NFL Week 9 delivered standout performances and notable disappointments across the league, highlighted by Ja'Marr Chase's historic first half in Madrid and Drake Maye's turnover struggles.
Winners
Ja'Marr Chase caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 34-17 win over the Falcons, with 142 yards and eight receptions coming in the first half alone. He joined Randy Moss as the only receivers with at least seven touchdowns in each of their first six seasons.
Packers receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 17 catches, 335 yards and two touchdowns in a 45-27 rout of the Patriots, becoming the first Packers duo since 1942 with 150-plus yards and a touchdown each in the same game.
Rams defensive end Myles Garrett returned from injured reserve to record three sacks and a forced fumble in his first game alongside Aaron Donald, helping Los Angeles beat the Commanders 20-13.
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints, showing clutch play under pressure.
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud posted 384 yards and five touchdowns in a 44-22 win over the Chargers, becoming the only player in franchise history with multiple 350-yard, five-touchdown games.
The Broncos extended their NFL-record streak of one-possession wins to 16 with a 26-21 victory over the Panthers, aided by a late strip sack from Nik Bonitto.
Punters Jack Fox (Lions) and Bradley Pinion (Dolphins) each completed a fake punt pass in the same game, a first in NFL history, while Eagles punter Braden Mann booted an 86-yard punt.
Losers
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions, matching his season high, in a loss to the Packers, bringing his season total to 13 turnovers, tied for the league lead.
Commanders' end-of-game decisions cost them against the Rams, including a deep shot with no timeouts left and a hook-and-ladder play on the final snap.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three interceptions in a 38-17 loss to the 49ers, tying Tua Tagovailoa for the most three-interception games since 2020.
Chargers remained winless at 0-8 after a 44-22 loss to the Texans, ending a 12-quarter touchdown drought but still struggling offensively.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed two field goal attempts in a win over the Jets, raising his season misses to seven and 17 since the start of 2025.
Quarterback injury scares for Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) and J.J. McCarthy (Giants) proved minor, with both returning to lead their teams to victories.
