Week 9 of the NFL season is here, and if you played it smart, you dodged that Cowboys-Cardinals trap game last week. Now, though, things are getting serious, with a wild seven games on the schedule boasting at least a 5.5-point spread on FanDuel Sportsbook. Four of those even see the favorite giving at least seven points, which is wild this deep into the season. Your options are shrinking, but the stakes are only climbing, and some big names are facing down some brutal reality checks right now.
The Jets Are Still Falling Apart, Chiefs Need This Win
Talk about a mess. The New York Jets are basically a walking disaster, sitting at a pathetic 2-6 record, and somehow they keep finding new ways to lose. Now, they’ve got to trek into Arrowhead Stadium and face a Kansas City Chiefs squad that is absolutely desperate. The Chiefs are on a two-game losing streak right now, and they need to snap that thing ASAP if they want to stay in the hunt for the AFC West.
Honestly, you don’t even need deep stats to tell you why this is a tough spot for New York. But here’s a good one for you: the Jets haven’t won in Kansas City since 1998. Yeah, you read that right. Bill Parcells was coaching, Vinny Testaverde was under center. Some of you reading this probably weren’t even born yet! This feels like a no-brainer. The Chiefs are giving 9.5 points for a reason.
The Lions Offense Is Rolling, And Nobody Is Stopping Them
Let’s talk about a team that’s actually putting it all together: the Detroit Lions. They’re coming into Miami with a three-game winning streak, and their offense is straight-up explosive, averaging a dominant 29 points per contest. Meanwhile, the Dolphins just barely grabbed their first win of the season before their bye, and get this: they haven’t even scored 29 points in *any* game this year. That’s a huge gap in offensive firepower.
Even when the Lions were held to 20 and 19 points in their last two outings, they still found a way to win. Jared Goff is having arguably his most efficient season ever with 15 passing touchdowns to just one interception. He’s managing that offense perfectly. Expect another huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs on the ground. The Lions are favored by seven points, and honestly, that feels low considering how locked in they are.
Dallas Is A Mess As Favorites, But It’s Must-Win Time
Alright, now for the really tricky one: the Dallas Cowboys. They’re the “risky pick” of the week, and for good reason. Vegas had them as the favorite in three games this season, and the Cowboys *lost all three of them*. In two of those losses, they were even giving a touchdown. Seriously, what gives? This week, they’re heading to Indianapolis to face a Colts team that’s just spiraling, with seemingly no interest or will to win games anymore. Dallas is currently giving 5.5 points, the shortest odds of these top picks.
Why are the odds so short for a team like Dallas against a struggling Colts squad? It’s simple: the Cowboys just can’t seem to win these games where they’re favored. But here’s the kicker: this is a must-win game for Dallas if they want to stay anywhere near the divisional hunt. They’ve got the Titans in two weeks and the Eagles on Thanksgiving, so they need to get their act together now. If you’ve been fading Dallas, this might actually be the week to trust them, but man, it’s a gamble. The season hangs in the balance, and if they mess this up, it could all fall apart fast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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