The Steelers' defense quieted the Colts. The Bears won a thriller over the Bengals. Here are the winners and losers from a busy Sunday across the NFL.

With the two parties at a standstill, the shutdown, now in its 33rd day, appears likely become the longest in history. The previous record was set in 2019, when Trump demanded that Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. That shutdown lasted 35 days.

With the 2025 NFL season at the midway point, every game takes on even greater significance as the playoff picture takes shape.

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 Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills released their list of inactive players before their Week 9 matchup. Kansas City extended its winning streak last week after defeating the Washington Commanders. Buffalo ended their two-game losing streak against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.