The Sunday afternoon window for Week 9 is headlined by two big MVP quarterbacks looking to build on their respective seasons; another duel between league MVPs Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes always makes for an intriguing matchup.

The Lions, like the Packers, lost a game they probably should have won, and did so in their own stadium. Detroit was nearly a double-digit favorite against division rival Minnesota on Sunday, but instead allowed the Vikings to grab an early lead and largely control the game from start to finish.

Follow for coverage from The Athletic's NFL writers as Week 9's Sunday action, including Chiefs-Bills, kicks off.

The San Francisco 49ers go on the road and get the win over the New York Giants, 34-24. Mac Jones ended the game 19 of 24 (14 of 14 first half) for 235 yards passing and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, along with 67 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.

NFL Week 9 has arrived and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their best NFL bets today for the entire slate. Here are their picks and predictions.

Even though the calendar says November, it's still the last day of Halloweekend with Halloween falling on Friday. So naturally, New England Patriots receiver Mack Hollins treated the pregame tunnel walk like another costume reveal.

Word on Saturday was that Joe Flacco was on track to start at quarterback for the Bengals in Sunday’s home game against the Bears and official word of his status came on Sunday morning.

Two NFC teams going in opposite directions face off in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday Night Football.  Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are coming

The 2025 NFL season is halfway done in Week 9. Here's where the Browns would pick in the 2026 NFL Draft if the season ended today:

The Steelers' defense quieted the Colts. The Bears won a thriller over the Bengals. Here are the winners and losers from a busy Sunday across the NFL.