Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions
The Power Index projects the Kansas City Chiefs to win by about 8 points.
Projection
Kansas City Chiefs
No. 7 · 5-2
78%
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
22%
VS
Tale of the tape
Kansas City Chiefs
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 59.1
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +600
- Rank
- No. 7
Key driver: Premier contender with an elite defense
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 Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Detroit Lions by about 8 points, with a 78% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Chiefs or the Lions?
The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 7 (5-2) 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 Chiefs and Lions?
The Kansas City Chiefs are +600 and the Detroit Lions are +700 to win Super Bowl LXI.