Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season continues after the Jaguars defeated the Ravens. ESPN experts share 15 predictions across Sunday and Monday action. Betting analyst Pamela Maldonado predicts two upsets, including the Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints.
Analytics writer Seth Walder projects stat lines for Alim McNeil and other defensive players. Fantasy football writer Eric Moody suggests three sleepers who could impact Sunday's games. Analyst Matt Bowen predicts three touchdown scorers, while Ben Solak outlines four wild-card scenarios.
Key matchups include whether the Browns can upset the Saints and if rookie running backs Jonah Coleman and Kaelon Black will find the end zone. Questions surround Carson Wentz's role in Minnesota and Keenan Allen's fantasy potential against the Cowboys. Maldonado highlights Green Bay's defense limiting New England's passing game, while Cleveland's defense exploits New Orleans' vulnerability to the run.
Walder analyzes pass rush win rates for defensive tackles. The predictions cover upsets, projected stat lines, fantasy sleepers, touchdown scorers, and other wild-card outcomes for the upcoming weekend.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing