Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua delivered the top three fantasy point totals in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.
Walker scored 36.3 fantasy points in the Chiefs’ 27-14 win over the New York Jets. He gained 143 total yards and scored three touchdowns on 24 touches. It was his third game with at least 30 fantasy points this season.
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Nacua recorded 35 fantasy points against the Washington Commanders, catching 14 of 19 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown. He added 20 rushing yards on two attempts. He injured his knee on the final offensive snap and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.
Lamb posted 33.5 fantasy points, catching 10 of 16 targets for Dallas. He has recorded at least 30 fantasy points in nine games since the start of the 2023 season.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow scored more than 28 fantasy points for the third straight week in a 34-17 win over the Washington Commanders in Madrid. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase topped 31 points for the second consecutive game. Wide receiver Tee Higgins reached 20 points for the third straight week.
Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller totaled 23.0 fantasy points against the Denver Broncos, catching 10 of 37 team targets. Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman scored 18.8 points in that same game, gaining 57 rushing yards and one touchdown on 17 carries plus 31 receiving yards on four catches.
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion returned from a leg injury sustained during Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints and caught four of six targets for 85 yards and his first career touchdown — good for 18.8 fantasy points.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs managed 13.4 fantasy points against the Miami Dolphins — his lowest total of the season. He rushed 20 times for limited gain, was stopped at the line six times and recorded zero receptions. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had 18 touches against the Cowboys but gained only 64 total yards and scored fewer than 10 fantasy points for the second straight week.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff finished with 5.3 fantasy points and wide receiver Jameson Williams with 5.0 in that same Dolphins game — both season lows. Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis scored 3.82 fantasy points and was hampered by a groin issue. New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers totaled 9.3 points on eight targets. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins scored 5.5 points on 15 carries and one reception. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams scored 9.1 points on 18 touches as Blake Corum’s increased usage reshaped the backfield.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left Sunday’s game against the Panthers before halftime with a concussion and did not return. He will need to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol before returning. The Broncos have a Week 10 bye.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
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