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Highlights from the NFL's Week 9 during the 2019-2020 Season
Introduction
After nine weeks of captivating NFL action, we still have limited insights on which teams are performing best or worst. The previous week's results raised more questions than answers. This season continues to be highly unpredictable, with a plethora of teams performing at a mediocre level, making it anyone's game for the Super Bowl this coming February.
FINAL
49ers (8-0, 5-0 Away) 28
Cardinals (3-5-1, 1-3-1 Home) 25
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Jimmy Garoppolo - SF
28-37, 317 YDS, 4 TD
RUSH
Kenyan Drake - ARI
15 CAR, 110 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Emmanuel Sanders - SF
7 REC, 112 YDS, 1 TD
The San Francisco 49ers Led by an outstanding display from Jimmy Garoppolo , the team recorded yet another victory, maintaining their undefeated status. They remain the only team in the NFL without a loss after the New England Patriots were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. Garoppolo threw for an impressive 317 yards and four touchdown passes. The addition of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has proven to be a brilliant decision, with his impactful debut. Although Arizona put up a good fight, they fell just short at the end of the match.
Week 10 Games
Arizona Cardinals will face off against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Seattle Seahawks are set to challenge the San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football.
FINAL
Texans (6-3) 26
Jaguars (4-5) 3
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Gardner Minshew II - JAX
27-47, 309 YDS, 2 INT
RUSH
Carlos Hyde - HOU
19 CAR, 160 YDS
REC
Keelan Cole - JAX
5 REC, 80 YDS
In a game played across the pond in London, the Houston Texans outperformed the Jacksonville Jaguars decisively. Deshaun Watson demonstrated his playmaking ability, escaping pressures and crafting opportunities both on the run and through the air. The Jaguars found it difficult to register points, managing only a field goal before the halftime break. Meanwhile, Carlos Hyde shone as he amassed 160 yards on the ground, contributing significantly to the Texans' commanding win.
Week 10 Games
Jacksonville Jaguars – Bye Week
Houston Texans – Bye Week
FINAL
Redskins (1-8, 1-4 Away) 9
Bills (6-2, 3-2 Home) 24
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Josh Allen - BUF
14-20, 160 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Adrian Peterson - WSH
18 CAR, 108 YDS
REC
John Brown - BUF
4 REC, 76 YDS
The Buffalo Bills triumphed over the struggling Washington Redskins. Despite the game's lack of excitement and standout performances, Josh Allen played sufficiently well to lead his team to victory, while the Redskins debuted rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins, marking his first loss as a starter. It seems this loss could just be the beginning of a long season of challenges for him.
Week 10 Games
Washington Redskins – Bye Week
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns
FINAL
Vikings (6-3, 2-3 Away) 23
Chiefs (6-3, 2-3 Home) 26
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Matt Moore - KC
25-35, 275 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Damien Williams - KC
12 CAR, 125 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Tyreek Hill - KC
6 REC, 140 YDS, 1 TD
The Kansas City Chiefs managed to secure the win even in the absence of their star player, Patrick Mahomes, who is sidelined due to injury. Harrison Butker's 44-yard field goal clinched the victory for the Chiefs. Tyreek Hill showcased his incredible speed, accumulating 140 receiving yards while Damien Williams contributed effectively to the ground game with 125 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 12 carries. The Minnesota Vikings were competitive throughout but ultimately fell short in the final moments.
Week 10 Games
Kansas City Chiefs will challenge the Tennessee Titans.
Minnesota Vikings will go up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
FINAL
Jets (1-7, 0-4 Away) 18
Dolphins (1-7, 1-4 Home) 26
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Ryan Fitzpatrick - MIA
24-36, 288 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Le'Veon Bell - NYJ
17 CAR, 66 YDS
REC
Mike Gesicki - MIA
6 REC, 95 YDS
Congratulations to the Miami Dolphins In their quest for the first win of the 2019-2020 NFL season, Ryan Fitzpatrick turned in a commendable performance, throwing for 288 yards and hitting three touchdown passes. Meanwhile, the New York Jets remain in disarray, finding themselves in a downward spiral. Sam Darnold continues to struggle, with his throwing mechanics appearing off. It seems the Jets might compete with the Dolphins and Bengals this season to avoid finishing with the worst record, which would earn them the top spot in the upcoming NFL draft.
Week 10 Games
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
New York Giants at New York Jets
FINAL
Bears (3-5, 2-2 Away) 14
Eagles (5-4, 3-1 Home) 22
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Carson Wentz - PHI
26-39, 239 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Jordan Howard - PHI
19 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Zach Ertz - PHI
9 REC, 103 YDS, 1 TD
The Chicago Bears' offense has continued to perform poorly, particularly in the initial half of this game. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles demonstrated improvement in their gameplay. Tight end Zach Ertz achieved over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch. Mitch Trubisky's performance was once again below par, leading to growing frustration among fans who are now demanding changes, especially since the Bears were anticipated to be Super Bowl contenders at the start of this season.
Week 10 Games
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Philadelphia Eagles – Bye Week
FINAL
Colts (5-3, 2-2 Away) 24
Steelers (4-4, 3-2 Home) 26
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Mason Rudolph - PIT
26-35, 191 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Marlon Mack - IND
21 CAR, 89 YDS
REC
Zach Pascal - IND
5 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD
The Indianapolis Colts faced disappointment after a last-minute field goal miss by their kicker, Adam Vinatieri, who has long been celebrated as one of the best in NFL history but seems to be having a challenging season that raises questions about his future in football. The Pittsburgh Steelers have transformed their season, rebounding from what appeared to be a dismal start. Now at 4-4, they are playing with renewed confidence. The acquisition of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has proven fruitful; he returned an interception for a touchdown, contributing to Pittsburgh's victory.
Week 10 Games
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.
FINAL
Titans (4-5, 2-3 Away) 20
Panthers (5-3, 2-2 Home) 30
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Ryan Tannehill - TEN
27-39, 331 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Christian McCaffrey - CAR
24 CAR, 146 YDS, 2 TD
REC
DJ Moore - CAR
7 REC, 101 YDS
The Carolina Panthers secured another solid victory at home, largely thanks to their star running back, Christian McCaffrey , who amassed 146 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns, helping his team defeat the fairly average Tennessee Titans. Next week, the Panthers will face a tough test against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, who are looking to rebound from their loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. I'm eager to see how that matchup unfolds.
Week 10 Games
Carolina Panthers will go head-to-head with the Green Bay Packers.
Kansas City Chiefs will challenge the Tennessee Titans.
FINAL
Lions (3-4-1, 1-2-1 Away) 24
Raiders (4-4, 3-1 Home) 31
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Matthew Stafford - DET
26-41, 406 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Josh Jacobs - OAK
28 CAR, 120 YDS, 2 TD
REC
Kenny Golladay - DET
4 REC, 132 YDS, 1 TD
After waiting for seven weeks, the Oakland Raiders finally played their first true home game, putting on an entertaining show for their supporters. Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with just minutes remaining. Karl Joseph disrupted a touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the end zone on a crucial fourth down, sealing the Raiders' victory. Despite strong performances from Matthew Stafford and Kenny Golladay, the Detroit Lions fell just short against the surprisingly competitive Oakland team, which is now at a .500 record.
Week 10 Games
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football.
FINAL/OT
Buccaneers (2-6, 2-3 Away) 34
Seahawks (7-2, 3-2 Home) 40
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Russell Wilson - SEA
29-43, 378 YDS, 5 TD
RUSH
Chris Carson - SEA
16 CAR, 105 YDS
REC
Mike Evans - TB
12 REC, 180 YDS, 1 TD
The Seattle Seahawks leaned on another stellar performance from their MVP-worthy quarterback, Russell Wilson , who threw for 378 yards and recorded five touchdown passes. Chris Carson supported the Seahawks with a strong rushing game, exceeding 100 yards on the ground. They will face a significant challenge next week with the San Francisco 49ers in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football matchup.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw an impressive outing from their star receiver Mike Evans, who racked up 180 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, this wasn’t enough to overcome the potent offensive display by the Seahawks.
Week 10 Games
Arizona Cardinals will face off against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Seattle Seahawks are set to challenge the San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football.
FINAL
Browns (2-6, 2-3 Away) 19
Broncos (3-6, 2-3 Home) 24
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Baker Mayfield - CLE
27-42, 273 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Phillip Lindsay - DEN
9 CAR, 92 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Noah Fant - DEN
3 REC, 115 YDS, 1 TD
With Joe Flacco sidelined due to injury, the Denver Broncos turned to Brandon Allen to lead the team from the quarterback spot, and he succeeded. On the other hand, the Cleveland Browns continued to falter, failing to deliver on the potential of their talented roster. Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. are still struggling, and if the Browns hope to contend against the 6 and 2 Buffalo Bills next week, adjustments in strategy are essential.
Week 10 Games
Denver Broncos – Bye Week
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns
FINAL
Packers (7-2, 3-1 Away) 11
Chargers (4-5, 2-3 Home) 26
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Philip Rivers - LAC
21-28, 294 YDS
RUSH
Melvin Gordon - LAC
20 CAR, 80 YDS, 2 TD
REC
Mike Williams - LAC
3 REC, 111 YDS
The Los Angeles Chargers delivered a dominant performance against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. Their defense effectively contained Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, allowing them only 11 points and minimal offensive output. Melvin Gordon had a standout game, scoring two rushing touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how the Packers respond as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers next week, aiming to return to winning form. The Los Angeles Chargers, while not performing well this season, have managed to secure consecutive victories, setting up a compelling matchup against the Oakland Raiders this Thursday Night.
Week 10 Games
Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football.
Carolina Panthers will go head-to-head with the Green Bay Packers.
FINAL
Patriots (8-1, 4-1 Away) 20
Ravens (6-2, 3-1 Home) 37
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Tom Brady - NE
30-46, 285 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Mark Ingram II - BAL
15 CAR, 115 YDS
REC
Julian Edelman - NE
10 REC, 89 YDS
Lamar Jackson showcased a remarkable performance while facing the New England Patriots the Patriots experienced difficulty accumulating points on the scoreboard, while the Baltimore Ravens defense displayed a commendable effort, even scoring a touchdown from a fumble recovery. The beloved New England Patriots have lost their unbeaten streak after succumbing to the Baltimore Ravens, who demonstrated formidable prowess last weekend. The Ravens could become serious contenders in the AFC if they maintain this level of play moving forward.
Week 10 Games
New England Patriots – Bye Week
Baltimore Ravens will face the Cincinnati Bengals.
FINAL
Cowboys (5-3, 2-2 Away) 37
Giants (2-7, 1-4 Home) 18
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Dak Prescott - DAL
22-35, 257 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Ezekiel Elliott - DAL
23 CAR, 139 YDS
REC
Amari Cooper - DAL
4 REC, 80 YDS, 1 TD
In the latter half of this Monday Night Football showdown, the Dallas Cowboys overwhelmed the New York Giants. By reviewing the statistics, it's clear how the Dallas Cowboys effectively clinched a solid victory over the NY team. I felt that the Giants played commendably, having opportunities to secure a win until the fourth quarter when their offense went silent.
Week 10 Games
New York Giants at New York Jets
Minnesota Vikings will go up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
Sources:
“NFL Scoreboard” , espn.com, November 4, 2019.
“NFL Scoreboard” , espn.com, November 4, 2019.