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Baltimore Beatdown Game Picks: Week 9

Join the BB staff in picking winners for every game this week!

By Frank Platko
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New York Jets v Indianapolis Colts Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Week 8 was a wild one in the NFL. Seven underdogs pulled off upsets, highlighted by the Packers handing the Cardinals their first loss and the Jets defeating the Bengals — who were favored by 10.5 points. Elsewhere, the Steelers, Titans and Saints all prevailed in divisional matchups against favored opponents, also.

Furthermore, nearly half of games over the weekend exceeded 50 combined points. So, after a crazy slate of games, what will Week 9 have in store?

Updated standings:

  1. Mike 84-38
  2. Spencer, Dustin 83-39
  3. Jonas 82-40
  4. Kyle 80-42
  5. BB readers 79-43
  6. Frank 77-45
  7. Josh 75-47
  8. Vasilis 73-49

Consensus picks —

  • Colts > Jets (IND -10.5)
  • Cowboys > Broncos (DAL -9.5)
  • Ravens > Vikings (BAL -6.5)
  • Bills > Jaguars (BUF -14.5)
  • Dolphins > Texans (MIA -6.5)
  • Chiefs > Packers (KC -7.5)
  • Rams > Titans (LAR -7.5)

Lone wolf picks —

  • Dustin likes the Falcons to upset the Saints in an NFC North showdown (ATL +6.5)
  • Vasilis is picking the Giants over the Raiders at home (NYG +3.5)
  • Spencer sees the Panthers knocking off the Patriots as a home underdog (CAR +3.5)
  • Josh is by himself in taking the Bears over the Raiders on MNF (CHI +6.5)

Poll

Who will win: Jets or Colts?

This poll is closed

  • 17%
    Jets
    (9 votes)
  • 82%
    Colts
    (42 votes)
51 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Falcons or Saints?

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  • 17%
    Falcons
    (19 votes)
  • 82%
    Saints
    (89 votes)
108 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Broncos or Cowboys?

This poll is closed

  • 11%
    Broncos
    (12 votes)
  • 88%
    Cowboys
    (92 votes)
104 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Patriots or Panthers?

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  • 66%
    Patriots
    (70 votes)
  • 33%
    Panthers
    (35 votes)
105 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Vikings or Ravens?

This poll is closed

  • 6%
    Vikings
    (8 votes)
  • 93%
    Ravens
    (117 votes)
125 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Browns or Bengals?

This poll is closed

  • 35%
    Browns
    (41 votes)
  • 64%
    Bengals
    (74 votes)
115 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Bills or Jaguars?

This poll is closed

  • 96%
    Bills
    (106 votes)
  • 3%
    Jaguars
    (4 votes)
110 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Texans or Dolphins?

This poll is closed

  • 23%
    Texans
    (25 votes)
  • 76%
    Dolphins
    (82 votes)
107 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Raiders or Giants?

This poll is closed

  • 72%
    Raiders
    (75 votes)
  • 27%
    Giants
    (29 votes)
104 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Chargers or Eagles?

This poll is closed

  • 80%
    Chargers
    (87 votes)
  • 19%
    Eagles
    (21 votes)
108 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Packers or Chiefs?

This poll is closed

  • 27%
    Packers
    (30 votes)
  • 72%
    Chiefs
    (78 votes)
108 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Cardinals or 49ers?

This poll is closed

  • 68%
    Cardinals
    (69 votes)
  • 31%
    49ers
    (32 votes)
101 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Titans or Rams?

This poll is closed

  • 14%
    Titans
    (15 votes)
  • 85%
    Rams
    (92 votes)
107 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who will win: Bears or Steelers?

This poll is closed

  • 29%
    Bears
    (33 votes)
  • 70%
    Steelers
    (78 votes)
111 votes total Vote Now

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