Nfl week 9 reviews
Rally within reach
Overcoming two early turnovers -- one interception and one fumble -- by Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints improved their record to 8-0 with a 30-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Saints scored the game's final 17 points to earn the win.
Breaking away
Despite rushing for 149 of Carolina's 182 yards on the ground and scoring both of the Panthers' touchdowns, DeAngelo Hall couldn't propel his team to the Week 10 victory.
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Man Man of the hourVincent Jackson's 18-yard touchdown reception with just 21 seconds to go lifted the San Diego Chargers over the New York Giants, 21-20.
Held down
It was a strong defensive day for both teams, as no on player had over 70 yards receiving or rushing. New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss had two catches for 17 yards and one touchdown in a losing effort
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Still perfect
With 7:11 remaining in the game, Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai found the end zone from two yards out to put his team on top of the Houston Texans, 20-17. His team would go on to win by that score and maintain their perfect record.
Grimace and bear it
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (No. 93) had 1.5 sacks on Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (No. 8) during their Week 9 game.
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Locked on
On of Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick's (No. 89) two catches was for a touchdown, as quarterback Kurt Warner tied a career-high by throwing for five scores. The Cardinals cruised to a 41-21 victory over the Chicago Bears.
In for the score (PILE ON THIS)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (left) scored the first touchdown of the game and the first touchdown of the second quarter and led all players with 123 receiving yards in his team's Week 9 win.
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Cause for celebration (I'M SO EXCITED I WET MYSELF)
Following Tampa Bay's 38-28 victory over Green Bay, Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris was doused in celebration by his players. The Bucs scored three consecutive fourth-quarter touchdowns -- two offensively and one on a 35-yard interception return -- to earn their first win.
Not enough to win (JUST ANOTHER DAY SWAPPIN FLIES)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (left) had four receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown (on a 74-yard catch) in a losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 8, 2009.
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Just holding on (oh no you di'int)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth (left) and his teammates couldn't shut down Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) and the Cincinnati offense on Nov. 8, 2009. The Bengals had 224 yards in the air (66 of which Ochocinco contributed) and 146 yards on the ground as they built up a 17-0 lead in the first half and held on for a 17-7 Week 9 victory
Shut down (WHAT WOULD YA DO FOR A KLONDIKE BAR??)
In their loss against the Bengals, no Baltimore Ravens player had over 100 yards either receiving or rushing. Fullback Le'Ron McClain (center) was held to just two yards on two carries and 24 yards on two catches.
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Offensive weapon
Scampering for a season-high 166 yards, Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (right) powered his way to two touchdowns as his team earned a 31-17 victory over the Washington Redskins on Nov. 8, 2009.
Campbell corralled (FEELIN NAUSEOUS?? TIME FOR A GUT CHECK)
It was a tough afternoon for Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (No. 17). He was sacked five times, threw an interception and passed for just 196 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.
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