As the NFL Week 9 kicks off, the focus shifts to the Chicago Bears, who look to continue their impressive form against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a primetime matchup on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. The Bears recently showcased their potential as Super Bowl contenders by defeating the reigning champions, the Seattle Seahawks, with standout performances from new defensive star Jeffery Simmons. Chicago has a solid home record at 3-1 ATS this season, making them the favorites to win by 6.5 points.

Projected score: Bears 28, Buccaneers 20

In another intriguing game, the Green Bay Packers visit the New England Patriots on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. While New England had a narrow win against the Dolphins, questions linger about their defense as they face a potent Packers offense led by Jordan Love, who ranks first in passing yards. The Packers are expected to edge out the Patriots, with a predicted score of 23-21.

Projected score: Packers 23, Patriots 21

The Los Angeles Rams are set to clash with the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Rams are gaining momentum, and with Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua expected to exploit Washington's defensive weaknesses, they are favored by 5.5 points.

Projected score: Rams 27, Commanders 21

In a matchup featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas aims to capitalize on a struggling Colts team that recently suffered a heavy defeat. With the Cowboys projected to score 30 points, they are favored to win by 6 points.

Projected score: Cowboys 30, Colts 17

Lastly, the Buffalo Bills visit the Minnesota Vikings on Monday at 8:15 p.m. After their first loss, the Vikings face a challenging test against a high-scoring Bills team, projected to win by 3.5 points.

Projected score: Bills 24, Vikings 17

Other notable matchups include the Jaguars looking to cover against the Ravens, the Bengals facing the Falcons in Madrid, and the Lions taking on the Dolphins in a high-scoring affair.