NFL Scores Week 9: Top Fantasy Stars, Results and Latest Team Stats

Week 9 got off to an awkward start, as an undermanned San Francisco 49ers team got completely dominated by the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns, the Packers racked up 405 yards of offense and 21 first downs, and only a last-second 49ers touchdown made the game inside three scores.

The game wasn't even as close as the 34-17 score indicated.

Sunday's early-afternoon matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers? That one went down to the wire and a 65-yard field-goal attempt. It went wide right, and the Chiefs held on for a two-point victory.

The rest of the early slate wasn't quite as thrilling, but the drama returned in the late afternoon.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert appeared to engineer a game-winning drive with time expiring, but after a series of reviews, the Las Vegas Raiders escaped with the victory.

The Arizona Cardinals lost on a missed field goal, while the Pittsburgh Steelers only narrowly outlasted the Dallas Cowboys. Sunday Night Football wasn't close as the New Orleans Saints dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Below you'll find full results for Week 9, along with a look at some of the top fantasy performances of the week (point-per-reception scoring).

Week 9 Results

Green Bay Packers 34, San Francisco 49ers 17

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers: 305 passing yards, 4 TDs, 7 rushing yards (28.90 points)

Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers: 10 receptions, 173 yards, 1 TD (33.30 points)

New York Giants 23, Washington Football Team 20

Evan Engram, TE, New York Giants: 5 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD (15.80 points)

Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Football Team: 7 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD (24.50 points)

Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 20

Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings: 206 yards, 2 TDs, 2 receptions, 46 receiving yards (39.20 points)

Irv Smith Jr., TE, Minnesota Vikings: 2 receptions, 10 yards, 2 TDs (15.00 points)

Baltimore Ravens 24, Indianapolis Colts 10

Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens: 170 passing yards, 58 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (18.60 points)

Gus Edwards, RB, Baltimore Ravens: 23 yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions, 11 receiving yards (9.40 points)

Atlanta Falcons 34, Denver Broncos 27

Drew Lock, QB, Denver Broncos: 313 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 47 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (29.22 points)

Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos: 7 receptions, 125 yards, 1 TD (25.50 points)

Tennessee Titans 24, Chicago Bears 17

A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee Titans: 4 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD (20.10 points)

Jimmy Graham, TE, Chicago Bears: 6 receptions, 55 yards, 1 TD (17.50 points)

Buffalo Bills 44, Seattle Seahawks 34

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills: 415 passing yards, 3 TDs, 14 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (36.00 points)

Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks: 390 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 5 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (22.10 points)

Houston Texans 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 25

Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston Texans: 281 passing yards, 2 TDs, 50 rushing yards (24.24 points)

DJ Chark Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars: 7 receptions, 146 yards, 1 TD (27.60 points)

Kansas City Chiefs 33, Carolina Panthers 31

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs: 372 passing yards, 4 TDs (31.48 points)

Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers: 69 yards, 1 TD, 10 receptions, 82 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD (37.10 points).

Miami Dolphins 34, Arizona Cardinals 31

Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals: 283 passing yards, 3 TDs, 106 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (37.92 points)

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins: 248 passing yards, 2 TDs, 35 rushing yards (21.42 points)

Las Vegas Raiders 31, Los Angeles Chargers 26

Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers: 326 passing yards, 2 TDs, 24 rushing yards (23.44 points)

Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers: 9 receptions, 103 yards, 1 TD (25.30 points)

Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Dallas Cowboys 19

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers: 306 passing yards, 3 TDs, 8 rushing yards (25.04 points)

JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers: 6 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD (21.30 points)

New Orleans Saints 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3

Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints: 222 passing yards, 4 TDs (22.68 points)

Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints: 40 yards, 1 TD, 5 receptions, 9 receiving yards (16.00 points)

Week 9 Fantasy Stars

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

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When he's playing at his best, no quarterback makes the game of football look easier than Aaron Rodgers does. He shredded a banged-up 49ers defense on Thursday to the tune of 305 passing yards and four scores.

While it's worth noting that the 49ers had a shell of their full-strength roster, it's also worth noting that Rodgers remains a must-start in fantasy regardless of opponent. He's on pace for 4,506 passing yards, 48 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

It helps that Rodgers has a legitimate No. 1 receiver in Davante Adams, who finally appears back to 100 percent.

"I'm just thankful to have him," Rodgers said of his top receiver on The Pat McAfee Show.

Like Rodgers, Adams will remain a must-start for the remainder of the 2020 season.

Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings

For the second straight game, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was virtually unstoppable. He rushed for more than 200 yards against the Detroit Lions and may have helped change the course of Minnesota's season.

While the Vikings are still just 3-5 and a long shot to make the postseason, they've won two in a row and have a chance to make up even more ground against the NFC North rival Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football next week.

When Cook is dominating as he has over the past two weeks, the Vikings are going to be a tough out for anyone. They can get back to .500 by taking care of the Bears and then beating the inconsistent Cowboys in Week 11.

For fantasy managers, a healthy Cook could be the driving force behind a playoff run. While the Bears will represent a tough matchup, Minnesota has shown that it is comfortable putting its offense on Cook's shoulders.

On Sunday, Cook was responsible for 252 yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had just 220.

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

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Sunday saw the return of elite Josh Allen. The Buffalo Bills quarterback shredded a bad Seattle Seahawks defense to the tune of 429 total yards and four total touchdowns.

Allen single-handedly carried the Buffalo offense, as the team only produced 20 yards that Allen wasn't involved in. His statistical dominance wasn't a complete surprise, given the Seahawks' 32nd-ranked pass defense. However, the fact that he played virtually mistake-free football without the aid of a functional running game was impressive.

It was a huge win for the Bills, who hadn't beaten a playoff-caliber opponent since besting the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4.

While Allen's outstanding day should give managers confidence about his immediate outlook, it won't necessarily springboard him back to must-start status.

Allen will be a top option on many rosters, but he isn't an auto-start. Managers will need to weigh their options in Week 10, as the Bills will face the Arizona Cardinals and their ninth-ranked scoring defense.

Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers

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While the Chargers didn't win the game, it's impossible to discount the poise and the resiliency that Herbert showed at the end of regulation. With just over four minutes remaining, he drove L.A. 71 yards to the Las Vegas 4-yard line before failing to convert on 2nd- and 3rd-and-goal.

The Chargers have their quarterback of the future.

For the fantasy crowd, it was yet another quality start for the rookie out of Oregon. He tossed multiple touchdowns for the fifth-straight game and topped 300 yards for the fourth time in seven games.

While Herbert's 24 rushing yards don't represent a huge number, fantasy managers will definitely take it.

Herbert continues to prove that he deserves a starting spot in all fantasy formats. He has another enticing matchup upcoming at the Miami Dolphins.

Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints

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Saints quarterback Drew Brees had a strong fantasy outing despite not being asked to carry the offense. He didn't even throw for 225 yards, but his four touchdown passes likely carried numerous fantasy matchups.

One interesting aspect of the game is that Brees didn't lean exclusively on star wideout Michael Thomas in the passing game, as has often been the case in the past. Thomas did have five receptions on six targets. However, 12 different players caught passes against Tampa.

This could suggest that Thomas isn't going to be the target-dominant fantasy WR that he has traditionally been. That's disappointing for Thomas managers but it could be a fruitful development for Brees managers.

This marks Brees' third-straight game with multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions. He has a date with the banged-up 49ers in Week 10.

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