NFL Week 9: Picks and predictions

Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) reacts to his sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion (14) (not pictured) during the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 9, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Titans won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (-3.5)

Are the Dolphins (3-4) suddenly frisky? No, but they are better than the Jets (3-4), who barely got past Cleveland. It’s been a rough, rough season for Todd Bowles and Co.

Pick: Miami 23, New York 17

Dallas Cowboys (-7) at Cleveland Browns

At this point, the city of Cleveland should start a movement. The Browns (0-8) either leave town, or the citizens band together, form their own team and play them. Winner stays. In other words, goodbye to the Browns. Dallas (6-1) is going to roll.

Pick: Dallas 29, Cleveland 16

Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs (-9)

There is no real reason to pick Jacksonville (2-5). The Jaguars are both bad and quitters, as shown on Thursday night. Kansas City (5-2) is playing great football and about to get healthy. Look out.

Pick: Kansas City 34, Jacksonville 16

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-6)

This is a tricky game. Detroit (4-4) could move into within a half-game of the Vikings (5-2), who couldn’t block your grandmother. Minnesota is at home, though, and needs this one badly.

Pick: Minnesota 21, Detroit 19

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