Nickel City Picks: Week 9 NFL Predictions & Locks

Our second dive into Nickel City Picks! Last week, we took some shots, and failed on a few. 8-5 on the week and the Jets and Dolphins ruined my life. The Texans beat the 9ers, the Snoop Huntley led Ravens beat the Bears, and the Cowboys got smoked by the Broncos. That’ll show me for putting any faith into the Cowboys.

Still a winning record on the week and overall, so hopefully you still think my opinion is worth something, here. Let’s get into Week 9.

Last Week: 8-5

Season Record: 20-8

Thursday Night Football:

(2-5) Baltimore Ravens @ (2-6) Miami Dolphins – Pick: Baltimore Ravens

Sunday:

(7-1) Indianapolis Colts @ (4-3) Pittsburgh Steelers – Pick: Indianapolis Colts

(6-2) Denver Broncos @ (3-4) Houston Texans – Pick: Denver Broncos

(5-3) Los Angeles Chargers @ (1-6) Tennessee Titans – Pick: Los Angeles Chargers

(3-4) Minnesota Vikings @ (5-2) Detroit Lions – Pick: Detroit Lions

(5-3) San Fransisco 49ers @ (2-5) New York Giants – Pick: San Fransisco 49ers

(4-4) Carolina Panthers @ (5-1-1) Green Bay Packers – Pick: Green Bay Packers

(4-3) Chicago Bears @ (3-4) Cincinnati Bengals – Pick: Chicago Bears

(3-4) Atlanta Falcons @ (6-2) New England Patriots – Pick: Atlanta Falcons

(5-2) Los Angeles Rams @ (1-7) New Orleans Saints – Pick: Los Angeles Rams

(4-3) Jacksonville Jaguars @ (2-5) Las Vegas Raiders – Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars

(5-3) Kansas City Chiefs @ (5-2) Buffalo Bills – Pick: Kansas City Chiefs

This was painful to pick. Between going to the game this week, and being a Bills fan in general, I really want this to not only be a good game, but a Bills victory. Especially after picking an upset over the Patriots, this would be a huge win. Unfortunately, I just don’t see it. The Chiefs strengths are the Bills weaknesses. That’s normally not a good indicator. I’ve never hoped I was wrong more than I do right now.

(5-2) Seattle Seahawks @ (3-5) Washington Commanders – Pick: Seattle Seahawks

Monday Night Football:

(2-5) Arizona Cardinals @ (3-4) Dallas Cowboys – Pick: Dallas Cowboys

Lock of the Week: Los Angeles Rams over New Orleans Saints

Upset of the Week: Atlanta Falcons over New England Patriots

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