NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Week 9 NFL Picks with Cynthia Frelund
Oct 31, 2025
Cynthia Frelund, an NFL Network analytics expert known for her data-driven insights, joins Gregg Rosenthal for a lively discussion on Week 9 picks. They dive into why Cynthia favors the Patriots over the Falcons amidst Atlanta's inconsistencies. Gregg touts the Seahawks, citing injuries plaguing Washington as a key factor. The duo dissects the Bears' matchup against the Bengals' shaky defense and predicts a dominant performance from the Packers versus the Panthers. Plus, they explore Arizona's potential against the Cowboys despite uncertainty around Kyler Murray.
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Weekly Three-Game Spread Format
- Cynthia Frelund and Gregg Rosenthal pick three games against the spread each week, acknowledging small sample size and volatility.
- They emphasize streaks matter for confidence but admit luck and unexpected injuries heavily influence results.
Spite Drives A Patriots Pick
- Cynthia admits her Patriots pick is a spite pick because she's mad at the Falcons' inconsistency.
- She describes Drake Maye as "a likable puppy" thriving despite team flaws.
Deep Passing Efficiency Drives Upside
- Gregg and Cynthia highlight Drake Maye's efficiency on deep throws as a key factor in Patriots' success.
- They note his deep passing TDs outnumber incompletions on 20+ air yard attempts, indicating aggressive accuracy.