Welcome to week 9 of the NFL season! It is always fun to take a look at bold predictions every week, seeing what comes true, what is way off, and what comes close. Here is one bold prediction for every AFC team this week! What is your bold prediction for the week?
AFC East:
Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stands in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Buffalo Bills:
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QB Josh Allen rushes for 60 yards and a touchdown, but throws two interceptions in a loss to the Chiefs.
New England Patriots:
QB Drake Maye continues his MVP-caliber season with 250 yards passing and three touchdowns against the Falcons.
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TE Hunter Henry catches two touchdown passes and makes 7 catches.
Miami Dolphins:
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QB Tua Tagovailoa picks up where he left off in week 8 with four touchdown passes and throws three more on TNF against the Ravens.
New York Jets: BYE WEEK
AFC South:
Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) takes a selfie after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Indianapolis Colts:
RB Jonathan Taylor continues his chase for the MVP with 170 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers.
Houston Texans:
The Texans defense forces 3 turnovers against the Broncos, but still lose by two scores.
The wide receivers combine for under 140 receiving yards against a talented Broncos secondary.
Tennessee Titans:
QB Cam Ward turns the ball over three times in a home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
RB Travis Etienne has 110 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against the Raiders.
AFC North:
Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) takes the field against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh Steelers:
WR DK Metcalf catches 5 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns against the Indianapolis Colts.
Cincinnati Bengals:
RB Chase Brown has his 3rd straight solid game, with 100 all-purpose yards and a touchdown against the Bears.
Baltimore Ravens:
Lamar Jackson returns from injury for TNF and throws for 3 touchdowns, while rushing for 45 yards and a touchdown in a win over Miami.
Cleveland Browns: BYE WEEK
AFC West:
Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) attempts to make a catch against the Detroit Lions during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Kansas City Chiefs:
Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt combine for a season-high 150 rushing yards against the Buffalo Bills on SNF.
Denver Broncos:
Rookie RB R.J. Harvey builds on his big game in week 8 and rushes for 85 yards and two touchdowns against the Texans.
Los Angeles Chargers:
Justin Herbert throws for 350 yards and three touchdown passes as they beat the Titans by 20 points.
Las Vegas Raiders:
Geno Smith throws two touchdown passes, but also turns the ball over three times in a loss to the Jaguars.
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