The Buccaneers nearly pulled off a comeback after falling behind by 14 points.
Bears Defeat Buccaneers After Caleb Williams Throws Four Interceptions
Jaylon Johnson provided a 67-yard interception return for a touchdown. Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field goal to send Chicago into its bye week holding a 7-2 record. Tampa Bay slipped to 3-6.
Green Bay Packers Rout New England Patriots
The Green Bay Packers rolled to a 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots. Safety Xavier McKinney intercepted a pass on New England’s second play from scrimmage, marking the team’s fifth first-quarter interception of the season after they failed to record a single one in that frame the previous year.
Drake Maye threw for 299 yards and three scores for New England, but his turnover issues resurfaced with three interceptions.
Cincinnati Bengals Defeat Atlanta Falcons in Madrid
The Cincinnati Bengals erupted for a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, guiding an offense off to its best start by offensive success rate and EPA per drive since he was drafted first overall in 2020.
Denver Broncos Win Defensive Battle Over Carolina Panthers
The Denver Broncos improved to 7-2 by grinding out a 26-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. Sean Payton won a coach’s challenge on what was initially ruled an incomplete pass by Bryce Young; after review, it was overturned into an interception.
The Broncos marched 80 yards, capped by a nine-yard touchdown run from Jonah Coleman that put them ahead 19-14. Nik Bonitto later sealed the outcome with a strip-sack on Carolina’s final drive, while Bryce Young finished with 276 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers.
Myles Garrett returned to action from an injury and recorded three sacks in a 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders in Los Angeles.
Week 9 Matchup Results
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 27-23 | Indianapolis Colts |
| Chicago Bears | 27-24 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Green Bay Packers | 45-27 | New England Patriots |
| San Francisco 49ers | 38-17 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Seattle Seahawks | 17-3 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Houston Texans | 44-22 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Denver Broncos | 26-21 | Carolina Panthers |
| New Orleans Saints | 23-22 | Cleveland Browns |
| New York Giants | 19-11 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Los Angeles Rams | 20-13 | Washington Commanders |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 35-12 | New York Jets |
| Detroit Lions | 19-9 | Miami Dolphins |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 34-17 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 33-10 | Baltimore Ravens |
The New York Giants earned a 19-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to secure their first win at their divisional rivals in 13 years, powered by Arvell Reese, who tallied 12 tackles and three sacks.
Drew Lock led the Seahawks to a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals while filling in for Sam Darnold, who was inactive due to a quad injury and cracked rib.
