Report card grades for every NFC team in NFL Week 9
Here are the report card grades for the NFC teams in Week 9.
Key points
- Week 9 of the NFL season has come to a close, with crucial wins for the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams.
- Minnesota Vikings: C+ The Vikings defense once again proved that they are one of the most elite units in the NFL, although they did eventually wear down late against an elite Bills offense.
- NFC West Sep 10, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during practice at Marvel Stadium.
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Additional details
- The offense unfortunately proved once again that without a better quarterback, the team is limited in what they can accomplish.
- This game was a poor performance from Jared Goff, but the Lions should still be viewed as a strong team.
- Arizona Cardinals: C- The Cardinals couldn’t get much going against one of the best defenses in the NFL.
- Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) Los Angeles Rams: B+ The Rams get Myles Garrett back in this game, and they play a good game against the Commanders.
- Jordan Love is playing exceptionally well and is looking like one of the better QBs in the NFL.
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