After another victory Philadelphia, place now for the rest of the NFL. This week, we are going to experience the remake of a playoff game from last season. A completely crazy meeting that will have left immense memories to the spectators. The last two champions face each other in Florida. On paper, it’s hard to get more exciting, but The Angels et Tampa Bay are however in a very delicate situation. The alarm is raised for these two franchise. Beyond the match not to be missed of the week, it is rather THE match of fear.
For the rest, Lamar Jackson, Kirk Cousins, Bill Belichick and the Titans will be in the news. Here is precisely the program for week 9.
The match not to be missed
Kick-off Sunday at 10:25 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) – Los Angeles Rams (3-4)
It could have (from?) to be the last image of Tom Brady in NFL. A legendary match against Rams in an explosive playoff duel. Last January, The Angels had beaten Tampa Bayin a breathtaking end to the match, with in particular an aborted comeback attempt on the wire of the former New England. However, number 12 decided to return despite the announcement of his retirement a few days after this meeting. For the moment, nothing really proves that it was a good decision. On paper, the Buccaneers are full of talent. On the ground, however, it is more complicated. The attack does not succeed and the defense seems to have regressed. Result, the Floridians stay on 3 consecutive defeats and 5 losses in the last 6 games. We are far from the standards expected by Tom Brady.
Where this match becomes interesting is that opposite, the Rams don’t do much better. They are certainly one defeat less than their opponents of the weekend, but have not won more games.Sean McVay can’t find the solution either. Except that next to the teams do not expect these two franchises. Certainly Atlantain NFC Southet Seattleat theWestare not yet out of reach, but there is no evidence that the Rams and the Bucs will get back in place. At the end of this meeting, one of the two franchises will be (a little) better. The other will sink a little deeper into the crisis. Woe to the loser then.
The duel: Lamar Jackson vs. defense of the saints
Kick-off in the night from Monday to Tuesday at 02:30
New Orleans Saints (3-5) – Baltimore Ravens (5-3)
The pass-rusher of Saints, Cameron Jordanknows it, a match against Lamar Jackson is always special. As he said at a press conference this week, the Saint is preparing for a particular meeting. It must be said that the quarterback is atypical. With 553 yards on the ground, he is the thrower who garners the most yards in this area. Bad news for gamers Louisiana who struggle to contain mobile quarterbacks. As proof, they only obtained a snatch victory against the Falcons of Marcus Mariota and had to bow against the Cardinals of Kyler Murray. It is therefore difficult to contain Lamar Jackson. Especially since this one is not just a runner. It also displays 1,635 yards and 15 TDs in the air. He is the very definition of a double threat. While the defensive squad is clearly the major asset of New Orleans, she will have her work cut out for her. It is certainly on this side of the field that the match will be played. Nevertheless, we will observe the first steps of Roquan Smithrecently acquired via a trade, in its new colors.
At state: 5/6
Kick-off in the night from Sunday to Monday 02:20
Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) – Tennessee Titans (5-2)
During the last 6 games in between Tennessee et Kansas Citythem Titans imposed themselves on 5 reprises. This makes them one of the most difficult formations to maneuver for Andy Reid and its players. On the other hand, the only victory of Chiefs in this series certainly happened in the most important game: the conference final in 2019. Patrick Mahomes and his attack had beaten their rivals to theArrowhead. The fact remains that the Titans can annoy Kansas City. After two losses to start the season, Tennessee has found its cruising speed and has just continued 5 consecutive successes. The franchise therefore arrives at Kansas City with full confidence. The Chiefs they will have been able to prepare for this match in the best conditions thanks in particular to their week of rest. Among these two candidates for the playoffs in AFCthe meeting promises to be disputed.
Player: Kirk Cousins
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Washington Commanders (4-4) – Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
For the first time since his departure, Kirk Cousins will face his old team. The opportunity for him to remember the good memories with Washington. The launcher has in fact spent no less than 6 seasons in the federal capital. Sunday, he will return with Vikings who are currently experiencing one of the best start to the season in their history. A flying start with 6 wins for only 1 loss. Minnesota is first in its division and intends to remain so. For this, the teammates of Cousins will continue to rely on what has been their strength since the start of the season: efficiency in the red zone. On their last 12 runs in the 20 yards adverses, them Vikings have registered 11 touchdowns. The play call of Kevin O’Connell is perfect in these situations so far and that’s what helps his team perform. The arrival of T.J. Hockenson from Detroit should even bring them a new boost on this side of the ball. The Commanders are warned.
Coach: Bill Belichick
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
New England Patriots (4-4) – Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1)
They hadn’t accustomed us to that, but the Patriots live current one ” controversial “ at quarterback. While we thought of a problem-free return of Mac Jones after his injury, it ultimately seems much more complicated than that. It front of Bears, zaps et Jones have alternated. The following week, the Patriots won against Jetsbut it is clear that the formerAlabama did not particularly convince. what will i do Bill Belichick ? If it would be logical that Jones remains titular, we notice that the technician was never really clear on the subject. History perhaps to leave the door open to a return of zaps.
This encounter with Colts will in any case be an opportunity to continue to observe the situation at this pitcher’s position. A post that also poses questions to Indianapolis. After the injury of Matt Ryan, Sam Ehlinger now has the reins of the franchise attack. It front of Commanders, it did not particularly succeed with a half-hearted match and a defeat in the key. His next challenge is to New England. Not sure that there are many points in this meeting.
The (other) division duels
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Lions (1-6) – Green Bay Packers (3-5)
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
New York Jets (5-3) – Buffalo Bills (6-1)
Kick-off Sunday at 10:05 p.m.
Arizona Cardinals (3-5) – Seattle Seahawks (5-3)
Three division duels will enamel this 9th week of competition. In NFC Nord first where the Packers are in difficulty. After 4 straight losses, Green Bay absolutely must react. For this, the teammates ofAaron Rodgers move to Detroit to face a team that has won only one game since the start of the season. Always at 19hup toAFC East. New York continues its division tour. After New Englandthem Jets now receive the Bills. The level will rise again and you will have to be strong to resist what is being done better and better. AFC currently.
Finally, later in the evening, Seattle wants to confirm its good start to the season. Mostly the Seahawks aim to stay ahead of the NFC Ouest. To contain the 49ers and to Ramswe will have to beat the Cardinals. A team they had already beaten 19-9 in week 6. Now is the time to double down.
The rest
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons (4-4) – Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bears (3-5) – Miami Dolphins (5-3)
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals (4-4) – Carolina Panthers (2-6)
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) – Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)
In the rest of the matches of the week, the surprising Falcons receive Chargers coming out of a week off. On paper, The Angels looks superior to his weekend opponent, but Atlanta is no longer a surprise and could disrupt Justin Herbert and his. At the same time, Chicago et Miami will offer us a beautiful opposition of style with on one side a team carried almost exclusively on the ground and the other which cuts its opponents in the air with its duo Jaylen Waddle – Tyreek Hill.
The latest winners of the conference AFC will receive them Panthers. After a loss to Clevelandthem Bengals must react and should have the perfect opponent. In any case, they hope to emerge victorious from this feline duel. Other felines precisely, the Jaguars haven’t really come out with their claws for a few weeks. After a good start to the season, they are in difficulty, like their defeat at London last weekend. Sunday, they face Raiders who also took a hit on the head with a backhand without having scored a single point against the Saints. One of the two teams will stick their heads out of the water. For the other, it will be the crisis.
The posters
Kick-off Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons (4-4) – Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
Chicago Bears (3-5) – Miami Dolphins (5-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (4-4) – Carolina Panthers (2-6)
Detroit Lions (1-6) – Green Bay Packers (3-5)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) – Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)
New England Patriots (4-4) – Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1)
New York Jets (5-3) – Buffalo Bills (6-1)
Washington Commanders (4-4) – Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
Kick-off Sunday at 10:05 p.m.
Arizona Cardinals (3-5) – Seattle Seahawks (5-3)
Kick-off Sunday at 10:25 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) – Los Angeles Rams (3-4)
Kick-off in the night from Sunday to Monday 02:20
Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) – Tennessee Titans (5-2)
Kick-off in the night from Monday to Tuesday at 02:30
New Orleans Saints (3-5) – Baltimore Ravens (5-3)
At rest : Cleveland Browns (3-5), Dallas Cowboys (6-2), Denver Broncos (3-5), New York Giants (6-2), Pittsburgh Steelers (2-6) et San Francisco 49ers (4-4).
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