Welcome back to Scoop City! James Palmer and The Athletic ’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini are breaking down the midseason stretch of the NFL heading into Week 9 — including which teams are surging, who’s slipping, and what’s still to come at the trade deadline.

The Seattle Seahawks are seeking their third-straight victory with a win over the Washington Commanders. This rare matchup takes place under the lights of prime time on Sunday Night Football.

We're nearing the halfway mark, which means it's time for teams to play with urgency. Here are the highlights from Sunday's games.

The Patriots and Falcons play Sunday in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. It's expected Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and wide receiver Drake London will play, while Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out with a toe injury.

The Denver Broncos dominated the Dallas Cowboys in a convincing 44-24 win on Sunday afternoon. Check out the full game highlights below, courtesy of the NFL's official YouTube page. The 6-2 Broncos are now set to go on the road to face the 3-4 Houston Texans in Week 9.

Another duel between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen highlights the Week 9 slate in the NFL.  The Chiefs and Bills have played nothing but thrillers over the past few years, playoffs included, as Mahomes and Allen have propelled their teams to Super Bowl contenders.

The last few Sundays of the NFL season have brought some chaos. Should we expect more in Week 7? Here are all the highlights from Sunday's games.