Bills Take Week 9 No. 1 Spot as Bears Jump Into Top 3
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Updated · NFL.com · Nov 3
Bills Take Week 9 No. 1 Spot as Bears Jump Into Top 3
3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Nov 3
Summary
Buffalo climbed to No. 1 in the Week 9 NFL power rankings after a 36-10 win over Baltimore, with Minnesota’s loss leaving the league without an unbeaten team.
144 total yards allowed helped fuel the Bills’ rise, though the defensive showing came against a Ravens offense forced to use a third-string undrafted rookie quarterback.
Chicago surged into the top three after a 34-17 road win over defending champion Seattle, with newcomer Jeffery Simmons reshaping the pass rush and freeing Montez Sweat.
Detroit also gained ground by handing Minnesota its first loss, while Denver’s comeback over Kansas City and Jacksonville’s emphatic win over Indianapolis tightened the top tier.
The reshuffle reflects a volatile Week 8 that also exposed vulnerabilities for contenders including Seattle, Cincinnati and Baltimore ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.