NFL Week 9 Recap

Highlights

• The Vikings secured a 21-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in a key matchup. 
• The Chiefs continued their strong season with a decisive victory over the Buccaneers, featuring DeAndre Hopkins' standout performance with two touchdowns. 
• This Lions won their sixth game in a row bringing their record to 7-1. It's still early but as of now they look as if they're going to be a favorite going into the playoffs.
• Saquon Barkley continues to amaze us, his latest feat which could be a first ever "no-look hurdle" as the Eagles improve to 6-2 on the season.

Laggards and Stalwarts

Laggards

• WR A.J. Brown (Eagles): When healthy Brown has been reliable this season with the exception of this recent week 9 matchup against the Jags. He had his worst outing of the season thus far going 2 receptions for 36 yards.
• WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals): The rookie has been hit or miss thus far and week 9 against the Bears added another tally to the miss column. Hauling in 2 receptions on 5 targets with no tds.
  

Stalwarts

• QB Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs): Patty reminds us who he is with his best performance of the season.
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks): Delivered a strong performance in the Seahawks' offensive effort3.

Injuries to Monitor

• WR Drake London (Falcons): Hip injury forced early exit against Cowboys.
• QB Dak Prescott (Cowboys): Suffered a hamstring injury against the Falcons and is being reported that he may miss the remainder of the season.
• WR Chris Olave (Saints): Concussion protocol after being carted off, though later cleared to travel with team. He has since been placed on IR.

Player Spotlight: Patrick Mahomes

Man, what can't this guy do? Mahomes put on another show Sunday night against the Bucs, making it look easy as he carved up Tampa's defense. Even with a banged-up ankle that had Chiefs fans holding their breath for a minute there, he kept slinging it like it was just another day at the office. The connection with his new toy DeAndre Hopkins is starting to look scary good - those two touchdown passes were absolute dimes. And let's not forget about his security blanket Travis Kelce, who feasted with 14 catches.

What's wild is how Mahomes keeps making these ridiculous plays look routine. There was this one throw in the third quarter where he was practically falling down, yet somehow found Hopkins in the back of the corner of the endzone. Classic Mahomes magic. The guy's out there playing like it's backyard football, and the Bucs just couldn't do anything about it. The ankle thing is worth keeping an eye on, but knowing Mahomes, he'll probably just shrug it off and be ready to go next week. With performances like this, it's no wonder the Chiefs are still perfect this season. Just another Sunday for the NFL's ultimate cheat code.