USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 9 showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings

Dowdle has been a central part of why Carolina is now 5-3 with four wins in its last five. He's rushed for 735 yards after starting the season with just 83 after four games.

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USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 9 showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL landscape shifted slightly in Week 9, with multiple quarterback performances driving the change. The Kansas City Chiefs no longer look the league's best team after a poor outing from Patrick Mahomes.

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Daniels and McCarthy were taken in the same draft (2024), both in the first round. Daniels, selected second overall by Washington, enjoyed a great rookie season. McCarthy was taken 10th overall by the Vikings; however, he suffered a knee injury (torn meniscus) in the 2024 preseason, keeping him sidelined all of 2024.

13. Buffalo Bills (8-4): Can't look ahead to Week 15 vs. Patriots with QB Joe Burrow-led Bengals up next. Last week: 12 14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5): Should get to 9-5 with Saints, Falcons ahead before Week 16 clash vs. Panthers. NFC South theirs to lose. Last week: 14