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 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.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday's action in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Catch up on each game's biggest takeaways using the links below:

The New Orleans Saints are visiting the Los Angeles Rams for an NFL Week 9 game. Follow here for live updates.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough sends a 24-yard dart to wide receiver Chris Olave vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2025 NFL season.