Caleb Williams put together a historic stat line as the Bears beat the Bengals in an incredible game during Week 9.

The Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) and the Chicago Bears (4-3) will both try to get back in the win column when they face off in NFL Week 9 on Paramount+. Joe Flacco and the Bengals are reeling after allowing 23 fourth-quarter points in a 39-38 loss to the previously-winless New York Jets.

The Chicago Bears (4-3) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati for a Week 9 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before ...

The Chicago Bears enter Week 9's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a still-relevant 4-3 record. A fifth win on Sunday will keep hope for a 2025 playoff berth alive, and, potentially, turn GM Ryan Poles into an aggressive buyer over the next few days.

The Bears broke a 17-year streak of losses in games allowing 42 or more points with a 47-42 victory over the Bengals.

Here is more on how Caleb Williams hit Colston Loveland for the improbable late-game score to earn huge win over Cincinnati in Week 9.

Since taking over for Jake Browning, who had stepped into the starting role to replace the injured Joe Burrow, Flacco has been lights out for the Bengals. The offense continues to keep Cincinnati in games, but the defense continues to let the team down.

The Chicago Bears made a roster adjustment ahead of Week 9 following recent developments involving running back D’Andre Swift. Brittain Brown elevated from practice squad; Monangai likely to handle most rushing duties.