Nate Tice & Charles McDonald dive into the Week 9 NFL slate with bold predictions, matchups to watch and more before discussing their favorite picks from their latest 2026 NFL mock draft. The duo kick things off by getting Lost in the Sauce with their three favorite games of the week: the Denver Broncos taking on the Houston Texans in a Hoss-Fight-worthy trench battle, the Indianapolis Colts looking to keep the offense churning against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills in an AFC juggernaut matchup.
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Later, Nate & Charles give key matchups to watch as J.J. McCarthy returns to the field for the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks face the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. The two hosts also give their Hail Mary bold predictions for the weekend, as Charles backs the Carolina Panthers and Nate expects a big day from the Seahawks running backs.
Nate & Charles wrap up with thoughts on their latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, as they each give their favorite player-team fits for what’s shaping up to be an interesting 2026 rookie class.
(3:20) – Broncos @ Texans preview
(21:05) – Colts @ Steelers preview
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(37:30) – Chiefs @ Bills preview
(52:45) – Cheat sheet: key matchups for Lions-Vikings & Seahawks-Commanders
(1:08:50) – Hail Mary bold predictions for Week 9
(1:11:50) – 2026 NFL mock draft breakdown
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during the second half of his game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
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