A pair of AFC division leaders headline the NFL Week 9 schedule when the Indianapolis Colts take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Colts, behind running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Daniel Jones,

NFL experts from around the league make their picks from the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers Week 9 matchup.

We make picks for all 14 NFL games with levels of confidence ahead of Week 9. The NFL heads into the back half of the schedule as Week 9 is upon us. The Ravens and Dolphins kick things off on Thursday Night Football to close out October, and then we’re off and running in November.

With that in mind, the Week 9 slate opened with nine home underdogs, which should raise the antennas of any good bettor. The scales will even out at some point, so it's best to keep your head on a swivel.

Tyler Shough now is the starter for the Saints, replacing Spencer Rattler, and he faces a stiff test in his first start against the Rams. Chris Simms and Mike Florio don't think it'll be close in favor of Los Angeles.