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NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 9
The NFL survivor pool model picks the New England Patriots as a 1-point underdog against the Packers in Week 9.
In brief
The NFL survivor pool model picks the New England Patriots as a 1-point underdog against the Packers in Week 9. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts the New England Patriots will beat the Green Bay Packers by one point in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Week 9 NFL Survivor Pools
The NFL survivor pool saw upsets with losses by Dallas, Minnesota, Kansas City, and the New York Jets this week.
Biggest Spread in Week 9
Cardinals vs. Seahawks (-12.5) has the biggest spread, with Seattle winning each of the last 10 matchups against Arizona.
SportsLine Model Prediction
The SportsLine Projection Model is up more than $5,000 for $100 players since its inception and predicts the New England Patriots will beat the Green Bay Packers by one point.
Patriots' Performance
New England trails 13-3 at halftime before rallying to win a 24-19 game against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8.
Packers' Strengths
Green Bay leads the league in dropped passes but has quarterback Jordan Love completing 61.5% of passes for 2,246 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Patriots' Weaknesses
New England quarterback Drake Maye has been picked off eight times in eight starts.
What matters most
The SportsLine Projection Model predicts the New England Patriots will beat the Green Bay Packers by one point in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.
