Quarterback
MVP: Nick Foles (Eagles)
Even in a down week for the Eagles, Nick Foles delivered the goods. Foles started off slow in the first half but went on to gouge the Vikings in the second half in route to a 428-yard, 3 TD performance. Foles also added 41 rushing yards and a 2 point-conversion to secure his spot as the number 1 fantasy quarterback of week 15. Foles continues to deliver in his breakout season and should be a high quarterback choice in next year's drafts.
Honorable Mentions: Alex Smith (Chiefs), Ryan Tannehill (Dolphins), Drew Brees (Saints), Jay Cutler (Bears)
LVP: Matt Ryan (Falcons)
2013 has just not been Matt Ryan's year in both fantasy and real football. Ryan looked to be in-store for a big outing against the sinking ship otherwise known as the Redskins on Sunday but that didn't end up working out. Ryan wasn't totally awful but his fantasy owners certainly expected more than 210 yards and a TD on a defense that is as awful as the Redskins are. Owners should consider other options like Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill or Ryan Fitzpatrick this week as Ryan as the misfortune of going against the great 49ers secondary in San Fransisco this Monday night.
Dishonorable Mentions: Peyton Manning (Broncos), Phillip Rivers (Chargers), Cam Newton (Panthers), Matthew Stafford (Lions)
Running Back
MVP: Jammal Charles (Chiefs)
Jammal Charles's number on Sunday didn't even seem real. Charles hung 5 TD's on the Raiders (the Raiders also allowed the Doug Martin's record performance last season and Nick Foles's 7 TD, 158.3 passer rating performance earlier this year) and managed to get 195 of his 215 total yards in the passing game. Yes that's correct a running back did most of his damage catching passes. I was skeptical about how Jammal Charles would perform this year due to his injury history and Andy Reid's heavy workload on running backs but I was proven dead wrong. Charles's 18 total TD's and almost 1,700 all-purpose yards has made him a fantasy stud all year long and he's the current top contender for the top overall pick in 2014 fantasy drafts.
Honorable Mentions: Eddie Lacy (Packers), DeAngelo Williams (Panthers), Rashad Jennings (Raiders), DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
LVP: Alfred Morris (Redskins)
Alfred Morris just can't a break these past couple weeks. Morris seemed like he was in for a huge game with RG3 out and a friendly matchup with the Falcons. Morris did end up running for 95 yards but fumbled twice and didn't get in the endzone. Morris has been the lone bright spot for the Redskins this year but even he has been stumbling of late. Morris gets another chance to redeem himself this week against another awful defense in the Cowboys.
Dishonorable Mentions: LeSean McCoy (Eagles), Shane Vereen (Patriots), BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Bengals), Andre Brown (Giants)
Wide Receiver
MVP: DeSean Jackson (Eagles)
DeSean Jackson was the beneficiary of the Nick Foles's second-half explosion against the Vikings on Sunday. Jackson had 191 yards and a touchdown on-the-day and once again got to show off his incredible deep-threat abilities. Jackson has been one of the biggest steals of 2013 and has more than solidified himself as a weekly strong WR2/borderline WR1 play.
Honorable Mentions: Greg Jennings (Vikings), Julian Edelman (Patriots), Pierre Garcon (Redskins), Dez Bryant (Cowboys)
LVP: Andre Johnson (Texans)
Last time Andre Johnson played the Colts, he put up 229 yards and 3 TD's and had a major impact on the game. This time around Johnson was a complete nonfactor picking up just 16 yards on the afternoon. Johnson has made the best out of the quarterback insecurity the Texans have had this season but this has also led to him putting some stinkers along the way. If his quarterback can get him the ball, Johnson certainly has bounceback potential against the Broncos middling secondary this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Demaryius Thomas (Broncos), Eric Decker (Broncos), Roddy White (Falcons), Steve Smith (Panthers)
Tight End
MVP: Vernon Davis (49ers)
Vernon Davis continues to make his mark as an endzone magnet with a flair for the big play getting 52 of his 79 yards on a bomb TD pass from Colin Kaepernick in the first half. Davis has been one of the few consistent performers at tight end this season and should continue to deliver the goods as long as he's healthy.
Honorable Mentions: Jason Witten (Cowboys), Tony Gonzalez (Falcons), Delanie Walker (Titans), Greg Olsen (Panthers)
LVP: Charles Clay (Dolphins)
Fresh off 2 huge games, Charles Clay had a major setback against the Patriots. Clay was held to only 1 reception for 6 yards on the day. It was a huge catch for the team and led to their game-winning drive, but if you started him this week in fantasy, you were certainly expecting a lot more especially since the Patriots had been slaughtered by Jordan Cameron the week before.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jimmy Graham (Saints), Antonio Gates (Chargers), Jordan Cameron (Browns), Coby Fleener (Colts)
Defense
MVP: Seattle Seahawks
This is the type of stifling defense you've come to expect from the Seahawks. The Seahawks got their first shutout of the season on the Giants on Sunday. They punctuated the shutout by picking off Eli Manning 5 times and sacking him 3 times. If anyone was questioning if they were the best defense in the league, this should answer your question.
Honorable Mentions: Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, San Fransisco 49ers
LVP: New Orleans Saints
The improving Saints defense has not looked worse all year than they did against the Rams on Sunday. They picked up zero sacks or takeaways and allowed a bevy of big plays to an offense that is not really that frightening. It doesn't get any easier for the Saints as they travel to Carolina this week to face Cam Newton and the high-flying Panthers offense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals
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