Week 9 winners and losers: Bowers and McCaffrey shine, Taylor and Gibbs fizzle

In Week 9 of the fantasy football season, several players delivered outstanding performances while others fell short of expectations. Tight end Brock Bowers had a historic game for the Raiders, scoring 43.3 fantasy points with 12 receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns, marking the highest score for a tight end this season. Running back Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers reclaimed the league's top scoring spot with 34.3 fantasy points against the Giants, accumulating 231.2 points through nine games, the most by a running back since 2020. Wide receiver Drake London posted a season-best 38.8 points for the Falcons, catching nine passes for 118 yards and three touchdowns. Other notable winners included quarterback and rookie tight end who had career-best fantasy days in a high-scoring game for their offense. Rookie running back Kyle Monangai also impressed with 22.8 points, showcasing his ability to handle a heavy workload. Quarterback Lamar Jackson returned from injury with 25.56 fantasy points, throwing for four touchdowns, while quarterback Joe Flacco and wide receiver Tee Higgins of the Bengals had strong showings with 30.7 and 33.1 points respectively. Running back Ryquell Armstead rushed for 130 yards and two scores, and quarterback Jordan Dart scored 27.24 points in a late surge. Quarterback Justin Herbert continued his strong fantasy play with 27.70 points, and quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Puka Nacua connected for two touchdowns, earning 27.14 and 23.0 points. Conversely, several prominent fantasy players disappointed in Week 9. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs recorded a season-low 5.8 points for the Lions, with limited yardage and receptions. The Indianapolis Colts' offense, typically a top scorer, had a lackluster performance, with quarterback Anthony Richardson only managing 14.08 points due to five turnovers and running back Jonathan Taylo... download the app to read more