NFL Week 9: The Rams get a much-needed defensive boost, plus Bears hold on
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Key Points:
- Los Angeles Rams' Myles Garrett returned from a knee injury to record three sacks and force a fumble, helping the Rams achieve a 20-13 win over Washington and move above .500 for the first time this season.
- Chicago Bears survived five turnovers, including four interceptions thrown by Caleb Williams, to secure a 27-24 win against Tampa Bay, marking the first time a team has won a game with five or more turnovers since 2006.
- Kansas City Chiefs ended a two-game losing streak with a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, highlighted by Kenneth Walker III's strong performance of 102 rushing yards and three total touchdowns.
- Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders led two comeback drives in his first start of the season but fell short in overtime, with the Browns losing 23-22 to the New Orleans Saints after a failed two-point conversion attempt.
- The New York Giants maintained their lead atop the NFC East with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, improving to 5-2-1 despite injuries to quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and J.J. McCarthy, while the Las Vegas Raiders continue to struggle with five losses in six games and the Los Angeles Chargers remain the NFL's only winless team.
