Quarterback
MVP: Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)
Trade rumors about Ben Roethlisberger should surface every week if they yield these type of results from Big Ben. Roethlisberger was in vintage form with a 367 yard, 4 TD performance leading a huge second half comeback for the Steelers over the Lions on Sunday. The last few weeks have seen a serious resurgence for Roethlisberger and if this keeps up, he'll be a solid QB1 play for owners trying to make a playoff push.
Honorable Mentions: Carson Palmer (Cardinals), Robert Griffin III (Redskins), Matthew Stafford (Lions), Cam Newton (Panthers)
LVP: Case Keenum (Texans)
The hot streak for Case Keenum has ended. After being dominant in his first 3 career starts, Keenum stumbled against a Raiders defense that is only 2 weeks removed from the Nick Foles 7 TD explosion. Gary Kubiak perplexingly yanked Keenum at the end of the 3rd quarter, ruining any chance for him to salvage his afternoon. Keenum has some money matchups down the stretch, so as long as he remains the starter, he should be a viable option if you need him.
Dishonorable Mentions: Geno Smith (Jets), Drew Brees (Saints), Peyton Manning (Broncos), Matt Ryan (Falcons)
Running Back
MVP: LeSean McCoy (Eagles)
Once again, the most dominant running back performance was from a guy (Bobby Rainey) that no one had on their roster. This week's most valuable fantasy play, LeSean McCoy, has been no stranger to dominance this season. The league's leading rusher has looked better this year, but putting up 150 total yards and 2 TD's is still not too shabby. McCoy is the focal point of the rush-heavy Eagles offense and could very well end being the most valuable fantasy running back of 2013.
Honorable Mentions: Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks), Rashad Jennings (Raiders), Ray Rice (Ravens), Chris Johnson (Titans)
LVP: Reggie Bush (Lions)
Jim Schwartz done lost his mind on Sunday. For whatever reason, he benched Reggie Bush for an extended period of time after a second-quarter fumble. Even when he was in the game, Schwartz wasn't giving him the ball. The upstart Lions success this year can be largely attributed to Bush, so it doesn't make a whole of lot sense to only give him 12 touches in the game especially when Matthew Stafford was struggling in the second half.
Dishonorable Mentions: Frank Gore (49ers), Jammal Charles (Chiefs), Andre Ellington (Cardinals), Danny Woodhead (Chargers)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Calvin Johnson (Lions)
Only Megatron can be held without a catch in the second half and still dominate a game. Johnson's insane first half with 179 yards and 2 TD's were more enough to put him at the top of the heap again for fantasy receivers.
Honorable Mentions: Antonio Brown (Steelers), Michael Floyd (Cardinals), Vincent Jackson (Buccaneers), Harry Douglas (Falcons)
LVP: A.J. Green (Bengals)
This is just wild. The Bengals managed to crush the Browns on Sunday with star receiver A.J. Green getting held to only 7 yards. What makes this even more surprising is that Green was coming off a streak of 5 straight games where he put up over 100 yards. This weak performance really is nothing to panic about though, Green is the big playmaker in the Bengals receiving corps and is going to get a vast amount of targets every week.
Dishonorable Mentions: DeAndre Hopkins (Texans), Mike Wallace (Dolphins), Brandon Marshall (Bears), Riley Cooper (Eagles)
Tight End
MVP: Garrett Graham (Texans)
The Texans might not have done much good on Sunday against the Raiders, but Garrett Graham impressed mightily with 136 yards and a touchdown on the afternoon. With DeAndre Hopkins slumping hardcore right now, Graham looks to be locked in as the number 2 option in the passing game for the Texans, which is great news for anyone who owns Graham.
Honorable Mentions: Charles Clay (Dolphins), Delanie Walker (Titans), Rob Gronkowski (Patriots), Greg Olsen (Panthers)
LVP: Scott Chandler (Bills)
A lot of big name tight ends disappointed this week, but they were all in very tough matchups. Scott Chandler is an average tight end that couldn't take advantage of a great matchup against the Jets. Making this even more disappointing was the fact that Chandler was the most reliable receiving option the Bills had on the field with wideouts Stevie Johnson and Robert Woods both out with injury.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jordan Reed (Redskins), Jimmy Graham (Saints), Jordan Cameron (Browns), Tony Gonzalez (Falcons)
Defense
MVP: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals blowout victory can be attested to the play of their defense and special teams. The Bengals defense put on a clinic getting 4 sacks, 3 INT's, a fumble recovery, a blocked punt and 2 defensive TD's (off of the blocked punt and the fumble.)
Honorable Mentions: Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
LVP: New York Jets
The Jets schizophrenic 2013 campaign continued on Sunday with a blowout loss against the Bills. The poor play of the defense can partly be blamed on how bad the offense was at turning the ball over and being unable to sustain a drive, but the defense also played pretty poorly and allowed some huge plays to a Bills offense that doesn't really make big plays. The fact that the Jets defense got no takeways and only 1 sack on the Bills offense is just plain sad. If the season-long trend continues, just don't play the Jets the week after they win because they're going to get killed.
Dishonorable Mentions: Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts
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