In Week 9 of the NFL season, the model is shying away from picking the Broncos (6-2) over the Texans (3-4). Although Denver leads the AFC West and is riding a five-game winning streak, the Broncos are just 2-2 on the road this season.

The Buffalo Bills' depleted defensive backfield holds the key to toppling the Kansas City Chiefs, but the odds are in Patrick Mahomes' favor

We look at the five NFL games on FOX this weekend, headlined by an NFC North showdown between the Lions and Vikings.

The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 48.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.

It may feel like the 2025 NFL season just started, but we're already approaching the halfway point—and the fantasy playoffs are on the not-too-distant horizon. Now's the time to buckle up for that postseason push.

Pittsburgh LB Malik Harrison has been activated from injured reserve ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 9 on a sizzling 45-28 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns.

In Week 9, the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders are the latest teams to debut throwback threads.