NFL Week 9: Picks, predictions and more

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 30: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Denver Broncosat Arrowhead Stadium on October 30, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images ) /

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Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars (-4.5)

This is an intriguing game. Cincinnati (3-4) has to win to stay in the playoff race. Jacksonville (4-3) has to prove it can consistently win with Blake Bortles. Both teams can play defense, and the difference might just be Leonard Fournette.

Pick: Jacksonville 22, Cincinnati 20

Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles (-8)

Denver (3-4) has no quarterback. Philadelphia (7-1) might have the league MVP at quarterback and has a defense that could hit Brock Osweiler into next month. This is a brutal matchup for the Broncos.

Pick: Philadelphia 27, Denver 10

Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans (-13)

Houston (3-4) has its issues, but Deshaun Watson is terrific and Indianapolis (2-6) can’t stop anybody. The Colts should be able to score some points, but not enough to derail what has become a prolific attack.

Pick: Houston 30, Indianapolis 20

Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at New York Giants

What chance does New York (1-6) have in this game? The Giants have Evan Engram and nothing else offensively, and suspended their best corner in Janoris Jenkins. Los Angeles (5-2) is coming off its bye and despite the cross-country trip should come away victorious.

Pick: Los Angeles 24, New York 21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (-7)

New Orleans (5-2) has been very impressive over its five-game win streak, while Tampa Bay (2-50 looks ready to go into hibernation. The Buccaneers have enough talent to make this interesting, but tough to see them walking away with a win.

Pick: New Orleans 29, Tampa Bay 23