This provides a great example of the power of under-center play action: Just the slightest step forward by Tyrel Dodson (No. 25) and Jordyn Brooks (No. 20) allowed Charlie Kolar to get down the seam, a throw Jackson loves.

Mahomes struggled as the Bills played DB-heavy personnel, and it's probably too soon to reignite the J.J. McCarthy hype.

Week 9 was a rollercoaster for the AFC North, with standout performances, surprising upsets, and a few teams leaving fans with more questions than answers. From statement wins to disappointing losses,

NFL Research spotlights the best nuggets from each slate of games. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Which underdogs managed an upset in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season? Below, we take a look at who defied the odds last week.

The NFL landscape shifted slightly in Week 9, with multiple quarterback performances driving the change. The Kansas City Chiefs no longer look the league's best team after a poor outing from Patrick Mahomes.

Dowdle has been a central part of why Carolina is now 5-3 with four wins in its last five. He's rushed for 735 yards after starting the season with just 83 after four games.

Legendary QB and current Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady didn't hesitate to name the best team in the NFL after Week 9.

However, Cleveland Browns rookie Dylan Sampson is a viable boom-or-bust play in PPR leagues only. While Sampson is firmly behind starter Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart and often plays behind Jerome Ford as well, Cleveland may look to get him more reps coming out of the bye.