While keeping a positive game script, the Bills out-physicaled the Chiefs and won the line of scrimmage. Running back James Cook went over 100 yards, and establishing that helped Bills quarterback Josh Allen gash the Chiefs defense on another of its weak points this season: play action.

Some of the league’s biggest stars have the chance to hit career milestones in their games this weekend as the NFL season rolls on.

The San Francisco 49ers go on the road and get the win over the New York Giants, 34-24. Mac Jones ended the game 19 of 24 (14 of 14 first half) for 235 yards passing and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, along with 67 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.

The Patriots held a 21-7 lead with under two minutes left in the first half, and were driving for more, when a strip-sack of Drake Maye gifted the Atlanta Falcons incredible field position. Atlanta scored a touchdown on a short throw from Michael Penix Jr. to Drake London to cut New England’s lead to 21-14 at the break.

However, Cleveland Browns rookie Dylan Sampson is a viable boom-or-bust play in PPR leagues only. While Sampson is firmly behind starter Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart and often plays behind Jerome Ford as well, Cleveland may look to get him more reps coming out of the bye.

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.

We've got the NFL Week 10 Predictions according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend.

This article was originally published on nflspinzone.com as 2025 NFL Season: Grades for teams coming off Week 9 bye.