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.

Two of the NFL's best defenses take center stage Sunday when the Texans host the Broncos in Week 9 action.

The Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, face the Houston Texans, led by quarterback CJ Stroud, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The San Francisco 49ers go on the road and get the win over the New York Giants, 34-24. Mac Jones ended the game 19 of 24 (14 of 14 first half) for 235 yards passing and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, along with 67 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.