NFL scores from Week 9 included a statement win by the Buffalo Bills, a high-scoring Green Bay Packers victory and a dominant performance by the San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday, November 9, 2026, to close the week and improve to 7-1, according to the league’s official schedule.
The Vikings fell to 6-2 after being held to six points at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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NFL scores and results from Week 9
| Date | Matchup | Final score |
|---|---|---|
| November 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens | Jaguars 33, Ravens 10 |
| November 8 | Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons | Bengals 34, Falcons 17 |
| November 8 | Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints | Saints 23, Browns 22 in overtime |
| November 8 | Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts | Cowboys 27, Colts 23 |
| November 8 | Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers | Broncos 26, Panthers 21 |
| November 8 | Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins | Lions 19, Dolphins 9 |
| November 8 | Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders | Rams 20, Commanders 13 |
| November 8 | New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles | Giants 19, Eagles 11 |
| November 8 | New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 35, Jets 12 |
| November 8 | Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers | Texans 44, Chargers 22 |
| November 8 | Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 38, Raiders 17 |
| November 8 | Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots | Packers 45, Patriots 27 |
| November 8 | Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks 17, Cardinals 3 |
| November 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears | Bears 27, Buccaneers 24 |
| November 9 | Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings | Bills 23, Vikings 6 |
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were on bye in Week 9.
Bills hold Vikings to six points
The Buffalo Bills used a strong defensive performance to beat Minnesota 23-6 in the final game of the week.
The result moved Buffalo to 7-1 and left Minnesota at 6-2 entering Week 10.
The win also gave Buffalo a clear response after a closely contested stretch of the season.
For Minnesota, the six-point output marked one of the lowest offensive totals of the team’s season to that point.
Packers lead Week 9 scoring
Green Bay produced the highest team total of the week by defeating New England 45-27.
The Packers improved to 6-3, while the Patriots dropped to 5-4 after the 72-point contest.
Houston also scored more than 40 points, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22.
The Chargers remained winless at 0-8 after the loss.
49ers continue strong season
San Francisco defeated Las Vegas 38-17 to move to 7-1.
The Raiders entered the game at 4-4 and left with a 4-5 record.
The 49ers’ 21-point margin was one of the largest wins in the late Sunday window.
Elsewhere in the AFC West, Kansas City defeated the New York Jets 35-12.
The Chiefs improved to 6-2, while the Jets fell to 2-7.
Close games shape the rest of the schedule
New Orleans edged Cleveland 23-22 in overtime in the closest finish of Week 9.
Chicago also secured a three-point win, defeating Tampa Bay 27-24 in Sunday night action.
Dallas beat Indianapolis 27-23, while Denver held off Carolina 26-21.
The New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 19-11 in the NFC East matchup.
Detroit beat Miami 19-9, and Seattle defeated Arizona 17-3.
The Rams completed a 20-13 win over Washington, while Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 34-17 in the week’s international game in Madrid.
What comes next in Week 11
Week 11 begins Thursday, November 19, 2026, when the Indianapolis Colts visit the Houston Texans.
The Sunday schedule on November 22, 2026, includes Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Carolina, New Orleans at Chicago and Tennessee at Dallas.
The week also features Tampa Bay at Detroit, Arizona at Kansas City, Jacksonville at the New York Giants, the New York Jets at the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas at Denver.
Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia in the late Sunday window, while Minnesota faces San Francisco in Mexico City on Sunday night.
Cincinnati then visits Washington on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final NFL Week 9 score between the Bills and Vikings?
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Which team scored the most points in NFL Week 9?
The Green Bay Packers scored the most points, defeating the New England Patriots 45-27.
What was the closest game of NFL Week 9?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime.
Which NFL teams were on bye in Week 9?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were on bye.
When does NFL Week 11 begin?
Week 11 begins Thursday, November 19, 2026, with the Indianapolis Colts visiting the Houston Texans.
Fact-Checked: Key Week 9 scores, dates, byes and team records were checked against the NFL’s official Week 9 schedule. The forward-looking schedule references were corrected to Week 11: Colts-Texans on Thursday, November 19, 2026; the listed Sunday games on November 22, 2026; and Bengals-Commanders on Monday, November 23, 2026. ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2026/by-week/week-9?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Scores and records reflect the completed Week 9 games and may be followed by later league updates or corrections.