MVP: Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
Fantasy's biggest asset showed up big time for the semifinals. He casually torched the Jets for 298 total YDS (212 passing, 86 rushing) and 5 TD's through the air on an absolute farce of a Thursday Night Football finale. Jackson will be on the hunt for redemption in Week 16 when he squares off against a Browns team that he somewhat struggled against (2 INT, fumble, sacked 4 times) back in Week 4.
Honorable Mentions: Jameis Winston (Buccaneers), Drew Brees (Saints), Ryan Tannehill (Titans)
LVP: Jimmy Garoppolo (49ers)
Coming off a remarkable performance on the road against the Saints, Garoppolo reminded owners of the erraticism that makes him so frustrating. He was bizarrely pedestrian (200 YDS/1 TD) throughout a home date against the lowly Falcons- which was definitely a contributing factor in their shocking loss. He'll look to close things out on the high end of the roller coaster against a similarly erratic Rams D that just got embarrassed by the Cowboys.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tom Brady (Patriots), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Kirk Cousins (Vikings)
Running Back
MVP: Kenyan Drake (Cardinals)
Unlikely heroes have a tendency to emerge in the fantasy playoffs and Drake made a strong case to be 2019's with his inhuman performance this week. He ripped off a staggering 146 YDS (137 rushing, 9 receiving) and 4 TD's on 23 touches against an unsuspecting Browns defense that undoubtedly shifted a lot of outcomes this week. Drake will look to keep this points party rolling against a very banged-up Seahawks defense on Sunday afternoon.
Honorable Mentions: Christian McCaffery (Panthers), Miles Sanders (Eagles), Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)
LVP: Marlon Mack (Colts)
A combination of the Colts getting dusted from the jump and a lack of available rushing lanes rendered Mack useless in Week 15 as he registered a very sad 19 YDS on 11 carries against a tough Saints defense. Mack should have a much easier go of things this week when the DOA Panthers come to Lucas Oil Stadium.
Dishonorable Mentions: Melvin Gordon (Chargers), Phillip Lindsay (Broncos), David Montgomery (Bears)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Julio Jones (Falcons)
After an extended absence, Jones returned to WR1 form with an absolutely monstrous performance. The entire Falcons offense ran through the star wideout against the 49ers as he posted 13 REC for 134 YDS and 2 TD's-including the controversial game-winner as time expired. Jones will look to end his good, but not great 2019 against a Jaguars defense that has allowed the 12th least points to receivers this season.
After an extended absence, Jones returned to WR1 form with an absolutely monstrous performance. The entire Falcons offense ran through the star wideout against the 49ers as he posted 13 REC for 134 YDS and 2 TD's-including the controversial game-winner as time expired. Jones will look to end his good, but not great 2019 against a Jaguars defense that has allowed the 12th least points to receivers this season.
Honorable Mentions: DeVante Parker (Dolphins), Terry McLaurin (Redskins), Michael Thomas (Saints)
LVP: Julian Edelman (Patriots)
If there was any doubt remaining that Edelman was playing hurt, his alarmingly quiet week 15 outing against the horrific Bengals erased it. The Patriots top wideout had a hard time getting open and looked to be in considerable pain as he hauled in just 2-of-5 targets for 9 YDS. He'll be a risky WR2 for Saturday afternoon's date with the Bills excellent secondary.
If there was any doubt remaining that Edelman was playing hurt, his alarmingly quiet week 15 outing against the horrific Bengals erased it. The Patriots top wideout had a hard time getting open and looked to be in considerable pain as he hauled in just 2-of-5 targets for 9 YDS. He'll be a risky WR2 for Saturday afternoon's date with the Bills excellent secondary.
Dishonorable Mentions: Amari Cooper (Cowboys), Emmanuel Sanders (49ers), Michael Gallup (Cowboys)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
With snowy conditions and no running game to speak of, Patrick Mahomes turned to his safety net at tight end to sustain drives against the Broncos. While Kelce failed to reach the endzone, his 11 receptions for 142 YDS helped the Chiefs cruise to an easy W. The high floor/high ceiling stud at the most frustrating position in fantasy football will hope to end his post-bye TD drought against the Bears on Sunday night.
With snowy conditions and no running game to speak of, Patrick Mahomes turned to his safety net at tight end to sustain drives against the Broncos. While Kelce failed to reach the endzone, his 11 receptions for 142 YDS helped the Chiefs cruise to an easy W. The high floor/high ceiling stud at the most frustrating position in fantasy football will hope to end his post-bye TD drought against the Bears on Sunday night.
Honorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), Darren Waller (Raiders), Zach Ertz (Eagles)
LVP: Hunter Henry (Chargers)
Good news: Henry caught both of his targets against the Vikings. Bad news: He only gained 29 YDS and lost a fumble on the latter reception. Despite this ill-timed dud, he'll remain a no-brainer TE1 this week when squares off against the Raiders porous pass D.
Good news: Henry caught both of his targets against the Vikings. Bad news: He only gained 29 YDS and lost a fumble on the latter reception. Despite this ill-timed dud, he'll remain a no-brainer TE1 this week when squares off against the Raiders porous pass D.
Dishonorable Mentions: Austin Hooper (Falcons), Jacob Hollister (Seahawks), Jack Doyle (Colts)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Vikings
The Vikings defense got treated to an all time Chargers implosion on Sunday. Phillip Rivers and co. turned the ball over a whopping 7 times (3 INT, 4 FUM REC) while also surrendering 3 sacks and a TD in a commanding 39-10 road victory for the Norsemen. Expect a much quieter outing when they host the turnover-averse Packers on Monday night.
Honorable Mentions: Patriots, Bills, Packers
The Vikings defense got treated to an all time Chargers implosion on Sunday. Phillip Rivers and co. turned the ball over a whopping 7 times (3 INT, 4 FUM REC) while also surrendering 3 sacks and a TD in a commanding 39-10 road victory for the Norsemen. Expect a much quieter outing when they host the turnover-averse Packers on Monday night.
Honorable Mentions: Patriots, Bills, Packers
LVP: Browns
Perhaps nothing encapsulates the many "surprising" lows of a season where the Browns were expected to become the AFC's next legit contender than getting dominated on both sides of the ball by a Cardinals team that had lost their previous 6 games. Outside of an INT, their defense was completely silent in a 38-24 loss that showed exactly why this poorly-coached band of arrogant clowns don't have the discipline or drive required to even flirt with greatness. Sever ties with this circus ahead of their Week 16 date with the team that actually has a legit shot of blossoming into the AFC's next perennial contender.
Perhaps nothing encapsulates the many "surprising" lows of a season where the Browns were expected to become the AFC's next legit contender than getting dominated on both sides of the ball by a Cardinals team that had lost their previous 6 games. Outside of an INT, their defense was completely silent in a 38-24 loss that showed exactly why this poorly-coached band of arrogant clowns don't have the discipline or drive required to even flirt with greatness. Sever ties with this circus ahead of their Week 16 date with the team that actually has a legit shot of blossoming into the AFC's next perennial contender.
Dishonorable Mentions: Rams, Bears, 49ers
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