NFL Week 9 has come to a close, and we’re not officially more than halfway through the season.

The playoff picture is becoming clearer and clearer every week, and the results in Week 9’s games have helped to make things even clearer. There were surprising results, such as the Miami Dolphins’ first win and the New England Patriots’ first loss, as well as memorable performances by players like Russell Wilson.

Here are the biggest winners of Week 9.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens got the most impressive win of the week, toppling the previously-undefeated New England Patriots at home by a 37-20 final score.

Their win improved their record to 6-2, keeping the Steelers at bay and cementing themselves as the clear favorite to win the AFC North. What’s even more important is that their win, in which their running game had a huge day, combing for 250 yards and 3 scores against the stingy Pats defense.

The Ravens are for real, and they could be New England’s biggest conference threat come playoff time.

Melvin Gordon

Who said that Chargers running back Melvin Gordon had lost his mojo? After a big game in San Diego’s 26-11 home win over the Packers, those that had thought that Gordon had lost a step are re-evaluating their stance.

Gordon rushed for 80 yards on 20 carries, scoring two touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 3 passes for 29 yards, making him San Diego’s MVP in their big win. After a slow start to his season in which he had failed to accumulate more than 48 total yards, the two-time Pro Bowler appears to be getting back on track.

Cincinnati Bengals

Sure, the Bengals didn’t even play this week (mercifully for their fans), but they ended up as big winners after Miami won its first game of the season in a 26-18 triumph over the Jets.

This makes the hapless Bengals the odds-on favorite to grab the first pick in next year’s NFL Draft, giving them a choice between potential franchise quarterbacks in Oregon’s Justin Herbert and Alabama’s Tua Tagovaiola. Can they maintain their grip on the spot? Who knows, but for now, they look to be on a crash course for the #1 selection.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs might still be without NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, but a big win over the Minnesota Vikings with a quality performance by backup quarterback Matt Moore has them sitting at 6-3 and maintaining their 1.5 game division lead intact.

Moore completed 25 of 35 passes for 275 yards and a touchdown to lead Kansas City over the Vikings in a tight matchup. They have kept their boat afloat during Mahomes’ multiple-week absence, and they could see him return as soon as this weekend against the Titans.

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The first week of the NFL season is behind us. There were some expected wins, surprising defeats, and standout performances in the opening week. It’s time to take a look at some of the biggest winners of the National Football League’s first week.

New England Patriots

The reigning Super Bowl champions spanked the Pittsburgh Steelers by a 33-3 final score in their Sunday night season opener in Foxborough. Tom Brady looked to be his normal dominant self, the Pats’ defense completely shut down the Steelers’ potent attack, and Bill Belichick’s squad looks to be a favorite to win the title again.

They also signed uber-talented Antonio Brown after his release from the Raiders. If any team can get the most out of the troubled wideout, it’s the Patriots.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

The Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins in a Week 1 blowout by a 59-10 final and they also saw that quarterback Lamar Jackson improved greatly with his throwing skills.

Jackson put on a clinic against Miami, completing 17 of 20 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns in a flawless performance. Baltimore could easily show themselves to be AFC North favorites if the second-year signal-caller continues at this torrid pace.

Oakland Raiders

It’s hard to imagine that the Raiders would’ve appeared on this list considering all of the turmoil the team experienced last week with the Antonio Brown saga that ended with their prized off-season acquisition being released. But could it be that the Raiders are better off without him?

Oakland was impressive in a 24-16 season-opening win against the Denver Broncos. Coach Jon Gruden said that the team will be fine without Brown, and that certainly appeared to be the case. Off-season free agent signing Tyrell Williams had a huge night, hauling in 6 passes for a total of 105 yards and a touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim

After a disappointing 2018 season that saw the Cardinals finish with the NFL’s worst record, the pressure was on Keim to choose wisely with the first pick in the 2019 Draft. If Week 1 is any indication, he did well.

Arizona’s season opener finished in a 27-27 tie against the Detroit Lions, but Kyler Murray stole the show. The #1 overall pick threw for 308 yards and 2 touchdowns with an interception. He didn’t look perfect, but the Cardinals’ rookie QB is only 22 years old and appears to be full of tantalizing potential.

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NFL Week 9 has come to a close, and we’re not officially more than halfway through the season.

The playoff picture is becoming clearer and clearer every week, and the results in Week 9’s games have helped to make things even clearer. There were surprising results, such as the Miami Dolphins’ first win and the New England Patriots’ first loss, as well as memorable performances by players like Russell Wilson.

Here are the biggest winners of Week 9.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens got the most impressive win of the week, toppling the previously-undefeated New England Patriots at home by a 37-20 final score.

Their win improved their record to 6-2, keeping the Steelers at bay and cementing themselves as the clear favorite to win the AFC North. What’s even more important is that their win, in which their running game had a huge day, combing for 250 yards and 3 scores against the stingy Pats defense.

The Ravens are for real, and they could be New England’s biggest conference threat come playoff time.

Melvin Gordon

Who said that Chargers running back Melvin Gordon had lost his mojo? After a big game in San Diego’s 26-11 home win over the Packers, those that had thought that Gordon had lost a step are re-evaluating their stance.

Gordon rushed for 80 yards on 20 carries, scoring two touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 3 passes for 29 yards, making him San Diego’s MVP in their big win. After a slow start to his season in which he had failed to accumulate more than 48 total yards, the two-time Pro Bowler appears to be getting back on track.

Cincinnati Bengals

Sure, the Bengals didn’t even play this week (mercifully for their fans), but they ended up as big winners after Miami won its first game of the season in a 26-18 triumph over the Jets.

This makes the hapless Bengals the odds-on favorite to grab the first pick in next year’s NFL Draft, giving them a choice between potential franchise quarterbacks in Oregon’s Justin Herbert and Alabama’s Tua Tagovaiola. Can they maintain their grip on the spot? Who knows, but for now, they look to be on a crash course for the #1 selection.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs might still be without NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, but a big win over the Minnesota Vikings with a quality performance by backup quarterback Matt Moore has them sitting at 6-3 and maintaining their 1.5 game division lead intact.

Moore completed 25 of 35 passes for 275 yards and a touchdown to lead Kansas City over the Vikings in a tight matchup. They have kept their boat afloat during Mahomes’ multiple-week absence, and they could see him return as soon as this weekend against the Titans.

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The first week of the NFL season is behind us. There were some expected wins, surprising defeats, and standout performances in the opening week. It’s time to take a look at some of the biggest winners of the National Football League’s first week.

New England Patriots

The reigning Super Bowl champions spanked the Pittsburgh Steelers by a 33-3 final score in their Sunday night season opener in Foxborough. Tom Brady looked to be his normal dominant self, the Pats’ defense completely shut down the Steelers’ potent attack, and Bill Belichick’s squad looks to be a favorite to win the title again.

They also signed uber-talented Antonio Brown after his release from the Raiders. If any team can get the most out of the troubled wideout, it’s the Patriots.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

The Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins in a Week 1 blowout by a 59-10 final and they also saw that quarterback Lamar Jackson improved greatly with his throwing skills.

Jackson put on a clinic against Miami, completing 17 of 20 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns in a flawless performance. Baltimore could easily show themselves to be AFC North favorites if the second-year signal-caller continues at this torrid pace.

Oakland Raiders

It’s hard to imagine that the Raiders would’ve appeared on this list considering all of the turmoil the team experienced last week with the Antonio Brown saga that ended with their prized off-season acquisition being released. But could it be that the Raiders are better off without him?

Oakland was impressive in a 24-16 season-opening win against the Denver Broncos. Coach Jon Gruden said that the team will be fine without Brown, and that certainly appeared to be the case. Off-season free agent signing Tyrell Williams had a huge night, hauling in 6 passes for a total of 105 yards and a touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim

After a disappointing 2018 season that saw the Cardinals finish with the NFL’s worst record, the pressure was on Keim to choose wisely with the first pick in the 2019 Draft. If Week 1 is any indication, he did well.

Arizona’s season opener finished in a 27-27 tie against the Detroit Lions, but Kyler Murray stole the show. The #1 overall pick threw for 308 yards and 2 touchdowns with an interception. He didn’t look perfect, but the Cardinals’ rookie QB is only 22 years old and appears to be full of tantalizing potential.

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