NFL picks 2026: Full list of Week 9 predictions with confidence levels

The NFL regular season has reached its halfway point, with some teams already having reached this milestone and others approaching it next week. As of the close of Week 8, the Minnesota Vikings became the last undefeated team in the league after a loss to the Detroit Lions. Looking ahead to Week 9, the game predictions offer some interesting matchups, but few that carry significant playoff implications.

The most compelling game of the week is likely the Bills vs. Vikings matchup on Monday. Both teams are eager to secure a win, but this contest has limited impact on tiebreakers. Similarly, the Packers vs. Patriots game on Sunday also holds minimal significance in terms of playoff implications.

The author, who has been making game picks throughout the season, reports an 8-6 record so far, including a perfect 2-0 record on high-confidence picks. The author also provides confidence levels for each game pick, ranging from high to low and no confidence. A game marked with three asterisks indicates that the author is picking the betting underdog to win.

High-confidence picks include the Jaguars over the Ravens, the 49ers over the Raiders, the Chiefs over the Jets, the Lions over the Dolphins, the Bears over the Buccaneers, and the Seahawks over the Cardinals. Medium-confidence picks include the Bengals over the Falcons, the Bills over the Vikings, the Cowboys over the Colts, the Patriots over the Packers, the Rams over the Commanders, and the Texans over the Chargers.

Low-confidence picks include the Giants over the Eagles, the Saints over the Browns, and the Panthers over the Broncos.