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.

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are duking it out in Week 9 from Gillette Stadium. New England enters this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NFL at the moment, riding a five-game wining streak while getting MVP caliber play from second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 9 action at Paycor Stadium. Follow along for live updates and highlights.

Cam Ward threw for 259 yards and a touchdown, but the Titans offense backfired often as has been the case all season. One Titans bright spot: Rookie receivers Chimere Dike (7 catches, 93 yards) and Elic Ayomanor (4 catches, 53 yards) featured as the top two receiving options with Calvin Ridley sidelined.

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Here’s a look at live updates from the game as it unfolded. The Bengals defense does it again, missing tackles on a 58-yard touchdown. The Bears go four plays and 72 yards to end this one. A stunner. Bengals leave 54 seconds on the clock but march all the way down the field to complete the comeback.

The NFL trade deadline is drawing near with Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET cutoff, and there's still the possibility of a flurry of action from several teams.

The Arizona Cardinals have beaten the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 at AT&T Stadium on “Monday Night Football,” ending their five-game losing streak. Jacoby Brissett, filling in for the injured Kyler Murray, threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Marvin Harrison Jr. had a career-high seven receptions for 96 yards and a TD.