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NFL Week 9 Coverage: Key Matchups and Broadcast Details
11/2/2025, 9:52:20 PM
Overview of Week 9 Games
Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season features a full slate of games, with 11 contests scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025. This week marks a return to a more typical schedule, as only four teams—Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—are on bye. The action kicks off with the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday night, setting the stage for a competitive weekend.
Key Matchups
The Sunday lineup includes several notable matchups. The early games feature an NFC North clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, with Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy returning from injury. The Indianapolis Colts, boasting a strong 7-1 record, will face the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Denver Broncos take on the Houston Texans in a matchup of playoff contenders from the previous season.
The late-afternoon window is highlighted by a highly anticipated rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, a contest that could have significant implications for the AFC playoff picture. This game is particularly notable as it is a national broadcast on CBS, allowing fans across the country to tune in.
Broadcast Coverage
CBS and Fox will cover the games, with CBS airing six of the 11 Sunday games. The network's late game features the Chiefs vs. Bills, while the early games include the Colts at Steelers and 49ers at Giants. Fox will showcase five games, including the Vikings at Lions and Broncos at Texans.
CBS Early Games
- Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers (1 p.m. ET)
- San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants (1 p.m. ET)
- Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots (1 p.m. ET)
- Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. ET)
- Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET)
CBS Late Game
- Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. ET, National Broadcast)
Fox Games
- Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
- Denver Broncos at Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET)
- Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (1 p.m. ET)
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)
Sunday Night and Monday Night Football
The Sunday night matchup features the Seattle Seahawks visiting the Washington Commanders at 8:20 p.m. ET, while Monday night will see the Arizona Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys.
Conclusion
As the NFL season reaches its midpoint, Week 9 promises to deliver exciting matchups and critical games for playoff positioning. Fans can look forward to a day filled with competitive football, highlighted by the Chiefs vs. Bills showdown and the return of key players like J.J. McCarthy.
