Quarterback
MVP: Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Herbert got back on track in a big way after a shaky Week 8 performance against the Patriots by continuously dismantling a stingy Eagles defense for 4 quarters (356 YDS/ 2 TD's, 14 Rushing YDS/1 TD, 1 2-PT CNV) in a nice road victory for the Bolts. The 2nd year stud will be a top 5 option in Week 10 when he goes up against a Vikings defense that has really struggled against the pass this year.
Honorable Mentions: Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Carson Wentz (Colts), Matt Ryan (Falcons)
LVP: Josh Allen (Bills)
Allen's performance against the Jaguars on Sunday wasn't just disappointing, it was flat out embarrassing. He played like somebody who thought he could just waltz in and beat a bad team without even breaking a sweat and his terrible statline (264 YDS/0 TD/2 INT, 50 Rushing YDS/FUM Lost) reflects that misplaced cockiness perfectly. As good as Allen has been since the start of last season, he's still very prone to putting up turnover-happy stinkers like this and his owners shouldn't expect that to change anytime soon.
Dishonorable Mentions: Matthew Stafford (Rams), Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Running Back
MVP: James Conner (Cardinals)
Injuries to DeAndre Hopkins, Kyler Murray and his backfield mate Chase Edmonds were apparently all Conner needed to go from an effective goal line back to dual threat superstar. He was the clear focal point of the very shorthanded Cardinals offense in Sunday's surprising blowout victory over the 49ers-posting 173 scrimmage YDS and 3 TD's on 26 touches. With Edmonds being out for at least the next few weeks with a high ankle sprain, Conner will be instantly elevated to weekly RB1 status.
Honorable Mentions: Jonathan Taylor (Colts), Nick Chubb (Browns), Joe Mixon (Bengals)
LVP: Mike Davis (Falcons)
Even with Calvin Ridley out of the equation indefinitely, Davis just can't seem to get anything going with the Falcons. The journeyman running back turned his 10 touches against the Saints on Sunday into just 18 YDS. While his goal line carries will continue to make him rosterable in 12-team leagues, he shouldn't be started unless his usage starts to change dramatically.
Dishonorable Mentions: Aaron Jones (Packers), Darrell Henderson Jr. (Rams), Khalil Herbert (Bears)
Wide Receiver
MVP: DeVonta Smith (Eagles)
Just a week removed from a 1 catch/15 YD performance against the lowly Lions, Smith finally put up the breakout performance (5 REC/116 YDS/1 TD) people had been expecting from him for months versus the Chargers on Sunday. Even with Jalen Hurts' predictably unpredictable level of play under center, Smith has a high enough target share to project as a solid WR3 with WR2 upside the rest of the way.
Honorable Mentions: Darnell Mooney (Bears), Justin Jefferson (Vikings), Cordarrelle Patterson (Falcons)
LVP: CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys)
Dak Prescott having his worst game of the season paired with the Broncos secondary playing up to the suffocating level that they're capable of, but have rarely delivered this season made Lamb a complete non-factor (2 REC/23 YDS) in Sunday's brutal loss for the Cowboys. Expect much better results against the Falcons this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Davante Adams (Packers), Tyreek Hill (Chiefs), Jarvis Landry (Browns)
Tight End
MVP: Pat Friermuth (Steelers)
The legend of Friermuth is really starting to build in Pittsburgh. The rookie tight end made another splash on Monday Night Football last night- hauling in 5 catches for 43 YDS and 2 acrobatic TD's in a narrow victory over the Bears. Given what Friermuth has done over the past couple weeks, it's safe to say that Eric Ebron won't be getting his job back even when he's healthy.
Honorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Darren Waller (Raiders)
LVP: Zach Ertz (Cardinals)
The stunning return of James Conner's pass-catching abilities ruined Ertz's chance to be Colt McCoy's top checkdown target-leaving the newest Cardinal to register just 3 catches for 27 YDS against the 49ers. If it's McCoy over Kyler Murray once again this week against the Panthers, Ertz should be left on the bench.
Dishonorable Mentions: C.J. Uzomah (Bengals), Jonnu Smith (Patriots), Dallas Goedert (Eagles)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Patriots
Bill Belichick took advantage of what could very well be his last opportunity to haunt the dreams of Sam Darnold. Belichick's defense picked off Darnold 3 times (1 of which was returned for a TD) and sacked him once in an easy 24-6 win for the Pats over the reeling Panthers. A Browns team that might be without Nick Chubb-who just tested positive for COVID today, but is vaccinated and has a shot to return if he can produce two negative tests by Sunday morning-awaits the Pats next.
Honorable Mentions: Browns, Dolphins, Cardinals
LVP: Saints
Is this Saints defense even really THAT good? They sure as hell didn't make a strong case for their reported dominance on Sunday as they got beat up by a Falcons offense that was coming off a downright pitiful game against the Panthers the previous week-allowing 27 points while registering just 2 sacks and no takeaways. The Saints will attempt to restore honor and respect to their name this week when they face off against a still hard to gauge Derrick Henry-less Titans offense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Ravens, 49ers, Cowboys
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