted in Madrid.
  • Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to make his first start of the season replacing Deshaun Watson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

ESPN previewed the 2026 NFL Week 9 slate with game analysis, betting insights, bold predictions, and fantasy football advice. Key matchups include the Cincinnati Bengals facing the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, alongside a full schedule concluding with a Monday night contest between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.

Reporters highlighted major developments across the league, including Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders likely starting in place of Deshaun Watson due to a concussion. Other storylines featured Joe Burrow's standout campaign for the Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Indianapolis Colts, and injury updates impacting the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints.

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