For the first time in a month, the New Orleans Saints sit atop the NFC South. In trying to stay there, they now have to deal with the Chicago Bears, who have struggled this season and will come to the Caesars Superdome without their dynamic quarterback, Justin Fields, behind center.

How will the Saints play as an 8.5-point favorite - the largest favorite they have been in the Dennis Allen era? Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder talk about it Friday morning on Ep. 185. They'll also touch on Week 9 in the NFL and give a prediction for LSU-Bama.