NFL 2026-27 Week 9: Where Every Game Brings New Battles

NFL 2026-27: Event Details

Event	Details
Main Event	NFL 2026-27
Scheduled Week	Week 9 Games
Total Games	15
Dates	5–9 November 2026
Venue	Multiple Venues

NFL 2026-27: Week 9 Overview

The NFL Season 2026-27 proceeds to yet another thrilling week of games in the regular season. In Week 9, 14 teams are set for battle across different vital divisions. There will be several top-ranked teams trying to consolidate their leads. Buffalo, Minnesota, and Denver are some of the teams that have great records coming into this week. The international fixture in Madrid makes for an exciting additional highlight. The results of all these games could affect the upcoming playoff race. This article delivers the schedule, team performance, previews, and picks.

NFL 2026-27: Week 9 Schedules

Date & Day	Fixtures	ET	PT	IST	Venue
5 November 2026 (Thursday)	Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars	08:15 PM	05:15 PM	06:45 AM (Next day)	M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals	09:30 AM	06:30 AM	08:00 PM	Bernabéu, Madrid
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams	01:00 PM	10:00 AM	11:30 PM	Northwest Stadium, Landover
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans	04:05 PM	01:05 PM	02:35 AM (Next day)	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders	04:25 PM	01:25 PM	02:55 AM (Next day)	Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers	04:25 PM	01:25 PM	02:55 AM (Next day)	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals	04:25 PM	01:25 PM	02:55 AM (Next day)	Lumen Field, Seattle
8 November 2026 (Sunday)	Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers	08:20 PM	05:20 PM	06:50 AM (Next day)	Soldier Field, Chicago
9 November 2026 (Monday)	Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills	08:15 PM	05:15 PM	06:45 AM (Next day)	U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

NFL 2026-27: Week 9 Key Match Previews

Match 1: Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills

Date: 9 November 2026 (Monday)

Time: 08:15 PM ET | 05:15 PM PT | 06:45 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

NFL Projected Starters

Minnesota Vikings

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Carson Wentz
Running Back	Jordan Mason
Wide Receiver	Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver	Jordan Addison
Wide Receiver	Jauan Jennings
Tight End	T.J. Hockenson
Fullback	Max Bredeson
Left Tackle	Ryan Van Demark
Left Guard	Joe Huber
Center	Blake Brandel
Right Guard	Will Fries
Right Tackle	Brian O’Neill

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Levi Drake Rodriguez
Nose Tackle	Caleb Banks
Right Defensive End	Jalen Redmond
Weakside Linebacker	Andrew Van Ginkel
Left-inside Linebacker	Eric Wilson
Right-inside Linebacker	Blake Cashman
Strong side Linebacker	Dallas Turner
Left Cornerback	Isaiah Rodgers
Strong Safety	Joshua Metellus
Free Safety	Harrison Smith
Right Cornerback	James Pierre
Nickel Back	Byron Murphy Jr.

Buffalo Bills

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Josh Allen
Running Back	James Cook III
Wide Receiver	DJ Moore
Wide Receiver	Khalil Shakir
Wide Receiver	Keon Coleman
Tight End	Dalton Kincaid
Left Tackle	Dion Dawkins
Left Guard	Alec Anderson
Center	Connor McGovern
Right Guard	O’Cyrus Torrence
Right Tackle	Tylan Grable

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	T.J. Sanders
Nose Tackle	Deone Walker
Right Defensive End	Ed Oliver
Weakside Linebacker	Greg Rousseau
Left-inside Linebacker	Dorian Williams
Right-inside Linebacker	Terrel Bernard
Strongside Linebacker	Bradley Chubb
Left Cornerback	Christian Benford
Strong Safety	Cole Bishop
Free Safety	C.J. Gardner Johnson
Right Cornerback	Davison Igbinosun
Nickel Back	Jordan Hancock

NFL Team Stats and Performance

Statistics	Minnesota Vikings	Buffalo Bills
Total Points/ Game	20.0	33.3
Total Touchdowns	12	27
Total 1st Downs	109	167
3rd Down Efficiency %	36%	44.16%
4th Down Efficiency %	66.67%	77.78%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	165.6	244.7
Passing Touchdowns	8	11
Interceptions	3	5
Rushing Yards/ Game	113.9	148.4
Total Offensive Plays	413	435
Possession Time	01:30	00:16
Turnover Ratio	7	-2

Analysis

The Bills have an upper hand in offensive efficiency coming into this game. The team averages 33.3 points and 244.7 passing yards per game. Josh Allen and James Cook III can prove to be a handful for the defense of Minnesota. On the other hand, the Vikings have a superior turnover margin and a lower number of interceptions. Carson Wentz will need to help Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Buffalo has strong scoring, passing, and rushing, making them favorites.

The Pick: Minnesota Vikings

Match 2: Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals

Date: 8 November 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST

Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid

NFL Projected Starters

Atlanta Falcons

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Michael Penix Jr.
Running Back	Bijan Robinson
Wide Receiver	Drake London
Wide Receiver	Jahan Dotson
Wide Receiver	Olamide Zaccheaus
Tight End	Kyle Pitts Sr.
Left Tackle	Jake Matthews
Left Guard	Matthew Bergeron
Center	Ryan Neuzil
Right Guard	Chris Lindstrom
Right Tackle	Jawaan Taylor

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Maason Smith
Nose Tackle	Gervon Dexter Sr.
Right Defensive End	Brandon Dorius
Weakside Linebacker	Cameron Thomas
Middle Linebacker	Kendal Daniels
Strongside Linebacker	Harold Perkins Jr.
Left Cornerback	A.J. Terrell Jr.
Strong Safety	Jessie Bates III
Free Safety	Xavier Watts
Right Cornerback	C.J. Henderson
Nickel Back	Billy Bowman Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Joe Burrow
Running Back	Chase Brown
Wide Receiver	Ja’Marr Chase
Wide Receiver	Tee Higgins
Wide Receiver	Dohnte Meyers
Tight End	Mike Gesicki
Left Tackle	Orlando Brown Jr.
Left Guard	Dylan Fairchild
Center	Ted Karras
Right Guard	Dalton Risner
Right Tackle	Amarius Mims

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Boye Mafe
Left Defensive Tackle	Dexter Lawrence II
Right Defensive Tackle	Jonathan Allen
Right Defensive End	Myles Murphy
Weakside Linebacker	Demetrius Knight Jr.
Middle Linebacker	Barrett Carter
Strongside Linebacker	Oren Burks
Left Cornerback	Tacario Davis
Strong Safety	Jordan Battle
Free Safety	Bryan Cook
Right Cornerback	DJ Turner II
Nickel Back	Dax Hill

NFL Team Stats and Performance

Statistics	Atlanta Falcons	Cincinnati Bengals
Total Points/ Game	21.4	29.4
Total Touchdowns	19	206
Total 1st Downs	141	155
3rd Down Efficiency %	33.33%	52.87%
4th Down Efficiency %	33.33%	60%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	188.4	288.4
Passing Touchdowns	10	20
Interceptions	11	6
Rushing Yards/ Game	134.8	80.3
Total Offensive Plays	475	433
Possession Time	59:41	00:18
Turnover Ratio	-7	1

Analysis

The Bengals go into this encounter holding a distinct upper hand when it comes to offense. They score an average of 29.4 points and throw for 288.4 yards per game. There is the potential for Joe Burrow to exploit Atlanta’s defense through his relationship with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. On the other hand, Atlanta has a better running game courtesy of Bijan Robinson. Atlanta will try to limit turnovers because it has thrown 11 interceptions. Cincinnati’s passing ability and scoring capacity make them favorites.

The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals

Match 3: Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos

Date: 8 November 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

NFL Projected Starters

Carolina Panthers

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Bryce Young
Running Back	Chuba Hubbard
Wide Receiver	Tetairoa McMillan
Wide Receiver	Jalen Coker
Wide Receiver	John Metchie III
Tight End	Tommy tremble
Left Tackle	Rasheed Walker
Left Guard	Corey Bullock
Center	Luke Fortner
Right Guard	Robert Hunt
Right Tackle	Monroe Freeling

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Derrick Brown
Nose Tackle	Lee Hunter
Right Defensive End	Tershawn Wharton
Weakside Linebacker	Patrick Jones II
Left-inside Linebacker	Devin Lloyd
Right-inside Linebacker	Bobby Okereke
Strongside Linebacker	Princely Umanmielen
Left Cornerback	Malcolm DeWalt IV
Strong Safety	Tre’von Moehrig
Free Safety	Nick Scott
Right Cornerback	Will Lee III
Nickel Back	Chau Smith-Wade

Denver Broncos

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Bo Nix
Running Back	Jonah Coleman
Wide Receiver	Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver	Courtland Sutton
Wide Receiver	Troy Franklin
Tight End	Evan Engram
Fullback	Adam Prentice
Left Tackle	Garett Bolles
Left Guard	Ben Powers
Center	Luke Wattenberg
Right Guard	Quinn Meinerz
Right Tackle	Mike McGlinchey

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Zach Allen
Nose Tackle	D.J. Jones
Right Defensive End	Eyioma Uwazurike
Weakside Linebacker	Jonathon Cooper
Left-inside Linebacker	Alex Singleton
Right-inside Linebacker	Justin Strnad
Strongside Linebacker	Nik Bonnitto
Left Cornerback	Pat Surtain II
Strong Safety	Devon Key
Free Safety	Taylor Rapp
Right Cornerback	Riley Moss
Nickel Back	Ja’Quan McMillan

NFL Team Stats and Performance

Statistics	Carolina Panthers	Denver Broncos
Total Points/ Game	25.4	21.5
Total Touchdowns	20	17
Total 1st Downs	148	137
3rd Down Efficiency %	38.54%	29.70%
4th Down Efficiency %	40%	83.33%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	261.7	180.4
Passing Touchdowns	13	9
Interceptions	5	3
Rushing Yards/ Game	102	92.6
Total Offensive Plays	466	456
Possession Time	59:29	58:28
Turnover Ratio	0	4

Analysis

The Carolina Panthers have much more favorable offensive statistics than Denver. Carolina scores an average of 25.4 points and has 261.7 yards through the air per game. There is no doubt that Bryce Young will be able to capitalize on the flaws in Denver’s defense. This happens because of the receivers available to him. However, Denver has a positive turnover margin and has fewer interceptions. Nix has the ability to enhance the passing efficiency of the Broncos. Carolina has strong scoring opportunities, generates passes, and home-field advantage makes them favorites.

The Pick: Carolina Panthers

Match 4: New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers

Date: 8 November 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 04:25 PM ET | 01:25 PM PT | 02:55 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

NFL Projected Starters

New England Patriots

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Drake Maye
Running Back	Rhamondre Stevenson
Wide Receiver	Kyle Williams
Wide Receiver	DeMario Douglas
Wide Receiver	Efton Chism III
Tight End	Hunter Henry
Fullback	Reggie Gilliam
Left Tackle	Will Campbell
Left Guard	Walter Rouse
Center	Jared Wilson
Right Guard	Matt Pryor
Right Tackle	Morgan Moses

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Christian Barmore
Nose Tackle	Cory Durden
Right Defensive End	Milton Williams
Weakside Linebacker	Elijah Ponder
Left-inside Linebacker	Christian Elliss
Right-inside Linebacker	Robert Spilane
Strongside Linebacker	Dre’Mont Jones
Left Cornerback	Carlton Davis III
Strong Safety	Craig Woodson
Free Safety	Kevin Byard
Right Cornerback	Christian Gonzalez
Nickel Back	Marcus Jones

Green Bay Packers

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Jordan Love
Running Back	Josh Jacobs
Wide Receiver	Christian Watson
Wide Receiver	Matthew Golden
Wide Receiver	Savion Williams
Tight End	Tucker Kraft
Left Tackle	Jordan Morgan
Left Guard	Aaron Banks
Center	John Williams
Right Guard	Laken Tomlinson
Right Tackle	Anthony Belton

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Karl Brooks
Nose Tackle	Chris McClellan
Right Defensive End	Devonte Wyatt
Weakside Linebacker	Lukas Van Ness
Left-inside Linebacker	Nick Niemann
Right-inside Linebacker	Ty’Ron Hopper
Strongside Linebacker	Barryn Sorrell
Left Cornerback	Keisean Nixon
Strong Safety	Evan Williams
Free Safety	Xavier McKinney
Right Cornerback	Brandon Cisse
Nickel Back	Javon Bullard

NFL Team Stats and Performance

Statistics	New England Patriots	Green Bay Packers
Total Points/ Game	23.0	21.4
Total Touchdowns	22	20
Total 1st Downs	164	144
3rd Down Efficiency %	40%	38.32%
4th Down Efficiency %	76.92%	66.67%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	244.1	271.0
Passing Touchdowns	15	16
Interceptions	8	6
Rushing Yards/ Game	123.1	60.6
Total Offensive Plays	496	496
Possession Time	00:54	58:40
Turnover Ratio	-7	4

Analysis

The New England Patriots enjoy the upper hand due to their solid numbers in rushing and a balanced offense. Maye and Rhamondre Stevenson may present problems for the Green Bay Packers’ defense. Jordan Love has the edge in passing, and his side boasts a positive turnover ratio. For the Patriots, protection of the ball and tempo will be key factors. Their home advantage and strong running coordination make them favorites.

The Pick: New England Patriots

NFL 2026-27: Conclusion

NFL Week 9 brings important games, potent offenses, and challenges that will occur within the league. The teams that we pick will play are the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and the New England Patriots. Each team will face a test as the regular season continues.