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NFL Week 9 Winners: QB

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Maybe Rodgers should play on primetime every week. After a dismal loss to the lowly Patriots, Rodgers went back home to the Meadowlands and defeated the up-and-coming Texans. Rodgers wasn’t spectacular, but he was good enough to lead the team to a well-needed victory. He went 22 for 32 with 211 yards and three TDs.

Jayden Daniels: 

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The beat goes on for this rookie phenom. Another victory keeps his Commanders firmly in first place and him in the lead for rookie of the year. He was an efficient 15 for 22 and 209 yds. He added two TD passes and rushed for 35 yards on eight carries.

Justin Herbert: 

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after defeating the Washington Football Team 20-16 at FedExField on September 12, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

This was one of Herbert’s best games in a while. He was 18 for 27 for 282 yards and two TDs. Make no mistake, even with a bigger emphasis on the running game, this team will go as far as Herbert can lead them.

Kirk Cousins: 

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

I know Michael Penix is the heir apparent, but for the time being, this is Cousins’ team. He was a fantastic 19 for 24 with 222 yds. And he threw three TDs. He’s a division that should be theirs for the taking. They have a solid running game to complement Cousins and come playoff time; they will be a tough out for whomever they play.

Joe Burrow: 

CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Burrow can just be flat-out scary sometimes. He threw five TDs. Somehow, the Bengals find themselves on the precipice of getting back to .500. They are 4-5 and have a season-making tilt on the road against the Ravens this week. They are one of the few teams that can hang with Baltimore’s offense, and if Burrow is clicking like this, they’ll walk out of Baltimore with a win.

Lamar Jackson: 

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

And now to the QB Burrow will be facing. This will be one of the best games of the season between two premier QBs. Jackson can be downright spectacular at times. To be able to do what he does, only throwing the ball 19 times, is scary. He completed 16 passes for 280 yards, with three of his passes completed for TDs.

Jared Goff: 

DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 21: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

And speaking of efficient…even Tom Brady was marveling at what Goff’s been doing. He again completed over 75% of his passes, going 18 for 22. He only threw for 145 yards, but the conditions were about as bad as I’ve seen recently, with the two teams playing in a deluge for the better part of three hours. He and the Lions look poised to make a run to the Super Bowl.