NFC Notes: Daron Payne, Russell Wilson, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants

In NFL Week 9, the action kicks off with the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) facing the Miami Dolphins (2-6) on Thursday Night Football, featuring the return of Lamar Jackson. Sunday highlights include the Kansas City Chiefs at the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts at the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Washington Commanders host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, and the week concludes with the Arizona Cardinals visiting the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football; four teams are on bye. Want More Context? 🔎

In this Halloween week power rankings, the Kansas City Chiefs lead as Super Bowl favorites, followed closely by the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills drop in rankings due to defensive concerns. The playoff landscape is competitive, with teams like the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos showing promise, and struggling teams like the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets facing significant challenges this season. Want More Context? 🔎

Brett Toth stepped up in his first career start at center for the Eagles, filling in for the injured Cam Jurgens during a 38-20 win over the Giants. Despite initial skepticism, Toth excelled in communication and run blocking, earning praise from teammates and proving he could effectively lead the offensive line against a formidable defensive front. Want More Context? 🔎