Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens offense lead Simms' Week 9 headlines

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Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed give their top headlines of Week 9, including Lamar Jackson leading the Baltimore Ravens offense and Joe Burrow's five touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders. Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed look ahead to the Chiefs' clash with the Buccaneers on Monday and ponder how Tampa Bay can keep the game close. Chris Simms explains how the Eagles' playmakers keep them dangerous as the NFL enters the second half of its season.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down their picks for NFL Week 9, including the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns and more. With Joe Flacco stepping in for Anthony Richardson, the Colts' offense may be balanced enough to make some plays, but Simms thinks the Vikings' offense will be the difference on Week 9 Sunday Night Football. The Buccaneers are desperate for a win in Week 9 against the Chiefs, and while Florio thinks they'll give themselves a chance, Simms thinks Kansas City has figured out a formula that'll help them coast.



Now that the Rams have key assets Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back in the fold, Simms and Florio agree it's hard to see the Seahawks' defense doing enough to slow them down in NFL Week 9. Simms thinks if there's one team that can hang with the Lions from a talent standpoint, it's the Packers -- but will it be enough to carry Green Bay past Detroit in Week 9 despite questions about Jordan Love's health? The Eagles are beginning to build momentum having won three-straight games, and Chris Simms and Mike Florio predict that the Jaguars won't be able to keep up with Philadelphia's offense in Week 9. The Bears have to prevent their Hail Mary loss from snowballing into more losses, but Simms and Florio disagree regarding whether they will against the Cardinals in Week 9.

Simms and Florio are picking opposite sides of a Patriots vs. Titans Week 9 bout that might not exactly be the prettiest game of the 2024 NFL season. Chris Simms and Mike Florio explain why they believe Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will be too much for the New York Giants in a Week 9 NFC East matchup.

Chris Simms and Mike Florio explain how Jameis Winston has "freed up the team" and why they believe he will lead the Browns to a win against the Chargers in Week 9..