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The Los Angeles Rams' hot start hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday Night Football, as Matthew Stafford & Co. lost to the Tennessee Titans 28-16 in SoFi Stadium as touchdown favorites.

Neither offense was particularly impressive, but the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jordan Love-led Green Bay Packers 13-7 at home in Week 9.

Behind backup quarterback Colt McCoy and running back James Conner, the Arizona Cardinals overcame the absences of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins to topple the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9.

In a duel of second-year signal-callers, Justin Herbert reigned supreme, carrying the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9.

Jacksonville kicker Matthew Wright contributed all nine points in the 9-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Jags now rise to 2-6, while Buffalo falls to 5-3.

Matt Ryan produced a vintage performance and the Atlanta Falcons took down the New Orleans Saints 27-25 in Week 9 thanks to a game-winning 29-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo as time expired.

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing 34-year-old speedster DeSean Jackson, who was waived by the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the week and went unclaimed.

The Baltimore Ravens pulled off the enormous comeback to beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-31 in overtime, with Justin Tucker once again nailing the game-winning kick.

Denzel Ward's early pick-six helped set the tone for a Cleveland Browns blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals, tying the two teams in a tight AFC North division.

Teddy Bridgewater and the Denver Broncos defense shut down the Dallas Cowboys, cruising to a 30-16 victory in Week 9.

A shaky quarterback battle between Tyrod Taylor and Jacoby Brissett led to a combined five interceptions, but the Miami Dolphins did enough to win against the Houston Texans and move to 2-7.

Xavier McKinney's two interceptions — one of which was a pick-six — helped the New York Giants take down the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season.

The New England Patriots' defensive domination covered up a lethargic offense as the Pats topped the Carolina Panthers 24-6 in Week 9.

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday's contest against the San Francisco 49ers due to an ankle injury he sustained against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not start Sunday against the Houston Texans, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Former NFL free safety Darius Butler offers his insight into the Week 9 slate and gives his favorite betting picks of the week.

The best Sunday Night single-game and player props for Week 9 are here and feature expected production from Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp.