The Patriots are not Super Bowl contenders. Not yet. Trouncing the Browns doesn’t crown you a contender. Nor does smashing the Titans, Saints and Panthers. And while history shows crushing bad teams consistently is the strongest indicator of a good team, good isn’t the question anymore.

As the Seattle Seahawks return to action this Sunday night, they do so with a golden opportunity. Sitting at 5-2, the Seahawks have a chance to move to 6-2 against a deeply wounded and struggling Washington Commanders team.

12. The Detroit Lions (+650) have never been to a Super Bowl, but this year's team, powered by Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a stingy defense, is looking to end that drought. They are 5-2.

NFL Research spotlights the best nuggets from each slate of games. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

The suddenly surging Chiefs are now the favorites to win the Super Bowl, partly thanks to Buffalo's back-to-back losses.

The Colts had 100-1 odds to win the Super Bowl before the season, so it makes sense that most would be slow to call them legit contenders. After all, the only bigger longshot to win the Super Bowl was the 1999 Rams (150-1). The Colts are currently up to 12-1 on Fanduel behind the Chiefs, Lions, Bills, Packers and Eagles. That's progress.

Following a loss to the Patriots, Tyler Lockett requested to be allowed to pursue other opportunities. The Titans just released the veteran.

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