Week 9 Preview: Will Packers or Patriots establish themselves as a contender?

The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots were among the more frustrating teams to start the season, both getting off to slow starts that had us questioning their respective ceilings for 2026. Welp, nevermind about that. They both appear dangerous here in early November, and they square off in what should be one of the best games of Week 9. That's where Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman kick off the Week 9 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. After that, the guys dig into five more games and highlight what they want to know coming out of the week.

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Host: Robert Mays

Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Senior Producer: Katy Duffy

Social Producer: Scott Krinch

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