ESPN Fantasy Analysts2 minute read
Week 9 of the 2023 fantasy football season has some big surprises in store. Who were the big winners and the big losers? Which players received “A” and “F” grades?
Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft offer their analysis and Seth Walder gives his notes. We also asked NFL Nation reporters to answer our questions about what happened in Thursday and Sunday’s games.
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Leaderboard winners | Ranking losers
Who got an A | Who got an F
The biggest injuries and what’s next
Ranking Week 9 Fantasy Winners
1. CJ StroudQB, Houston Texans
What a game, and what a comeback! Stroud was an all-day star in Week 9, setting rookie records for passing yards (470) and fantasy points in a game (41.4). He is only the 20th rookie in history to pass for at least 450 yards and five touchdowns. Stroud made good use of all his receivers, threw the deep ball with confidence and continues to be one of the most exciting stories at a position that has taken some severe beatings in recent times. He has to be considered a top-10 quarterback in any game – and he has plenty of good ones left. –Cockcroft
