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NFL Office Pool Picks Week 9 - ATS Predictions for Every Game!

by Spencer Toth - 10/29/2024

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The halfway mark of the NFL season is here, and your office pool standings have begun to solidify. Teams across the league will begin showing their true colors as the season winds down, with playoff spots being secured and lost in the coming weeks. Favorites went 11-5 straight up last week and a perfectly even 8-8 against the spread. Here are your Week 9 NFL office pool picks against the spread. 

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Houston Texans (+2) Over New York Jets

There is absolutely nothing the Jets have done to deserve a line like this. The 6-2 Texans have won 4 of their last 5 games, while the 2-6 Jets just lost to the previously 1-6 New England Patriots last week. Unless there is a CJ Stroud injury we don’t know about (there isn’t), this is an easy win and cover for the Texans. Texans 30, Jets 17

Atlanta Falcons (-2.5) Over Dallas Cowboys 

The Falcons and Cowboys are trending in two completely different directions. Dallas is expected to eventually turn their season around, but a trip to Atlanta to take on the streaking Falcons will not be an easy task. Dak Prescott has been turning the ball over far too frequently, and the eager ball-hawking safeties for Atlanta will jump at the chance to make a game changing play. Falcons 28, Cowboys 17

Denver Broncos (+9.5) Over Baltimore Ravens

The Broncos deserve to be underdogs against the Ravens, but nearly a double-digit spread is straight up disrespectful. The Ravens have finally solved their offensive issues, but their defense has been letting them down all season long. Denver is rock solid defensively, and the Ravens will be unable to pull away on the scoreboard. Baltimore will shake off their loss against the Browns, but they won’t cover the spread in the process. Ravens 21, Broncos 15

Cleveland Browns (+2) Over LA Chargers

The Browns have new life with Jameis Winston under center, and this is a great AFC matchup this week. Winston instantly elevates the Browns ceiling and will create a fascinating matchup against the Chargers in Cleveland. Both of these teams have strong defenses, and we will have to side with the home team getting a little insurance on the spread. Browns 14, Chargers 13

Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5) Over Las Vegas Raiders

The Bengals are desperate for a victory to stay alive in the playoff race, and they will take no chances against a team like Las Vegas. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase continue to light up the league, and this could be a ‘get right’ game for the Bengals defense. Las Vegas lacks the poise on the offensive side of the ball to put up points, and their defense can only take them so far this season. Just when it looks like the Bengals are done for the season, they usually can find a way to pull out a big win. Bengals 27, Raiders 10

Buffalo Bills (-6.5) Over Miami Dolphins

A win for the Bills here would all but lock up the AFC East. Miami has Tua Tagovailoa under center after he returned from a concussion last week, but the Dolphins still need time to get back into rhythm. The Bills have won 12 of the last 13 games against Miami and will not relinquish their grip on the division. Bills 35, Dolphins 24

New England Patriots (+3.5) Over Tennessee Titans

This one is too close to call, so the Patriots by a key number on the spread is the pick to make. Tennessee’s defense gave up 52 points last week and have been consistently lit up by average NFL offenses all season long. The Patriots appear to be turning a new leaf during their rebuild and could pull off the outright upset against the Titans. The reality is that both of these teams suck, and there will be little to separate these two bottom feeders. Give me the points. Titans 18, Patriots 17

New Orleans Saints (-7) Over Carolina Panthers

The fact a team that has lost 6 straight games is favored by a touchdown on the road should say everything about the current state of the Panthers. New Orleans could be getting Derek Carr back from injury for this one, but they could cover this spread with Spencer Rattler playing quarterback. The Saints have a semi-legitimate defense, while the Panthers just keep sliding down the standings. Saints 20, Panthers 6

Washington Commanders (-3.5) Over New York Giants

The Commanders needed a hail mary to beat the Bears last week but won’t need a miracle to take down their division rivals. Jayden Daniels is the future of the franchise and will pick apart the Giants defense just as he did last time these two teams met. Washington may have only won 21-18 last time they played, but that was on 7 field goals as they consistently drove the football. The Giants are already looking forward to the draft, while the Commanders are jostling for top spot in the NFC. Commanders 30, Giants 10

Arizona Cardinals (-1) Over Chicago Bears 

The Cardinals keep finding ways to win games, as their clock management skills have been fantastic. They have been able to kick a winning field goal as time expired three times this season, and they certainly have the coaching advantage over Chicago. The Bears were victim to one of the greatest plays of the season last week, but most of their wounds have been self-inflicted. Once you add in the Bears are 4-0 at home and 0-3 on the road, this one becomes a no-brainer. Cardinals 24, Bears 21

Jacksonville Jaguars (+7.5) Over Philadelphia Eagles 

The Eagles have been a shadow of their former selves this season, and they cannot be trusted to run away from a desperate Jaguars team. Jacksonville’s season has not gone according to plan, and they face another tough task in Philadelphia. Both of these teams will implement run-heavy offenses, and the score will remain tight as a result. Eagles 24, Jaguars 20

Detroit Lions (-3.5) Over Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love has injury concerns heading into this crucial NFC North matchup. Detroit is fresh off a beatdown against the Titans, and they have shown they are among the top NFC teams this season. Green Bay hasn’t been able to capitalize in the red zone this season, and if they leave points on the table against a team like Detroit, they will be punished. Lions 34, Packers 24

Seattle Seahawks (+1.5) Over LA Rams 

The Seahawks have home field advantage in this one and will be eager to shake off their loss against the Bills. The Rams have the rest advantage heading into this one but haven’t been able to string together wins on the road. Geno Smith will have a massive game when his team needs him the most. All four NFC West teams have 4 losses apiece, making this a crucial divisional showdown with serious playoff implications. Seahawks 28, Rams 22

Minnesota Vikings (-6) Over Indianapolis Colts

The Vikings have come crashing down to Earth with back-to-back defeats after a 5-0 start. Their defense has been exposed. However, in a primetime showdown against a struggling Anthony Richardson, they have a real chance to get back on track. The Vikings will lean on their defense to get over the line here, holding the Colts to single digits in the process. Vikings 17, Colts 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+9) Over Kansas City Chiefs

The Buccaneers offense lost Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to injury, but it has been their defense letting them down in recent weeks. I have little doubt the Chiefs will keep their perfect season alive. However, expecting a double digit win against an electric Buccaneers offense could be too much to ask. Kansas City has only one win by more than 10 points this season, and the Buccaneers will do enough to keep things close at Arrowhead. Chiefs 24, Buccaneers 19

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