Week 9 Wrap: Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts Fantasy Football Party

Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts shine in Week 9, but Philadelphia Eagles come out victorious against the Dallas Cowboys.

In a highly anticipated matchup, Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts both delivered exceptional performances, solidifying their status as top fantasy quarterbacks in Week 9. The Dallas Cowboys, known for their significant margin of victory and defeat, experienced a game with only one lead change throughout the season. However, Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles was a different story, featuring a thrilling back-and-forth affair and a remarkable comeback by the Cowboys.

With just 50 seconds left on the clock and no timeouts, the Cowboys managed to turn a play from their own 14-yard line into a 1st-and-10 at Philadelphia's 11-yard line, thanks to multiple penalties by the Eagles. Unfortunately, a sack ended their drive, ultimately securing the victory for the Eagles. This win puts the Eagles 2.5 games ahead of the Cowboys in the standings.

Despite facing a knee injury, Jalen Hurts showcased his resilience and performed exceptionally well. He ran the ball 10 times and even scored a touchdown, displaying his ability to make plays. Over his last three games, Hurts has averaged an impressive 8.8 yards per attempt, and in Sunday's win, he exceeded the expected completion percentage by 14.8%, ranking in the 94th percentile.

The Eagles proved to be a formidable opponent, but D'Andre Swift of the Detroit Lions struggled to find his rhythm. With only 2.4 yards per carry, Swift faced challenges, including losing a touchdown run to Kenneth Gainwell and committing two fumbles, although none were lost. Despite these setbacks, Swift received the second-most carries in a game this season, indicating a promising volume of opportunities. However, he will likely continue to lose short touchdowns to his quarterback.

Both A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith caught touchdowns for the Eagles, but their performances were hindered by Hurts' season-low 23 pass attempts. Smith, in particular, had a touchdown and showed promise, but he only received three targets and appeared to be injured after a catch in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Dallas Goedert left the game in the third quarter with a potentially serious forearm injury, which is concerning for the Eagles moving forward.

CeeDee Lamb of the Cowboys had an outstanding game, leading all receivers in targets, catches, and yards. When Lamb is heavily involved in the offense, the Cowboys tend to perform at their best. His dominance on the field was evident, although he did lose a fumble on the final play of the game, which may have had implications for fantasy managers.

In a surprising turn of events, Jake Ferguson had a breakout game, receiving a career-high 10 targets and scoring a touchdown. He emerged as one of the top fantasy tight ends of the week. On the other hand, Michael Gallup had a disappointing moment when he dropped a crucial pass on third down, ending a drive late in the first half. Despite redeeming himself with a good catch and drawing a penalty in the fourth quarter, Gallup's recent performance has been subpar, highlighting the impact of losing Amari Cooper.

Tony Pollard, who has been relatively quiet this season, had a fourth-quarter touchdown nullified by a penalty. His season has been marked by missed opportunities, and Jalen Tolbert scored his first NFL touchdown on the following play. Rico Dowdle also had a carry inside the 10-yard line while Pollard was on the field earlier in the game. It is evident that Pollard has not regained his explosive form since his ankle injury.

In addition to the game highlights, the article provides a list of upcoming NFL matchups, including the Miami Dolphins versus the Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Vikings versus the Atlanta Falcons, the Seattle Seahawks versus the Baltimore Ravens, the Arizona Cardinals versus the Cleveland Browns, the Los Angeles Rams versus the Green Bay Packers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Houston Texans, the Washington Commanders versus the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears versus the New Orleans Saints, the Indianapolis Colts versus the Carolina Panthers, and the New York Giants versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The article concludes with the Buffalo Bills versus the Cincinnati Bengals.