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

Published: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:51 am

Week 9 Fantasy Football: Bowers, McCaffrey Lead the Charge, Gibbs and Taylor Disappoint

Week 9 of the 2025 fantasy football season saw a mix of standout performances and disappointing outcomes across the league. Tight end Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders led the way with a dominant performance, scoring the highest single-game total for a tight end this season. Running back Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers also had a stellar week, taking over the scoring lead for the season. Other notable winners included wide receivers Drake London and Tee Higgins, quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Joe Flacco, Lamar Jackson, Jaxson Dart, Justin Herbert, and Matthew Stafford, and running back Rico Dowdle.

However, some top fantasy options faltered. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions had a season-low performance, and the Indianapolis Colts offense, despite being the league's top-scoring unit entering the week, struggled. Running back Jonathan Taylor, who had been a top scorer, had a quiet game. Quarterback Daniel Jones also had a disappointing outing due to turnovers.

BNN's Perspective: The volatility of fantasy football is on full display this week. While some players exceeded expectations, others, who were expected to perform, fell short. This underscores the importance of adaptability and strategic roster management in the ever-changing landscape of the sport.

Keywords: Fantasy Football, Week 9, Brock Bowers, Christian McCaffrey, Drake London, Caleb Williams, Lamar Jackson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Joe Flacco, Rico Dowdle, Jaxson Dart, Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, Tee Higgins, Winners, Losers, NFL.

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