Folks, we may be entering some dangerous waters within these betting seas. Over the last few weeks, favorites have truly dominated, including in Week 8, when they went an eye-popping 11-2 ATS -- the best cover rate (84.6%) since Week 16 in 1985. Not only that, but they were mostly blowouts, with nine games decided by 18 points or more, tying the most in NFL history.

With that in mind, the Week 9 slate opened with nine home underdogs, which should raise the antennas of any good bettor. The scales will even out at some point, so it's best to keep your head on a swivel. That's, in part, why I'm backing six underdogs overall, including two home dogs within my five locks of the week that win outright.

Teams with bye weeks in Week 9: Cleveland, New York ( Jets ), Philadelphia, and Tampa

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