NFL Week 9: Power Rankings
The Jacksonville Jaguars take over top spot in the wake of their fifth straight win.
Here are the NFL Betting Power Rankings for Week 9.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
SU: 6-2
ATS: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1800
Last week’s ranking: 2
The Jaguars rolled to a comfortable 20-10 win in Pittsburgh thins week, and enter a Week 9 bye on a comfortable 5-0 SU run that features three wins by double-digit margins.
2. Baltimore Ravens
SU: 6-2
ATS: 5-3
Super Bowl Odds: +1100
Last week’s ranking: 4
Winners in three straight, the Ravens have limited opponents to just 28 total points outside of garbage time during a 3-0 SU run, but face a ferocious November schedule that will test them on both sides of the ball.
3. Detroit Lions
SU: 6-2
ATS: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1300
Last week’s ranking: 5
The Lions righted the ship in the wake of their crushing loss to Baltimore in Week 7, dominating the beleaguered Las Vegas Raiders in last weekend’s 26-14 win, and have now gone 14-4 SU and 15-3 ATS over their past 18 regular season contests.
4. Miami Dolphins
SU: 6-2
ATS: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
Last week’s ranking: 7
The Dolphins cemented their perch atop the AFC East standings with last week’s 31-17 win over New England. Miami has easily covered in each of their wins, but crushing losses to topflight opponents, Philadelphia and Buffalo, remain cause for concern ahead of Sunday’s European date with the Chiefs.
5. Philadelphia Eagles
SU: 7-1
ATS: 4-2-2
Super Bowl Odds: +500
Last week’s ranking: 3
Jalen Hurts found a higher gear in last week’s 38-31 win over Washington, lifting the Eagles offence to No. 3 in the league with 28.0 points per game. The Eagles have also limited teams not called the Commanders to just 18.3 points per game.
6. Dallas Cowboys
SU: 5-2
ATS: 5-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
Last week’s ranking: 8
The Cowboys have been dominant on home turf, but their inability to record consistent results on the road represent a huge concern ahead of Sunday’s pivotal visit to Philadelphia.
7. Kansas City Chiefs
SU: 6-2
ATS: 5-3
Super Bowl Odds: +500
Last week’s ranking: 1
It had to happen eventually. The Chiefs lost their first game to Denver in 17 meetings. However, that victory really says more about the slow steady progress the Broncos are making than about the Chiefs.
8. Cincinnati Bengals
SU: 4-3
ATS: 3-3-1
Super Bowl Odds: +1600
Last week’s ranking: 9
The Bengals showed no signs of the injury woes and sloppy play that plagued them during their 1-3 start. In fact, this team made a statement with last weekend’s 31-17 rout in San Francisco, and have allowed just 16.7 points per game during a 3-0 SU and ATS run.
9. Seattle Seahawks
SU: 5-2
ATS: 4-2-1
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
Last week’s ranking: 10
The Seahawks overcame a stout Browns defense in last weekend’s 24-20 win over Cleveland. But apart from their narrow Week 2 win over Detroit, Seattle has built its success against inferior opponents, and will face a moment of truth in this weekend’s visit to Baltimore.
10. San Francisco 49ers
SU: 5-3
ATS: 4-4
Super Bowl Odds: +600
Last week’s ranking: 6
The Niners continued to falter last weekend, with their 31-17 loss to Cincinnati extending their current SU and ATS losing streaks to three games. However, this weekend’s bye should provide Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey with much needed time to rest and heal. The arrival of trade deadline reinforcements, particularly Chase Young, leave this team poised for a big second half to the season.
11. Buffalo Bills
SU: 5-3
ATS: 3-5
Super Bowl Odds: +1200
Last week’s ranking: 11
Josh Allen put this team on his back in an otherwise uninspired 24-18 win over an injured Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week on Thursday Night Football. The Bills have sleepwalked their way through their current 2-2 SU, 0-4 ATS run, and could be in for a rude awakening this weekend in Cincinnati, especially if Allen remains bothered by a shoulder injury.
12. New York Jets
SU: 4-3
ATS: 4-2-1
Super Bowl Odds: +6600
Last week’s ranking: 13
The Jets have settled down considerably in recent weeks after initially struggling through the loss of Aaron Rodgers. But let’s face it, any success this team has will be due to a defence that ranks eighth overall and fifth against the pass.
13. Los Angeles Chargers
SU: 3-4
ATS: 3-4
Super Bowl Odds: +4000
Last week’s ranking: 20
Justin Herbert’s busted finger looked to be a non-issue as the Chargers pivot led the way with three TD passes in last week’s 30-13 rout of the Chicago Bears. But maintaining that momentum in upcoming dates with the Jets and Lions represent the true test of Herbert’s fitness.
14. Minnesota Vikings
SU: 4-4
ATS: 4-3-1
Super Bowl Odds: +15000
Last week’s ranking: 12
Kirk Cousins in out due to injury, and Josh Dobbs is in after getting picked up at the trade deadline. The Vikings were already struggling to generate offence, and must now run a gauntlet of stout defences during a tough November schedule.
15. Denver Broncos
SU: 3-5
ATS: 2-5-1
Super Bowl Odds: +25000
Last week’s ranking: 24
The Broncos finally slayed the beast in last weekend’s impressive 24-9 win over Denver. Russell Wilson turned in an impressive three-TD performance, and has got the broncos faithful thinking this team may have finally turned the corner.
16. Tennessee Titans
SU: 3-4
ATS: 4-3
Super Bowl Odds: +12500
Last week’s ranking: 25
The Will Levis era began in Tennessee with an impressive four-TD performance in last week’s 28-23 win over Atlanta. Levis and the Titans will now be put to the test as they seek to end a six-game road losing streak as they prepare to play their next three away from Nissan Stadium.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
SU: 4-3
ATS: 4-3
Super Bowl Odds: +8000
Last week’s ranking: 15
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers have somehow managed to regularly come up with game-breaking plays during their surprising 4-3 start. However, with Pickett now nursing a rib injury after tossing just one TD over his past four outings, it’s tough to get excited about this team heading into the second half.
18. Cleveland Browns
SU: 4-3
ATS: 3-3-1
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
Last week’s ranking: 16
You’ve gotta give this Browns team credit. They have been undaunted by a rash of injuries that has sidelined Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb, among others, and have managed to win two of three with PJ Walker under centre. Credit goes to a mammoth defence, which has so far saved this team’s season. But after Week 9, things will get tough.
19. Houston Texans
SU: 3-4
ATS: 4-3
Super Bowl Odds: +20000
Last week’s ranking: 14
Reality has finally caught up with CJ Stroud, who had enjoyed a record-setting debut under centre in Houston. Stroud lost the quarterback duel with Bryce Young in last week’s 15-13 defeat in Carolina, and has seen his numbers dip dramatically since for six scores during an early 2-1 run. Expect the growing pains to continue.
20. Atlanta Falcons
SU: 4-4
ATS: 2-6
Super Bowl Odds: +8000
Last week’s ranking: 17
The Falcons finally did what had to be done by benching Desmond Ridder for the second half of last weekend’s 28-23 loss in Tennessee. But whether it is Ridder or veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke under centre, there is little reason to be enthusiastic about an Atlanta squad that continues to get pegged as betting chalk despite going 5-14 ATS in their past 19 games.
21. Los Angeles Rams
SU: 3-5
ATS: 4-3-1
Super Bowl Odds: +15000
Last week’s ranking: 18
A two-game slide, combined with injuries to Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua, and the recent departure of rusher Cam Akers, does not bode well for a Rams squad that has gone 6-16 SU over their past 22 games, and has been blown out ATS in three of four.
22. Indianapolis Colts
SU: 3-5
ATS: 4-4
Super Bowl Odds: +30000
Last week’s ranking: 19
There really is only so much that Gardner Minshew can do to keep the Colts competitive while they are allowing 38 points per game during a three-game slide. The Colts have been boosted by low expectations at the sportsbooks, going 2-2 ATS in their past four, and enjoy the benefit of a favourable schedule that features dates with fellow also-rans Carolina and New England over the next two weeks.
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SU: 3-4
ATS: 4-3
Super Bowl Odds: +12500
Last week’s ranking: 21
Baker Mayfield has publicly stated he intends to pay through the knee injury that has hampered him in recent weeks. But with just 12.3 points per game during a 0-3 slide, the Bucs may soon face some tough choices.
24. New England Patriots
SU: 2-6
ATS: 2-6
Super Bowl Odds: +50000
Last week’s ranking: 22
The euphoria sparked by a stunning 29-25 upset win over Buffalo two weeks ago didn’t last long. The Patriots returned to familiar form in last weekend’s 31-17 loss in Miami, and have now fallen to defeat by an average margin of 16.5 points in their six losses to date.
25. Chicago Bears
SU: 2-6
ATS: 2-5-1
Super Bowl Odds: +100000
Last week’s ranking: 23
Tyson Bagent emerged as the feel-good story of Week 7 while leading the Bears to a 30-12 victory over Week 7. But the undrafted rookie was the recipient of a healthy dose of reality in last weekend’s 30-13 loss to the Chargers, tossing for no scores and two picks. Even with Justin Fields healthy, wagering on the Bears is not for the faint of heart.
26. New Orleans Saints
SU: 4-4
ATS: 2-5-1
Super Bowl Odds: +5000
Last week’s ranking: 29
A trip to Indianapolis proved to be a tonic for the Saints offence, which enjoyed a big day in a 38-27 win over the Colts. The Saints have now scored at least 34 points in two of four outings, but after allowing an average 29 points in their past two, this team has work to do to reverse a lengthening 2-6-1 ATS slide and a 1-7-1 ATS run as betting chalk.
27. Washington Commanders
SU: 3-5
ATS: 3-4-1
Super Bowl Odds: +25000
Last week’s ranking: 26
The memory of the Commanders’ fast 2-0 start has quickly faded while losing five of their past six. Washington has allowed almost 30 points per game during that slide, and while this team has managed to keep things close in two dates with Philadelphia, they have struggled with inconsistency and wilted against top defences.
28. Green Bay Packers
SU: 2-5
ATS: 3-4
Super Bowl Odds: +15000
Last week’s ranking: 27
The Packers have scored just 15 points per game during a four-game slide, placing the future of Jordan Love as the team’s starting QB in doubt. Love has tossed for just four scores against seven picks during the slide, with the Packers scoring just nine total points and no TDs before halftime over that stretch.
29. Las Vegas Raiders
SU: 3-5
ATS: 3-5
Super Bowl Odds: +30000
Last week’s ranking: 28
The Raiders were embarrassed in last weekend’s 26-14 loss in Detroit, which has led to the benching of Jimmy Garoppolo and the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler. The squad plays five of its next six at home, but should expect this week’s move to make little difference to the team’s fortunes, at least in the short term.
30. Carolina Panthers
SU: 1-6
ATS: 1-5-1
Super Bowl Odds: +100000
Last week’s ranking: 32
Bryce Young got his first taste of victory in last weekend’s 15-13 win over Houston. However, there is little reason to expect a huge turnaround, particularly on the road, where the Panthers play four of their next six games, and allowed an average of 36.3 points while going 0-4 SU and ATS this season.
31. New York Giants
SU: 2-6
ATS: 2-5-1
Super Bowl Odds: +50000
Last week’s ranking: 31
Daniel Jones is back from injury, for better or for worse, as Tyrod Taylor heads to the clinic with a rib injury. It doesn’t seem to make difference who is leading an anemic Giants attack that has managed to score more than 16 points just once in nine games. Low expectations have helped the Giants go 2-0-1 ATS while Jones was injured, but until further notice, the UNDER remains the best bet when the Giants hit the gridiron.
32. Arizona Cardinals
SU: 1-7
ATS: 4-4
Super Bowl Odds: +100000
Last week’s ranking: 30
The departure of Josh Dobbs at the trade deadline does little to boost confidence in an injury-hobbled Cardinals squad that has lost 14 of 15, and fallen to defeat by at least a touchdown in five of this season’s six losses.