NFL Week 9 Recap: Key Games and Highlights

The NFL‘s Week 9 saw several pivotal matchups that shaped the league’s standings. One of the most anticipated games was the Monday Night Football clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs, who entered the game as the only undefeated team in the NFL with a 7-0 record, extended their winning streak to 13 games by defeating the Buccaneers 30-24. This victory kept the Chiefs’ perfect season intact, despite Baker Mayfield‘s strong performance for the Buccaneers, who are now 4-4 on the season.

In another notable game, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins delivering a standout performance by completing 19 of 24 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns. This victory propelled the Falcons to a 6-3 record and first place in the NFC South, while the Cowboys fell to 3-5, marking their third consecutive loss.

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Denver Broncos with a 41-10 victory, highlighted by quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s perfect passer rating and wide receiver Zay Flowers‘ two touchdowns. The Ravens’ strong defense, which is one of the best in the league, allowed just 10 points to the Broncos.

The Carolina Panthers earned their second win of the season by edging the New Orleans Saints 23-22. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had a career-high PFF passing grade of 88.5, completing 16 of 27 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. The Saints struggled with third-down conversions and red-zone efficiency, despite Derek Carr‘s return to the lineup.

The Tennessee Titans broke a four-game losing streak by defeating the New England Patriots 20-17. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye led a late-game drive for the Patriots but ultimately threw an interception in overtime, securing the win for the Titans.

The Arizona Cardinals continued their winning streak with a 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears, marking their third consecutive win. The Cardinals’ strong performance was a significant factor in their success against the struggling Bears.

In other games, the New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-13, and the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24. The Detroit Lions also secured a win against the Green Bay Packers with a score of 24-14.