Puka Nacua shines in Week 9 as key players make strides

In Week 9, several players showed notable improvements. Marvin Harrison Jr. of the Arizona Cardinals had a season-high 42% of his routes from the slot, catching six passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons ranked eighth among tight ends in yards per route run, despite being last in open score. Puka Nacua returned for the Los Angeles Rams, being targeted on 41% of his routes and establishing himself as the team's top receiver. De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins also rebounded, averaging 3.1 rush yards over expected per carry and scoring a touchdown in Week 8. Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles has scored five rushing touchdowns in his last four games. Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans saw a significant increase in target share, catching 10 passes for 143 yards in Week 8.