Prisco’s Week 9 NFL picks: Chiefs drop Dolphins in Germany thriller, Cowboys edge Eagles in NFC East clash

The big-time week choosing NFL games did not come in Week 8, however it used to be proper there in entrance of me.

But two video games went dangerous in the general seconds, two video games I handicapped the correct means however misplaced out in end-of-game rubbish covers for the opposite aspect. 

The first came about Thursday night time when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were given a overdue rubbish landing thank you to 2 main consequences retaining the pressure alive. Then the remaining one got here when the Baltimore Ravens gave up 10 overdue issues to let the Arizona Cardinals get the back-door quilt.

That became my ATS report from what would were a sterling 10-5-1 to a dark 8-7-1. That stinks. That has my season report at 58-60-4. I did cross 11-5 instantly up, which raises that report to 73-49.

Let’s hope their aren’t any back-door covers this week for me — until, in fact, they cross my means.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET ((*9*))

Rookie Will Levis used to be particular in his first NFL get started, however it is a large problem in opposition to the Steelers protection at the street on a brief week. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett stated he’s going to play with a rib harm, however how restricted will he be? Their offensive line used to be terrible remaining week, and that can play true right here. Levis will play smartly sufficient to guide the Titans to a victory. 

Pick: Titans 23, Steelers 17 (Result: Steelers 20, Titans 16)

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network, fubo)

The Chiefs are coming off a loss at Denver, one the place the offense did not glance that just right. Miami inspired in beating New England, however they have not overwhelmed a crew with a successful report but. This is a huge probability. I simply do not assume it’s going to occur. Patrick Mahomes gets the most productive of the Dolphins protection as he will get again going proper after his flu recreation remaining week. 

Pick: Chiefs 30, Dolphins 26

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Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Vikings will get started rookie Jarran Hall in this recreation, which shall be a problem for his or her offense. Atlanta may well be making a transformation at quarterback as smartly since Desmond Ridder used to be benched remaining week. The Falcons will prohibit Hall and win this recreation — regardless of who performs quarterback for them. 

Pick: Falcons 27, Vikings 13

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Ravens beat the Cardinals in lackluster taste remaining week, whilst Seattle got here again to overcome the Browns and P.J. Walker. The Seattle protection is bettering each and every week, and including Leonard Williams will lend a hand, however it is a lengthy travel in opposition to a crew that may ranking. Look for Lamar Jackson to play higher than he did remaining week. 

Pick: Ravens 27, Seahawks 18

Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns (-8)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Cardinals are going in the mistaken path after a forged get started, however this may well be who they’re. The Browns misplaced to the Seahawks remaining week, however performed significantly better on protection than the week prior to. That shall be a difficult problem for Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune. The Browns are the significantly better crew right here and they’re at house. They get it carried out. 

Pick: Browns 30, Cardinals 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

This is consecutive street video games for the Rams when they have been ruled by way of the Cowboys remaining week. And Matthew Stafford is dinged up. The Packers did not glance just right in shedding at house to the Vikings remaining week, however their season is at the line right here, and I believe they are going to play that means. 

Pick: Packers 27, Rams 19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2.5) at Houston Texans

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Bucs have misplaced 3 instantly because the offense has struggled in recent years. The Texans are coming off a loss to the Panthers the place their offense did not play that smartly. The Bucs can have 3 days of additional leisure and I believe that can lend a hand the offense get again on target. They take a good one. 

Pick: Bucs 24, Texans 23

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Commanders have main problems on protection, after which traded away their two most sensible edge avid gamers this week. But the New England offense is proscribed. So what offers? I believe at house the Patriots are the pick out. When two dangerous groups meet, take the house crew, particularly in opposition to one with a nasty protection. 

Pick: Patriots 24, Commanders 16

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Bears are taking part in consecutive street video games, which generally is a problem. They will have Justin Fields again, which is wanted. The Saints were given their offense going in opposition to the Colts with Derek Carr taking part in smartly. That will proceed right here in opposition to a Bears protection this is simply OK.

Pick: Saints 28, Bears 13

Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers (+2.5)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Panthers were given their first victory remaining week with the offense appearing some lifestyles overdue to get the game-winning box purpose. That will have to lift over in opposition to a Colts protection that has had main problems the previous two weeks. The Colts are inconsistent on offense with Gardner Minshew, which performs out right here too. The Panthers get their 2d victory. 

Pick: Panthers 23, Colts 20

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Raiders are having main problems on offense, however the Giants are coming off a recreation with minus-9 yards passing. That virtually does not appear conceivable by way of as of late’s NFL laws. But it came about. So who wins right here? The Giants may well be all the way down to a third-team quarterback, so I’ll cross with the Raiders. They can ranking 20, can not they? 

Pick: Raiders 20, Giants 13

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

This is a gigantic early-season recreation in the NFC East. The Eagles have the most productive report in the NFL, however they nonetheless have not appeared nice. The Cowboys have righted issues the previous two video games, particularly on offense. I believe that displays up because the Cowboys pull off the dissatisfied with Dak Prescott having a large recreation. 

Pick: Cowboys 31, Eagles 29

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)

The Bengals have come again to lifestyles after the sluggish get started because of Joe Burrow’s calf harm early in the season, which in point of fact impacted the offense. Buffalo performed looser in opposition to the Bucs remaining week and they’ve 3 additional days of leisure. This shall be a a laugh offensive recreation that can cross proper all the way down to the cord. It’s tight, however the Bengals will win it overdue.

Pick: Bengals 31, Bills 30

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, fubo)

The Chargers looked as if it would proper issues in opposition to the Bears, however it is a lengthy travel in opposition to a just right defensive crew. That will reason issues for Justin Herbert. The Chargers protection has been dangerous for many of the season, however they confirmed some growth remaining week. Look for the Chargers to return in right here and get the most productive of it as Herbert does sufficient to tug it out overdue. 

Pick: Chargers 21, Jets 17