Burrow, Chase lead NFLSU’s week 9 performances

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase powered Cincinnati’s 34-17 victory over Atlanta in Madrid, earning the highest marks among former LSU players in Week 9. The overall NFLSU performance received a B- grade.

Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns and a 140.1 QBR. He also rushed three times for 7 yards and another touchdown. Chase caught 10 of 12 targets for 155 yards and a 47-yard touchdown, setting a Bengals franchise record with 142 receiving yards in the first half.

Kayshon Boutte delivered another major offensive performance, catching four of five targets for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns in Houston’s 44-22 win over the Chargers. On defense, Derek Stingley Jr. recorded four tackles, three pass defenses and an interception, while Danielle Hunter made two tackles.

Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 274 yards and 1 touchdown in Washington’s 20-13 loss to the Rams. K’Lavon Chaisson forced a Puka Nacua fumble that produced a turnover, while Rams linebacker Omar Speights recovered a Daniels fumble and finished with five tackles, including a tackle for loss.

Barion Brown caught his only offensive target for a 52-yard gain in the Saints’ 23-22 overtime win over Cleveland. He also returned three kickoffs for 78 yards and five punts for 68 yards, though one return ended with a lost fumble.

Malik Nabers caught five of eight targets for 43 yards. He recovered his own fumble and secured an Eagles onside kick for the Giants. On three catches from 11 targets, Justin Jefferson gained 58 yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. played 19 offensive snaps without receiving a target.

Why it matters

Burrow and Chase drove Cincinnati’s 34-17 win, while Boutte and Stingley made major contributions in Houston’s 44-22 victory. The collective NFLSU performance earned a B- grade.

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