Quarterback
MVP: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Mahomes picked a great time to shake off a month's worth of rust. The Chiefs star embarrassed the suddenly stumbling Raiders in their own building by ripping off 406 YDS and 5 TD's in a much-needed blowout 41-14 victory for the 2x defending AFC champs. While his recent struggles will understandably raise questions about whether this was a one-off or a true comeback outing, this was still a very reassuring performance from Mahomes with the pivotal stretch run rapidly approaching.
Honorable Mentions: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Josh Allen (Bills), Jalen Hurts (Eagles)
LVP: Matt Ryan (Falcons)
The roller coaster otherwise known as Matt Ryan's 2021 season officially bottomed out on Sunday against the Cowboys as he posted a brutal statline (117 TD's, 0 TD's/2 INT's) and eventually got benched for Josh Rosen in the 4th quarter. Facing the Patriots on a short week is likely the last thing Ryan wants to do right now, but alas that's exactly what's on the dance card for Week 11.
Dishonorable Mentions: Russell Wilson (Seahawks), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Matthew Stafford (Rams)
Running Back
MVP: Darrel Williams (Chiefs)
Williams reeled in 9 passes for 101 YDS and a TD while also adding 43 YDS on the ground on 11 carries in the Chiefs obliteration of the Raiders on Sunday night. Williams has been at least as good as Clyde Edwards-Helaire was during his time as the starting back this season and could realistically be entering a timeshare with CEH if he returns to the field this week against the Cowboys.
Honorable Mentions: Jonathan Taylor (Colts), Antonio Gibson (Football Team), A.J. Dillon (Packers)
LVP: Darrell Henderson Jr. (Rams)
Sean McVay's refusal to run the ball in the early stages of the game paired with the eventual big deficit the Rams faced made Henderson a complete non-factor in last night's stunning loss to the 49ers. The University of Memphis product saw just 9 touches on the evening, which he turned into 41 YDS. Given the Rams rough showings in back-to-back losses, it wouldn't be shocking if Henderson's workload increased when they return to action against the Packers in Week 12.
Dishonorable Mentions: Myles Gaskin (Dolphins), Josh Jacobs (Raiders), Javonte Williams (Broncos)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Deebo Samuel (49ers)
Samuel punched the Rams defense in the mouth last night, turning 10 touches (5 catches and a season-high 5 carries) into 133 scrimmage YDS (97 receiving, 36 rushing) and 2 TD's. Able to avoid the injury bug for the 1st time in his professional career to date, Samuel has been able to cement himself as the focal point of the 49ers offense and a consistent WR1 for fantasy purposes.
Honorable Mentions: CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys), Stefon Diggs (Bills), Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)
LVP: DK Metcalf (Seahawks)
Russell Wilson's return had to make an immediate impact on Seahawks offense right? Not quite... The Seahawks got shutout by the Packers on Sunday afternoon and Metcalf managed just 3 catches for 26 YDS before he got ejected in the 4th quarter following an altercation with Packers defensive backs Quincy Black and Eric Stokes. If Russ can quickly get back on track, a matchup with a beatable Cardinals secondary should provide both Metcalf and Lockett with a great bounceback opportunity.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tyler Lockett (Seahawks), A.J. Brown (Titans), Courtland Sutton (Broncos)
Tight End
MVP: Hunter Henry (Patriots)
Hunter Henry is this year's answer to Robert Tonyan. The yardage or receptions isn't there, but the man scores TD's. That was once again the case this week against the Browns as Henry propped up a 4 REC/37 YD line with 2 trips to the endzone. As the clear top redzone target for Mac Jones, Henry will be an undisputed TE1 the rest of the way.
Honorable Mentions: Mark Andrews (Ravens), Travis Kelce (Chiefs), George Kittle (49ers)
LVP: T.J. Hockenson (Lions)
In what has to be the most disheartening statline of the season for fantasy players, Lions top receiving option Hockenson was targeted 1 time and recorded 0 catches in a tie game against the Steelers on Sunday. Again, in 70 minutes of gametime, Hockenson failed to catch a pass and saw only 1 look. This anemic pass offense has pretty much killed Hockenson's fantasy appeal, but he'll remain rosterable simply because he's easily the most talented pass-catcher in an awful, awful group.
Dishonorable Mentions: Mike Gesicki (Dolphins), Jared Cook (Chargers), Darren Waller (Raiders)
Defense/Special Teams:
MVP: Cowboys
Dan Quinn emphatically stuck to it to his former team on Sunday as his group (as well as the special teams unit) combined for 3 INT's, 2 sacks and a blocked punt that resulted in a TD in a massive 43-3 victory over the Falcons. Things likely won't be this easy again this week when they take on a Chiefs team that just might be back to their dominant ways.
Honorable Mentions: Packers, 49ers, Colts
LVP: Rams
Does the Rams defense actually kind of stink now? That's up for debate, but they certainly looked pretty damn bad as they allowed 25 points while netting 0 takeaways and only 1 sack in last night's crushing loss to the 49ers. Owners of last year's top defense might want to consider another option as they face a brutal stretch of opponents (save for the Jaguars in Week 13) in the final 6 weeks of the fantasy season.
Dishonorable Mentions: Browns, Broncos, Cardinals
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