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.

Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons will face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.

Maybe this will be the one, but it won’t be easy. The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start with rookie V.J. Edgecombe averaging 21-5-5. Enjoy Sunday hoops! KEY INFO WHO: Brooklyn Nets (0-5) at Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) WHEN: 6:00 PM ET WATCH: YES NETWORK/GOTHAM SPORTS APP The Game This is the first night

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.

Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers will face Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions are favored against the Minnesota Vikings in their NFL Week 9 matchup. Will this be an easy win?

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Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.