Bills, Bengals, Lions bring three-game win streaks into Week 9

Buffalo holds the top seed at 6-1

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 17m1 min read

What happened: Buffalo, Cincinnati and Detroit each carry a three-game winning streak into Sunday's Week 9 slate. The Bills beat Baltimore 36-10, the Bengals beat Tennessee 43-36 and the Lions beat Minnesota 19-15, all on Nov. 1.

Why it matters: Buffalo (6-1) holds the No. 1 seed. Cincinnati and Detroit (both 5-2) sit in the No. 6 seed, so a win or loss this week moves them in the playoff picture.

By the numbers: Bills: 6-1, won 36-10 vs. Baltimore. Bengals: 5-2, won 43-36 vs. Tennessee. Lions: 5-2, won 19-15 vs. Minnesota.

What to watch: Cincinnati plays its Week 9 game in Madrid. The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.

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@USATODAYSports Nov 06, 2026 · 15:29 UTC

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