It is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday’s NFL Week 9 action.
It was a huge week for one of the league’s best defensive players (Los Angeles Rams edge Myles Garrett), and also one of its rising defensive stars (Arvell Reese of the New York Giants).
The Green Bay Packers also sent a big message to the NFC.
NFL Week 9 winners
Myles Garrett, Edge, Los Angeles Rams. Garrett returned to the Rams lineup on Sunday and gave them a taste of what he can do and why they traded for him. He recorded three sacks in the Rams’ 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders, giving him his first sacks with his new team.
Arvell Reese, Edge, New York Giants. John Harbaugh brought a sense of credibility to the Giants when they hired him as head coach, but a big-name coach and a mindset only go as far as the talent on the roster. That has also been upgraded, and Reese, the team’s first-round pick, is a huge part of that. He was a force in their 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, recording 12 tackles, three sacks, three tackles for loss and three quarterback hits in a breakout game.
Joe Burrow, quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals. Nobody is playing the quarterback position better at this moment than Burrow, and he showed it again on Sunday in a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Burrow completed 24-of-29 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He has 20 touchdowns to five interceptions over the past six games.
Kenneth Walker, running back, Kansas City Chiefs. Just another day at the office for Walker. Another 100 yards on the ground and three more touchdowns in a 35-12 win over the New York Jets.
Caleb Downs, defensive back, Dallas Cowboys. After getting trolled (and run over) against the Arizona Cardinals a week ago, Downs made a huge impact on Sunday with a sack and a game-clinching interception in a 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
