NFL Week 9 winners and losers: Ja'Marr Chase goes ballistic, another baffling Commanders botch
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Ja'Marr Chase delivered a career-defining performance in Week 9, dominating the first half of the Bengals' 34–17 victory over the Falcons in Madrid. The three-time All-Pro set new personal benchmarks with eight receptions, 142 yards, and a touchdown in the opening frame alone—his highest first-half yardage since entering the league.
His explosive start extended his elite consistency, joining an exclusive group of receivers with at least seven touchdowns in each of their first six seasons. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders continued their shaky season with another underwhelming outing, dropping to a 2–5–1 record after a lackluster effort.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams finally unleashed their formidable defensive duo, with Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald leading a stifling front line that turned the tide in Week 9.