NFL Fallout, Week 9: Packers Prove Dangerous as Chiefs Look More Dangerous Than Ever

Green Bay finds its footing

After a disappointing home loss to Atlanta in Week 3, the Packers have rallied. Their victory over the Patriots was their fifth in six games, though they remained last in the NFC North heading into Sunday night.

Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns against New England, completing 23 of 29 passes. His 79.3% completion rate marked his fourth game above 70% in the past six. The article describes him as a potential MVP contender.

Defense offsets rushing problems

Green Bay’s defense has helped turn the team into a threat. Over the past five weeks, it has allowed an average of 84.8 rushing yards per game, and five of the Packers’ nine opponents have been held below 300 passing yards this season.

The running game remains a weakness. Josh Jacobs missed most of Week 9 with a broken finger, but Green Bay still ran for a season-high 129 yards against New England. That lifted its league-worst rushing average to 68.2 yards per game.

Walker adds balance in Kansas City

The Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker III after he received no offer from the Seahawks, according to the article. His arrival has given Andy Reid a running back the piece compares favorably with Kareem Hunt as a rookie in 2017.

Sanders makes case in Cleveland

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders lost his first start of the season, but the article argues he earned a chance to start for the rest of the year. Rookie receiver KC Concepcion called him “a game-changer,” according to the article.

Sanders completed two passes of at least 60 yards, matching the total Deshaun Watson had in the first eight games. His four completions of 30 or more yards equaled half of Watson’s total across those eight starts. The article says Cleveland should evaluate Sanders before the 2027 NFL Draft.