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Monday edition · Monday, Nov 9

The Packers beat the Patriots, a 3-point Market favorite, on a day of 13 games.

Rare one The Bears beat the Buccaneers 27-24 despite 5 turnovers (4 interceptions, 1 lost fumble).

News that moved

Only the clubs' and the league's own words, or a named outlet's report labeled as one; strongest fantasy players first.

Data through Week 9's games (the last played Mon, Nov 9), from nflverse play-by-play; nflverse last published it .

Playoff picture

  • UpsetThe Packers beat the Patriots, the Market's 3-point favorite. Our call had the Patriots too. game page

Upset: the Market's favorite lost. In/Out: the seven seeds a conference by the league's tiebreakers on the games played, before and after today's.

Close calls

  • Saints 23, Browns 22 (OT): TD: Johnson 15-yd pass from Shough, kick good, OT 4:17. game page
  • Bears 27, Buccaneers 24: FG: Santos 38 yds, Q4 0:00. game page
  • Cowboys 27, Colts 23: TD: Williams 1-yd run, kick good, Q4 1:08. game page

Biggest plays

  • TB67-yd interception return, touchdown (Q3 3:39). game page
  • CLEConcepcion 64-yd catch from Sanders, touchdown (Q4 5:21). game page
  • HOUDell 63-yd catch from Stroud, touchdown (Q2 4:28). game page
  • HOUBoutte 63-yd catch from Stroud, touchdown (Q4 14:12). game page

Finals

OT
Browns 22
Saints 23
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Late
Texans 44
Chargers 22
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Late
Raiders 17
49ers 38
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Late
Cardinals 3
Seahawks 17
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Late
Packers 45
Patriots 27
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Late
Buccaneers 24
Bears 27
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Flags

  • Cowboys: 14 accepted penalties for 153 yards vs the Colts (Offensive Holding x4).
  • Panthers: 13 accepted penalties for 119 yards vs the Broncos (Defensive Pass Interference x4).
  • Cardinals: 9 accepted penalties for 97 yards vs the Seahawks (Defensive Pass Interference x2).

Left the game

  • Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Q2: In-game mention left, then returned QB1
  • Xavier Worthy (Chiefs), hamstring: Team: ruled out WR #63 PPR
  • Ty'Ron Hopper (Packers), chest: Team: ruled out LB #83 tackles
  • Jaylon Carlies (Colts), neck: Team: ruled out LB #85 tackles
Show all 53 in-game exits

Ruled out by the team 8

  • Xavier Worthy (Chiefs), hamstring: Team: ruled out WR #63 PPR
  • Ty'Ron Hopper (Packers), chest: Team: ruled out LB #83 tackles
  • Jaylon Carlies (Colts), neck: Team: ruled out LB #85 tackles
  • Isas Waxter (Chargers), ankle: Team: ruled out DB #219 tackles
  • Jalen Travis (Colts), knee: Team: ruled out
  • Lucas Patrick (Commanders), concussion: Team: ruled out
  • Steve Avila (Rams), hamstring: Team: ruled out
  • Trey Zuhn III (Raiders), concussion: Team: ruled out

Questionable to return (team) 12

  • Justin Eboigbe (Chargers), ankle: Team: questionable to return DL #20 tackles
  • Zack Baun (Eagles), back: Team: questionable to return LB #29 tackles
  • Josh Jacobs (Packers), hand: Team: questionable to return RB #17 PPR
  • Roy Lopez (Cardinals), toe: Team: questionable to return DL #49 tackles
  • Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (Bears), hand: Team: questionable to return DB #85 tackles
  • Cam Hart (Chargers), ankle: Team: questionable to return DB #122 tackles
  • Renardo Green (49ers), back: Team: questionable to return DB #142 tackles
  • J.J. McCarthy (Giants), hip: Team: questionable to return QB #41 PPR
  • Will Kacmarek (Dolphins), quad: Team: questionable to return TE #97 PPR
  • Michael Burton (Browns), calf: Team: questionable to return RB #136 PPR
  • Erik McCoy (Saints): Team: questionable to return
  • Jaylon Moore (Chiefs), ankle: Team: questionable to return

Left the game, no team word on a return yet 11

  • Luther Burden III (Bears), Q4: In-game mention left the game WR #17 PPR
  • Antoine Winfield Jr. (Buccaneers), Q2: In-game mention left the game DB #35 tackles
  • Carlton Davis III (Patriots), Q2: In-game mention left the game DB #50 tackles
  • Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots), Q3: In-game mention left the game RB #21 PPR
  • Gracen Halton (49ers), Q4: In-game mention left the game DL #44 tackles
  • Divine Deablo (Falcons), Q4: In-game mention left the game LB #66 tackles
  • Jake Ferguson (Cowboys), Q3: In-game mention left the game TE #31 PPR
  • P.J. Locke (Cowboys), Q4: In-game mention left the game DB #137 tackles
  • Riley Moss (Broncos), Q2: In-game mention left the game DB #179 tackles
  • Ben Brown (Patriots), Q2: In-game mention left the game
  • Will Campbell (Patriots), Q4: In-game mention left the game

Left, then returned 22

  • Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Q2: In-game mention left, then returned QB1
  • Evan Williams (Packers), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned DB #4 tackles
  • Ronnie Hickman (Browns), Q4: In-game mention left, then returned DB #21 tackles
  • Amik Robertson (Commanders), Q4: In-game mention left, then returned DB #27 tackles
  • KC Concepcion Jr. (Browns), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned WR #42 PPR
  • Isaiah McDuffie (Packers), Q4: In-game mention left, then returned LB #56 tackles
  • Dee Winters (Cowboys): In-game mention left, then returned LB #59 tackles
  • Donovan Ezeiruaku (Cowboys), Q2: In-game mention left, then returned LB #82 tackles
  • Tre' Harris (Chargers), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned WR #77 PPR
  • Shelby Harris (Giants), Q1: In-game mention left, then returned DL #113 tackles
  • Will McDonald IV (Jets), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned DL #116 tackles
  • Kayvon Thibodeaux (Giants), Q1: In-game mention left, then returned LB #125 tackles
  • Martin Emerson Jr. (Saints), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned DB #171 tackles
  • Charvarius Ward (Colts), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned DB #187 tackles
  • Sean Tucker (Buccaneers), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned RB #79 PPR
  • Derek Stingley Jr. (Texans), Q4: In-game mention left, then returned DB #193 tackles
  • Tyler Goodson (Cowboys): In-game mention left, then returned RB #81 PPR
  • Kyler Gordon (Bears), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned DB #212 tackles
  • Devon Key (Broncos), Q4: In-game mention left, then returned DB #215 tackles
  • Cameron Latu (Patriots), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned TE #119 PPR
  • Austin Barber (Browns), Q2: In-game mention left, then returned
  • Jermaine Eluemunor (Giants), Q3: In-game mention left, then returned

In-game mentions from the play-by-play are not injury statuses; a 'Team:' line is the club's own in-game word. The clubs' official injury reports decide a status. Order: starting QBs first, then players ruled out, then by season rank (PPR points a game for offense, tackles a game for defense).

Week 9 leaders, through Sunday

Passing yards

  1. C.J. Stroud (Texans vs the Chargers), 384 and 5 TD
  2. Jordan Love (Packers vs the Patriots), 372 and 3 TD
  3. Dak Prescott (Cowboys vs the Colts), 335 and 2 TD

Rushing yards

  1. James Cook III (Bills vs the Vikings), 107 and 1 TD
  2. Kenneth Walker (Chiefs vs the Jets), 102 and 1 TD
  3. Javonte Williams (Cowboys vs the Colts), 101 and 1 TD

Receiving yards

  1. CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys vs the Colts), 195 and 1 TD
  2. Christian Watson (Packers vs the Patriots), 171 and 1 TD
  3. Matthew Golden (Packers vs the Patriots), 164 and 1 TD

PPR fantasy points

  1. Kenneth Walker (Chiefs vs the Jets), 36.3
  2. C.J. Stroud (Texans vs the Chargers), 35.4
  3. Puka Nacua (Rams vs the Commanders), 35.0

Sacks

  1. Myles Garrett (Rams vs the Commanders), 3
  2. Arvell Reese (Giants vs the Eagles), 3

Interceptions

  1. Xavier McKinney (Packers vs the Patriots), 2
  2. Zyon McCollum (Buccaneers vs the Bears), 2

Most total yards

  1. Cowboys vs the Colts, 508
  2. Texans vs the Chargers, 485
  3. Packers vs the Patriots, 478

Turnovers forced

  1. 49ers vs the Raiders, 5
  2. Buccaneers vs the Bears, 5
  3. Packers vs the Patriots, 4

Turnovers committed

  1. Bears vs the Buccaneers, 5 (4 INT, 1 lost fumble)
  2. Raiders vs the 49ers, 5 (3 INT, 2 lost fumbles)
  3. Patriots vs the Packers, 4 (3 INT, 1 lost fumble)

Penalty yards

  1. Cowboys vs the Colts, 153 (14 penalties)
  2. Panthers vs the Broncos, 119 (13 penalties)
  3. Cardinals vs the Seahawks, 97 (9 penalties)

Fewest yards allowed

  1. Bills vs the Vikings, 178
  2. Seahawks vs the Cardinals, 198
  3. Giants vs the Eagles, 220

Longest plays

  1. Buccaneers: 67-yd interception return, touchdown (Q3 3:39). game page
  2. Ravens: Hill 65-yd run, touchdown (Q4 7:15). game page
  3. Browns: Concepcion 64-yd catch from Sanders, touchdown (Q4 5:21). game page

From the games' box scores; official stats confirm later. PPR fantasy points are our count, standard scoring plus 1 per catch.

Who's been right today

  • Our call: 12 of 13 winners
  • ESPN FPI: 12 of 13 winners
  • Elo: 12 of 13 winners
  • Market: 12 of 13 winners
  • Our model: 12 of 13 winners
  • SRS: 12 of 13 winners
  • Record: 11 of 13 winners

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