Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions
The Power Index projects the Buffalo Bills to win by about 14 points.
Projection
Buffalo Bills
No. 1 · 6-1
100%
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
0%
VS
Tale of the tape
Buffalo Bills
- Record
- 6-1
- Index score
- 95.7
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +450
- Rank
- No. 1
Key driver: Top ranked league offense
Detroit Lions
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 47.6
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +700
- Rank
- No. 9
Key driver: High-stakes execution in the NFC North
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Buffalo Bills to beat the Detroit Lions by about 14 points, with a 100% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Bills or the Lions?
The Buffalo Bills are No. 1 (6-1) and the Detroit Lions are No. 9 (5-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Bills and Lions?
The Buffalo Bills are +450 and the Detroit Lions are +700 to win Super Bowl LXI.