Week 9 of the NFL season is already shaping up as one of the most intriguing chapters of the 2025 NFL season. Not only are fans slated to see the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Buffalo Bills for the final time at Highmark Stadium, but a number of star players across the league are finally expected to return from injury.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is on track to play, according to multiple reports. So are Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and Minnesota Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy.
It's the Ravens' superstar QB who will get things rolling in Week 9 as Baltimore visits the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night. The Cardinals wrap up the week at Dallas on Monday Night Football.
The Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on bye. Here's how oddsmakers view Week 9's matchups.
