Quarterback
MVP: Josh Allen (Bills)
With the Bills being down 24-3 late in the third quarter against the Buccaneers, they turned to Allen's arm and legs in order to will a comeback attempt out of thin. While they ended up falling short in overtime, his absurd final 18 minutes of play in regulation that got them within striking distance of pulling off a miracle rally netted him an insane statline (308 YDS/2 TD's, 109 Rushing YDS/1 TD) that made his fantasy owners very happy. The rapidly collapsing Panthers await Allen next.
Honorable Mentions: Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Tom Brady (Buccaneers), Justin Herbert (Chargers)
LVP: Dak Prescott (Cowboys)
Just when Prescott looked like he was returning to his early season form with back-to-back strong showings, he puts together a below average dud (211 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT, 15 rushing YDS) against a usually very generous Football Team pass defense. Dak will have a chance to redeem himself in Week 15 against a similarly poor Giants group.
Dishonorable Mentions: Kyler Murray (Cardinals), Derek Carr (Raiders), Taylor Heinicke (Football Team)
Running Back
MVP: Dalvin Cook (Vikings)
Are we really sure Cook suffered a pretty significant shoulder injury 2 weeks ago? The star Vikings running back looked more explosive and patient than he had all season long during his surprise return against the Steelers last Thursday-rushing for a career-high 205 YDS and 2 TD's on 27 carries in another heart attack-inducing contest for the (remarkably) 6-7 Vikings. Barring an unspoken setback, Cook should be in overall RB1 contention again when the Norsemen travel to Chicago to take on the Bears on Monday night.
Honorable Mentions: James Conner (Cardinals), Melvin Gordon (Broncos), Najee Harris (Steelers)
LVP: Antonio Gibson (Football Team)
As hard as it is to fathom considering how bad he's played at points this year, Gibson just may have played his worst game of the season on Sunday against the Cowboys. An early Cowboys scoring explosion limited Gibson 12 touches which he turned into 41 YDS. He also added a lost fumble to sweeten the pot. Fantasy owners will hope this was just a blip on the radar and he can get back to being the solid workhorse option he had been the prior few weeks when the Football Team play the Eagles in Week 15.
Dishonorable Mentions: James Robinson (Jaguars), Jeff Wilson Jr. (49ers), Josh Jacobs (Raiders)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Davante Adams (Packers)
It took Adams almost 2 full quarters to really get involved in the action on Sunday night against the Bears, but once he did, it was another thorough annihilation (10 REC/121 YDS/2 ankle-breaking TD's) of the Packers' eternally inept rivals. If not for Cooper Kupp and missing a game because of COVID, Adams would likely be leading all of the fantasy WR leaderboards for a 2nd straight season.
Honorable Mentions: Tyler Lockett (Seahawks), Cooper Kupp (Rams), Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
LVP: Darnell Mooney (Bears)
Justin Fields actually threw a pair of 40+ YD TD's against the Packers, the problem is that they went to Jakeem Grant and Damiere Bryd. His usual favorite target, on the other hand, pretty much completely starved as he only caught 1 of 5 targets for 19 YDS. Mooney should have a much easier time getting consistently open against a porous Vikings secondary on Monday night.
Dishonorable Mentions: Courtland Sutton (Broncos) Kenny Golladay (Giants), Marquez Valdez-Scantling (Packers)
Tight End
MVP: George Kittle (49ers)
Deebo Samuel's return to action didn't slow down Kittle in the slightest. The stud tight once again dominated the passing game action-hauling in 13 passes for 151 YDS and a TD, which helped fuel a wild OT victory on the road against a feisty Bengals team. Kittle has looked like his 2019 self in 4 of the last 5 games, so pray for any defense that's tasked with defending him at the moment.
Honorable Mentions: Mark Andrews (Ravens), Dawson Knox (Bills), Austin Hooper (Browns)
LVP: Dalton Schultz (Cowboys)
Prescott's average outing in Washington was bound to hurt somebody in the Cowboys passing attack and Schultz was that unlucky soul as he finished with just 1 catch for 4 YDS on 3 targets. Schultz should return to his steady 40-60 YD floor against the lowly Giants on Sunday.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tyler Conklin (Vikings), Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Evan Engram (Giants)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Chiefs
As impressive as the Chiefs defensive turnaround has been to watch, they hadn't put together a signature performance where they overwhelmed their opponent. That changed on Sunday afternoon when the stumbling Raiders came into Arrowhead. They held their most hated division rival to 9 points while forcing 5 turnovers (including a pick 6 on the opening play of the game) and sacking Derek Carr 4 times. A Chargers offensive line that will be without left tackle Rashawn Slater could present another opportunity for this group to assert their dominance on Thursday night.
Honorable Mentions: Cowboys, Titans, Browns
LVP: Cardinals
Save for a few sacks, the Cardinals defense had a pretty rough showing as they struggled to contain Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham Jr., Van Jefferson and Sony Michel in a 30-23 loss last night. The rare LVP to MVP flip could be play in for the Cardinals in Week 15 as they're set to take on the Lions.
Dishonorable Mentions: Panthers, Bills, Steelers
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