The Bills moved from fourth into second in the conference with their win. For the NFC, the big game was the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions in the late afternoon window. The Lions’ win solidified them at the top of the conference and they have a half-game lead over the upstart Washington Commanders.

This week highlighted the mix of triumph and struggle in the NFL, with contenders like Detroit and Baltimore raising the bar while New Orleans sank.

Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season is almost over, with two months left to complete the playoff picture.November and December will decide postseason fates, but September and October put many teams in favorable positions.