NFL scores, news and highlights from Week 9
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The Sunday afternoon slate for Week 9 is headlined by two big AFC matchups with playoff implications. In the early afternoon window, it's two first-place teams facing off when the Indianapolis Colts (7-1) head to Pittsburgh (4-3) for a showdown with the Steelers.
Perhaps to the surprise of some, the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, who are both 6-2 and atop their respective divisions with second-year quarterbacks at the helm, enter Week 9 with the longest active winning streaks in the NFL.
One of the NFL's best rivalries in recent memory will be renewed on Sunday. The latest installment of Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen will take place as the Chiefs take on the Bills in Buffalo. It's the first meeting between the two teams since the Chiefs ...
With a successful extra point attempt from Brandon Aubrey, Denver leads 44-17 with 7:14 in the fourth quarter. The Dallas Cowboys can't catch a break, as Dak Prescott throws his second interception of the game straight into the arms of second-year linebacker Dondrea Tillman, who returns it for 38 yards.
New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings scored the first touchdown of his NFL career against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Jennings was able to power into the end zone for the score, extending the Patriots' lead to 14-7.
Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler completed a short pass to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who had the ball punched out by Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean when the wide receiver turned upfield. Antoine Winfield Jr. scooped the ball up and raced nearly 50 yards for what looked like a touchdown that would have given Tampa Bay a two-score lead.
The NFL saw an offensive explosion among nine teams between Thursday and Sunday as at least 30 points were scored by the clubs in their matchups.
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Falcons elevate WR from practice squad ahead of Week 9 game vs. Patriots
Drummond should have a chance to record his regular-season catch in Week 9. Check out the Falcons' updated 53-man roster and practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. The Falcons and Patriots will face off at 1 p.