With that in mind, the Week 9 slate opened with nine home underdogs, which should raise the antennas of any good bettor. The scales will even out at some point, so it's best to keep your head on a swivel.

Florio’s pick: Lions 42, Vikings 13. Simms’s pick: Lions 35, Vikings 17. Panthers at Packers (-13.5) The Packers are starting to believe they’re as good as they are. Florio’s pick: Packers 24, Panthers 10. Simms’s pick: Packers 24, Panthers 16.

Breaking down the best Week 9 survival pool options with safe chalk picks, sneaky under-the-radar plays and one high-risk swing. An NFL survival pool is one of the most popular contests for fans looking to add extra drama to the season.

When it comes to that last part, the good news is that I've seen so many horror movies that I'm actually going to recommend some to a few NFL fan bases out there. Here are my three recommendations for this week:  The Cowboys,

The Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers meet Sunday for a Week 9 game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET

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A couple of teams looking to bounce back from disappointing losses share the field at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears. The Bears are 4-3 after losing to the Baltimore Ravens 30-16 last week.