In Week 9 of the NFL season, several players delivered standout performances while others struggled to make an impact. Jordan Love showcased his passing skills despite a loss to the Panthers, completing 70.3% of his passes for 273 yards. Former Montana tight end Colston Loveland had a banner night! He established a new career-high by scoring 29.8 in fantasy points on six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey was yet again the best in fantasy scoring, posting a ridiculous 34.3 points. He further entrenched his supremacy through those first nine weeks of the campaign.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson enjoyed a triumphant return after missing three games due to a hamstring pull. His return provided his team with a huge emotional lift. A number of players had a tough go of it. Jonathan Taylor, for instance, couldn’t find room to breathe and finished the game with a season-low 7.7 FP. As teams move into Week 10, the consequences of these meltdowns are going to be felt most strongly by fantasy managers.
Notable Performances of the Week
His play last week vs the Panthers showed how far he has come as an NFL QB. Hitting on better than 70% of his attempts, he racked up 273 yards passing. Despite the loss, his ability to move the ball effectively kept the Packers competitive.
Colston Loveland became the party of Week 9’s star. With six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns, he gave us a career-high 29.8 fantasy points. This is a critical step. His spectacular performance went on to energize the rest of his team. It helped lift the spirits of the fantasy managers who counted on him.
In what should have been risky matchup, Christian McCaffrey showed up once again, winning the week with 34.3 fantasy points. His total of 231.2 points through nine games has made him one of the best fantasy performers this season — and it’s not even close. With his steady production, the Vikings running back has been a true asset to any fantasy lineup.
Lamar Jackson’s return to action was one of the feel-good stories of the week. He sat out three games after suffering a hamstring injury. Now, he’s returned to the field and dominant once again showing he’s returned to 100 percent form. This type of performance is essential for his organization as they look to sniff the playoffs.
Ups and Downs of Fantasy Football
Some stars shone brightly, while others had duds to forget. The rookie running back took a full brunt hit on Sunday’s game against the Vikings. He was held to just 5.8 points, his worst outing of the season. His lack of contribution made it difficult to establish offensive efforts for his team.
Jonathan Taylor’s struggles were evident as well. He took a pounding through the night, getting stuffed at or behind the line of scrimmage on three of his just 14 rushing attempts. Because of that, he averaged only 7.7 points. This performance came as a big lowlight in what’s been a largely promising season, putting into question what he’ll be able to contribute going forward.
Tyler Warren had a rough go this week, finishing with just 7.6 fantasy points. This is his second-lowest output of the season. As teams look ahead, their rosters are under strict and honest review. Fantasy managers are wisely zeroing in on these letdowns to identify where they can get the biggest upgrades.
Impact on Upcoming Weeks
With teams looking to make their final push toward Week 10, how these impactful players fare in the coming days will be critical. Tucker Kraft leaving the match against the Panthers in Q3. The Packers are concerned he might’ve torn his ACL. If he were to miss time it would have huge impact on his team and fantasy owners who had heavily invested in him.
Kyle Monangai took over as the starter in place of injured D’Andre Swift. This transformation illustrates the extent to which player injuries can suddenly shift team approach, player usage, and alignments. This week was his best chance to show that Monangai was worth the pick, particularly when the heat was on.
Should C.J. Stroud be unable to go in Week 10, Davis Mills would likely be the Texans’ starting quarterback that game. This potentiality creates further intrigue and uncertainty for fantasy managers and fans as well. The performance of backup quarterbacks tends to check out pretty closely to their starting counterparts, so this is a big one to watch.
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