Week 9 Wrap: 2 nail-biters and a 23-point Jaguars rout
Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season produced 15 games and 667 total points, an average of 44.5 per game.
The most lopsided result was the Jaguars' 33-10 win over the Ravens, a 23-point margin. The highest-scoring game was the Packers' 45-27 win over the Patriots, with 72 combined points.
Two games were decided by 3 points or fewer, including the Saints' 23-22 win over the Browns. The Saints beat the Browns in the week's only overtime game.
After Week 9, the 49ers (7-1) and the Bills (7-1) share the best record in the league. The Broncos lead the active win streaks at 5 straight. The Chargers have dropped 8 in a row and sit at 0-8.
Week 10 opens on Thursday with the Commanders at the Giants. Teams on a bye next: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.