An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

The Sunday afternoon slate for Week 9 is headlined by two big AFC matchups with playoff implications. In the early afternoon window, it's two first-place teams facing off when the Indianapolis Colts (7-1) head to Pittsburgh (4-3) for a showdown with the Steelers.

The NFL saw an offensive explosion among nine teams between Thursday and Sunday as at least 30 points were scored by the clubs in their matchups.

The Patriots held a 21-7 lead with under two minutes left in the first half, and were driving for more, when a strip-sack of Drake Maye gifted the Atlanta Falcons incredible field position. Atlanta scored a touchdown on a short throw from Michael Penix Jr. to Drake London to cut New England’s lead to 21-14 at the break.

Sam Darnold had a perfect first half against the Commanders, going 16 of 16 for 284 yards and four touchdowns in the first two quarters of Seattle's 38-14 win. Darnold is the only QB over the past 35 years to complete 100% of his passes for at least 250 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in a single half.

However, Cleveland Browns rookie Dylan Sampson is a viable boom-or-bust play in PPR leagues only. While Sampson is firmly behind starter Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart and often plays behind Jerome Ford as well, Cleveland may look to get him more reps coming out of the bye.

CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson says fans can expect a mixed back at running back, as Kansas City leans on a mix of veteran Kareem Hunt, rookie Brashard Smith and former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

The Carolina Panthers weren't given much of a chance to upset the NFC-leading Green Bay Packers here in Week 9. But they did it anyway. Here's everything we know from the stunning outcome from Lambeau Field on Sunday .