The World Series ending on a Saturday created this tidy timeline where we got one day to process, and then with this new week comes offseason action. Eligible players have now officially become free agents, and even a casual fan can glean that this class is solid.

According to NFL.com, the Ravens’ probability to make the playoffs significantly jumped to 57% with the win. Had they lost to Miami, that percentage would have fallen to 37%. The Ravens are now just two wins behind the Chiefs (5–3) for the AFC’s final playoff spot.

The Green Bay Packers didn't get the job done in Week 9. Despite a surprising home loss to the Carolina Panthers, things are still looking

The Bills have tried to follow the Eagles blueprint to beating Mahomes by beefing up their front four. They signed Joey Bosa in free agency this offseason, extended edge rusher Gregory Rousseau and used their first five draft picks on defense, including three along the defensive line ( T.J. Sanders, Landon Jackson, Deone Walker ).

The Dallas Cowboys have Sunday off, and it will give them a unique opportunity as Week 9 unfolds for their viewing pleasure. The 2025 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, 3:00 pm CT, and with so many teams convincing themselves they aren't far off, there's no concensus on whether activity will jump off over the next several days.

That would prove disastrous for the betting public. The Minnesota Vikings went into Detroit and emerged with a 27-24 victory, which would have been the largest upset of the season if not for the Panthers pulling off their straight up win in the same window.

According to SportsLine's Inside the Lines team, one team on Monday night has more to lose than the other in Week 9