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Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs has not been having the year that he hoped to have with the team when he signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers in free agency. First, he injured his knee in the summer and needed meniscus surgery to be ready for the regular season.

The Vikings are claiming former Packers TE Ben Sims off waivers. Sims was released to make room for Christian Watson on Saturday.

The Vikings filled Carson Wentz's roster spot by claiming Packers tight end Ben Sims off waivers after Wentz's season-ending injury.

The other biggest favorites of the week are the Bills -8.5 at the Miami Dolphins, the Seattle Seahawks -7 vs. the Arizona Cardinals and the Lions -7.5 at the Washington Commanders. Two of those are divisional matchups: Could they be trap games for the Lions and Seahawks?

Starting in his first game since Sept. 14, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy tossed 143 yards and two touchdowns, while running for another. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had 284 passing yards and two scores.

Not only did the Packers not cover, they lost outright to the Panthers, costing a bettor huge. Patrick Everson has the scoop on that and more.

The Detroit Lions were stunned by J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 9 NFC North showdown at Ford Field. Here are the highlights.