AFC squads coming off much-needed victories will kick off NFL Week 9 when the Miami Dolphins host the Baltimore Ravens on 'Thursday Night Football.' Baltimore (2-5) ended a four-game skid with a 30-16 win over Chicago on Sunday,

Seneca: The Eagles ride a three-game winning streak into the state tournament with consecutive wins over Hammonton (31-15), Paul VI (27-14) and Willingboro (28-21). Junior Anthony Tirico has been the engine powering the Seneca offense. He has 1,260 yards passing and another 1,080 rushing.

Miramar (4-5) at Cardinal Gibbons (6-3) (Friday, 7 p.m.): The host Chiefs could knock the Patriots out of the postseason with a win. They are locked in a battle with Palm Bay Heritage for the final Class 5A playoff spot in Region 4. The Chiefs have sewn up the top Class 2A seed in Region 4. Cardinal Gibbons 20, Miramar 14.

One of McClure's top NFL DFS picks for the 'Monday Night Football' slate is Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The former first-round pick out of Texas Tech remains one of the most impactful quarterbacks in the NFL. In the 2024 season, he passed for 3,928 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 93.5.

It's Paul Bunyan Trophy time again, this year in East Lansing! Will U-M repeat? Five Free Press sports writers chime in on Saturday night's rivalry.