Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions
The Power Index projects the Denver Broncos to win by about 6.5 points.
Projection
Denver Broncos
No. 6 · 6-2
73%
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
27%
VS
Tale of the tape
Denver Broncos
- Record
- 6-2
- Index score
- 56.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1100
- Rank
- No. 6
Key driver: 4 straight wins on a late-game surge
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 Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Denver Broncos to beat the Detroit Lions by about 6.5 points, with a 73% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Broncos or the Lions?
The Denver Broncos are No. 6 (6-2) 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 Broncos and Lions?
The Denver Broncos are +1100 and the Detroit Lions are +700 to win Super Bowl LXI.