Now that most of the NFL Week 9 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL. There were big upsets, big comebacks and some big performances that stood out in both positive and negative ways.
NFL Week 9 winners
Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears: Consistency has been a big problem for Williams through his first year-and-a-half in the NFL, but every once in a while you seem games like this where you realize why he was the No. 1 overall pick in his draft class. He completed 20-of-34 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns (including the game-winning touchdown), rushed for 53 yards and also caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown. He literally did everything for the Bears on offense.
Alex Highsmith, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers defense has not met expectations this season, and they desperately needed a game like they one they had on Sunday where they forced six turnovers and mostly limited the Indianapolis Colts offense. Highsmith was one of the stars of the day with two sacks, three tackles for loss, forced a fumble and also defended a pass.
Rico Dowdle, RB, Carolina Panthers: The Panthers scored the upset of the week, stunning the Green Bay Packers by a 16-13 margin. Dowdle continues to be one of the best free agent finds of the offseason, rushing for 130 yards on 25 carries and scoring two touchdowns.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers: McCaffrey is always the 49ers’ biggest playmaker, and he was a force again on Sunday rushing for 106 yards on 28 carries and adding another 67 receiving yards on five catches. He also scored two touchdowns in their 34-24 win over the New York Giants.
Cam Little, K, Jacksonville Jaguars: When you make an NFL record, 68-yard field goal in a game your team wins by one point, you are definitely one of the NFL’s biggest winners for the week.
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