NFL picks against the spread, Week 9: Can the Falcons stay on top with a win over the Chargers?

Our picks for Week 9.

A few back-door covers in Week 8 — including the Packers against the Bills and Carolina’s Hail Mary against the Falcons — turned what could’ve been a big week into a mostly mediocre week.

Still, that proves our growing read on things is still mostly intact. Charles Curtis led the way this time, going 9-6 (52-58-3), Prince Grimes went 8-7 (55-65-3), Caroline Darney went 7-8 (57-63-3) and Blake Schuster went 6-9 (39-53-3).

Here’s a word from everyone ahead of the Week 9 action:

Prince: It’s pretty sad when 8-7 feels good… but it does.

Blake: Ok, the rust is off. I’m feeling much better this week.

Charles: DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK!

Caroline: Under .500 on the week, but still the most wins overall so I’ll take it.