Prisco’s Week 9 NFL picks: Will Levis backs up impressive debut by beating Steelers, Cowboys edge Eagles

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

But two video games went dangerous within the ultimate seconds, two video games I handicapped the suitable approach however misplaced out in end-of-game rubbish covers for the opposite facet. 

The first came about Thursday evening when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were given a overdue rubbish landing thank you to 2 primary consequences preserving the pressure alive. Then the closing one got here when the Baltimore Ravens gave up 10 overdue issues to let the Arizona Cardinals get the back-door duvet.

That grew to become my ATS report from what would had been a sterling 10-5-1 to a gloomy 8-7-1. That stinks. That has my season report at 58-60-4. I did cross 11-5 immediately up, which raises that report to 73-49.

Let’s hope their aren’t any back-door covers this week for me — until, after all, they cross my approach.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime Video)

Rookie Will Levis used to be particular in his first NFL get started, however this can be a massive problem towards 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 closing 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

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 excellent. Miami inspired in beating New England, however they have not crushed a group with a successful report but. This is a large probability. I simply do not suppose 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 closing 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 on this recreation, which will likely be a problem for his or her offense. Atlanta might be making a metamorphosis at quarterback as smartly since Desmond Ridder used to be benched closing 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 closing week, whilst Seattle got here again to overcome the Browns and P.J. Walker. The Seattle protection is making improvements to each week, and including Leonard Williams will assist, however this can be a lengthy go back and forth towards a group that may ranking. Look for Lamar Jackson to play higher than he did closing week. 

Pick: Ravens 27, Seahawks 18

Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns (-8)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Cardinals are going within the fallacious route after a forged get started, however this could be who they’re. The Browns misplaced to the Seahawks closing week, however performed a lot better on protection than the week ahead of. That will likely be a tricky problem for Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune. The Browns are the a lot better group right here and they’re at house. They get it achieved. 

Pick: Browns 30, Cardinals 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

This is consecutive street video games for the Rams once they have been ruled by the Cowboys closing week. And Matthew Stafford is dinged up. The Packers did not glance excellent in shedding at house to the Vikings closing week, however their season is at the line right here, and I believe they’re going to play that approach. 

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 immediately because the offense has struggled in recent times. The Texans are coming off a loss to the Panthers the place their offense did not play that smartly. The Bucs may have 3 days of additional leisure and I believe that can assist the offense get again on target. They take a decent one. 

Pick: Bucs 24, Texans 23

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

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

Pick: Patriots 24, Commanders 16

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Bears are enjoying consecutive street video games, which is usually a problem. They may have Justin Fields again, which is wanted. The Saints were given their offense going towards the Colts with Derek Carr enjoying smartly. That will proceed right here towards 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 closing week with the offense appearing some lifestyles overdue to get the game-winning box objective. That must lift over towards a Colts protection that has had primary problems the previous two weeks. The Colts are inconsistent on offense with Gardner Minshew, which performs out right here too. The Panthers get their 2nd victory. 

Pick: Panthers 23, Colts 20

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Raiders are having primary problems on offense, however the Giants are coming off a recreation with minus-9 yards passing. That nearly does not appear conceivable by lately’s NFL laws. But it came about. So who wins right here? The Giants could 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 within the NFC East. The Eagles have the most productive report within 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 presentations 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 within the season, which truly impacted the offense. Buffalo performed looser towards the Bucs closing week and they’ve 3 further days of leisure. This will likely be a amusing offensive recreation that can cross proper all the way down to the twine. 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 gave the impression to proper issues towards the Bears, however this can be a lengthy go back and forth towards a excellent defensive group. That will reason issues for Justin Herbert. The Chargers protection has been dangerous for lots of the season, however they confirmed some growth closing 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