NFL WEEK 9 PREVIEW AND SCORE PREDICTIONS

Mon, Oct 28, 2024
by SetTheNarrative.cappertek.com

Week 9 NFL Preview and Predictions

Week 9 is shaping up to be a thrilling one with 15 games on deck, including a Thursday night opener and a Monday night showdown. Based on model predictions, we have projected scores and potential winners, with five predictions running counter to Vegas odds. This is where we’ll dive in to consider potential upsets and surprising results. Let's highlight the model's top picks and look at the games where we might flip the winner.

Game-by-Game Predictions:

  • Thursday Night Game:
    Houston 16 - 15 New York Jets (flip candidate)
    Projected Winner: Houston

  • Sunday Games:

    • Dallas 25 - 22 Atlanta (flip candidate)
      Projected Winner: Dallas
    • Miami 20 - 27 Buffalo
      Projected Winner: Buffalo
    • Las Vegas 10 - 29 Cincinnati
      Projected Winner: Cincinnati
    • LA Chargers 23 - 32.5 Cleveland (flip candidate)
      Projected Winner: Cleveland
    • New England 25.5 - 14 Tennessee (flip candidate)
      Projected Winner: New England
    • Indianapolis 10 - 35 Minnesota
      Projected Winner: Minnesota
    • Washington 19 - 13 New York Giants
      Projected Winner: Washington
    • New Orleans 25.5 - 23 Carolina
      Projected Winner: New Orleans
    • Denver 15.5 - 30 Baltimore
      Projected Winner: Baltimore
    • Chicago 18 - 28.5 Arizona
      Projected Winner: Arizona
    • Detroit 22 - 26 Green Bay (flip candidate)
      Projected Winner: Green Bay
    • LA Rams 29.5 - 24 Seattle
      Projected Winner: LA Rams

  • Sunday Night Game:
    Jacksonville 18 - 19.5 Philadelphia
    Projected Winner: Philadelphia

  • Monday Night Game:
    Tampa Bay 19 - 25.5 Kansas City
    Projected Winner: Kansas City

Potential Game Flips: Counter to Vegas Odds

  1. Dallas 25 - 22 Atlanta (-2.5)
    Initial Pick: Dallas
    Flip Consideration: Atlanta has luck on it's side. Ride them; if they find rhythm, they could edge out the Cowboys. Atlanta's offense scores more points and their defense allows less points against a team like the Cowboys.

  2. LA Chargers (-2) 23 - 32.5 Cleveland 
    Initial Pick: Cleveland
    Flip Consideration: Cleveland’s defense has been on and off. A strong performance by Herbert could allow the Chargers to flip the outcome. With Jameis Winston under center does this prediction stay as is?

  3. New England 25.5 - 14 Tennessee (-3)
    Initial Pick: New England
    Flip Consideration: Tennessee, though underperforming, has an explosive defense that could shift the momentum.

  4. Detroit (-3) 22 - 26 Green Bay 
    Initial Pick: Green Bay
    Flip Consideration: Detroit's offense can catch fire unexpectedly, making this a potential upset over the Packers. The Packers have the better offense and defense when these two values meet. 

  5. Thursday Night Wildcard – Houston 16 - 15  NY Jets (-1)
    Initial Pick: Houston
    Flip Consideration: Close games are always tricky, and the Jets could steal this in the final minutes if their offense delivers under pressure. Thursday night games are mostly won by the better QB. 6 out of 8 Thursday night games have been won by the better QB so far this season. Does Aaron Rodgers deserve another chance? Probably not.

Summary:

With this mix of tight matchups and potential upsets, Week 9 promises both excitement and unpredictability. By switching 4-5 game outcomes, we’re ready to play the odds and add a twist to some key matchups. Stay tuned for the in-depth breakdowns to follow!


JP