Quarterback
MVP: Justin Herbert (Chargers)
It's almost unfair to not award this to Lamar Jackson after what he was able to pull off last night, but that lost fumble in the 3rd quarter ultimately cost him the crown. Herbert, on the other hand, also put up video game numbers (398 YDS/4 TD/29 rushing YDS/1 TD/1 2-PT CNV) without a single blemish appearing on his statline in a thrilling shootout win over the Browns. Funnily enough, Herbert will get to square off against Jackson and the Ravens this week in what could very well end up being another track meet for the Chargers.
Honorable Mentions: Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Tom Brady (Buccaneers), Josh Allen (Bills)
LVP: Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
Although the Cardinals were able to grind out a win in a divisional slugfest with the middling 49ers, Murray experienced a pretty hard comedown following his strong Week 3 performance against the Rams. The 3rd year QB was merely decent against a banged up 49ers secondary-throwing for 239 YDS and 1 TD on the afternoon. Murray will have a a great opportunity to put up his first true fantasy explosion since Week 2 in this Sunday's showdown against a reeling Browns defense that just got torched by Justin Herbert.
Dishonorable Mentions: Ryan Tannehill (Titans), Matthew Stafford (Rams), Kirk Cousins (Vikings)
Running Back
MVP: Derrick Henry (Titans)
In a season where nearly every projected RB1 is either hurt or underperforming, Henry continues to dominate. The Titans offensive centerpiece turned his standard hefty 29 carry workload into 130 YDS and 3 TD's against a Jaguars defense that just wasn't prepared to handle that kind of punishment. The #1 ranked Bills defense represent the best chance anyone in the league has right now of slowing down this freight train, but I sure as hell wouldn't be confident in betting on them to do so in Week 6.
Honorable Mentions: Austin Ekeler (Chargers), Jonathan Taylor (Colts), Alvin Kamara (Saints)
LVP: Chase Edmonds (Cardinals)
Nursing a shoulder injury that get him out of practice from Wednesday through Friday, Edmonds failed to do much when he got the ball in his hands (34 scrimmage YDS on 9 touches) and lost a key fumble against the 49ers on Sunday. He'll be a middling flex play in Week 6 against the Browns.
Dishonorable Mentions: Miles Sanders (Eagles), Trey Sermon (49ers), Devin Singletary (Bills)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Mike Williams (Chargers)
Williams must've heard people chirping him after his phantom act in Las Vegas last week because he came out this week with pure vengeance on his mind. The Chargers top vertical threat diced up the Browns secondary for 165 YDS and 2 TD's on 8 catches. A very suspect Ravens secondary awaits Williams next.
Honorable Mentions: Davante Adams (Packers), Marquise Brown (Ravens), Antonio Brown (Buccaneers)
LVP: A.J. Brown (Titans)
Game script that dramatically favored the running game and a couple of splash plays by secondary targets (Chester Rodgers, Marcus Johnson) limited Brown to just 3 catches for 38 YDS against the Jags suspect secondary. Brown could be a limited factor again this week when the Bills stingy pass defense travels down to Nashville.
Dishonorable Mentions: Allen Robinson (Bears), Terry McLaurin (Football Team), Odell Beckham Jr. (Browns)
Tight End
MVP: Mark Andrews (Ravens)
Lamar Jackson wasn't the only Raven to have a career game last night against the Colts. His favorite pass catching target also played a key role in their historic late game comeback, notching 11 catches, 147 YDS, 2 TD's (including the game winner in OT) and a pair of 2-PT CNV receptions. Andrews has woken up in a big way over the past few weeks and seems like a good bet to keep rolling as long as Jackson continues to throw at a high clip.
Honorable Mentions: Kyle Pitts (Falcons), Dawson Knox (Bills), Hunter Henry (Patriots)
LVP: T.J. Hockenson (Lions)
The Hockenson hype train took another blow this week as the 3rd year tight end was once again very quiet (2 REC/22 YDS) in a plus matchup against the Vikings. Hockenson has been a non-factor in 3 of 5 games now and owners should definitely start to be concerned about his trajectory in a poor offense whose passing game mostly goes through their running backs.
Dishonorable Mentions: Noah Fant (Broncos), Robert Tonyan (Packers), Jared Cook (Chargers)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Bills
What the Bills did to the Chiefs on Sunday night at Arrowhead was simply remarkable. They racked up a ton of impact plays (2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 FUM REC and a TD) against the most dynamic offense in football during a statement blowout 38-20 victory. This performance pretty shattered any remaining doubt that the Bills are the undisputed top fantasy defense right now and the Titans very vulnerable, one dimensional offense can't feel good about having to play them immediately after this type of confidence-building monster performance.
Honorable Mentions: Titans, Cowboys, Vikings
LVP: Browns
A date with an explosive Chargers offense and yet another injury to top corner Denzel Ward was all it took for the lauded Browns defense to unravel. While they did get back up to 0 points in standard leagues thanks to a pair of sacks and a fumble recovery, their 47 points allowed were a serious killer for their fantasy owners. The Browns D draw another tough assignment this week when they face the undefeated Cardinals at home.
Dishonorable Mentions: Broncos, Chiefs, Patriots
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