NFL Week 9 Predictions: New York Jets and Teams in Must-Win Games

No NFL team likes to lose, especially when it's to a division opponent. Week 9 features some great matchups, and several teams need a win this weekend much more than others. 

We've reached the second half of the NFL season now, which means it's time to put up or shut up. There can be no more playing around, or else teams will miss out on achieving their goals. 

For some teams, losing this weekend could be the reason they miss out on the playoffs. 

Here are three teams in must-win situations during Week 9. 

New York Jets 

Rex Ryan's Super Bowl guarantee is looking weaker and weaker as the days go by, but the Jets can make a great push with a win on Sunday. 

New York hits the road to take on a division rival in the Buffalo Bills Sunday, and they cannot afford to lose. Normally, this is a game that the Jets have no problem with, but the Bills are a much different team this season. 

Fred Jackson will be very tough to stop, which means Mark Sanchez and company have to bring it. Another New York loss and reaching the playoffs will look bleak.

In the end, I see the Jets defense stepping up and making the big plays, and Sanchez delivering in the fourth quarter.  

Prediction: Jets 27, Bills 24 

San Diego Chargers 

The Green Bay Packers are coming into town, which doesn't bode well for the slumping Chargers. San Diego has to win on Sunday because if it doesn't there will be chaos brewing out west. 

The Chargers must avoid losing their third straight game, but that isn't going to be easy. They may have the third best pass defense in the NFL, but they've only had to face one elite quarterback.

Tom Brady torched the Chargers for 400 plus yards, and Aaron Rodgers could very well do the same thing Sunday afternoon. The Packers are well rested after their bye, and they're not going to be stopped. 

Prediction: Packers 31, Chargers 20 

Philadelphia Eagles 

The Eagles' confidence is sky high right now after they thrashed the Dallas Cowboys last week. Once labeled the "Dream Team," Philadelphia had a very rough start. 

Things are looking up right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to get complacent. The Chicago Bears are coming into town off their bye week, and they will be well prepared to shut down Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy. 

Monday night's game will be closer than most think, but the Eagles will pull away with the late victory because their offense is better at making plays than Chicago.  

Prediction: Eagles 28, Bears 24