Quarterback:
MVP: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Mahomes vs. the Chargers in primetime is about as surefire of a recipe for success as you'll find in the NFL. In this latest dismantling of the Bolts (on their home turf no less!!!), he threw for 329 YDS and 3 TD's while rushing for an additional 23 YDS. Mahomes and the Chiefs have a date with the reeling Rams in Week 12.
Honorable Mentions: Joe Burrow (Bengals), Daniel Jones (Giants), Jalen Hurts (Eagles)
LVP: Josh Allen (Bills)
After the second half implosion heard around the world last week, it might be a good thing that Allen had a very quiet game this week. Tyler Bass and the running game did most of the heavy lifting against the Browns as Allen produced a very un-Allen like statline (197 YDS/1 TD/7 Rushing YDS/0 turnovers) in a winning effort. Things should get back to normal for the star quarterback when he takes on the Lions improving, but still very beatable defense on Thanksgiving.
Dishonorable Mentions: Kirk Cousins (Vikings), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Russell Wilson (Broncos)
Running Back
MVP: Tony Pollard (Cowboys)
Any potential concern about Ezkiel Elliott's return cutting into Pollard's workload died pretty quickly on Sunday. The Cowboys offense pretty much ran through the explosive 4th year back as he managed 80 YDS on 15 carries and 109 YDS and a pair of TD's on 6 catches in a stunning 40-3 beatdown of the previously 8-1 Vikings. As long as Pollard remains healthy down the stretch, he'll be a must-start player.
Honorable Mentions: Najee Harris (Steelers), Jammal Williams (Lions), Derrick Henry (Titans)
LVP: Dameon Pierce (Texans)
The Commanders stout front 7 knew that the Texans offense is driven by Pierce and successfully made him a non-factor- holding him to just 17 total YDS on 12 touches in what had to be the Texans worst wire-to-wire performance of the season. While Pierce is a lock to clear 17 YDS, the explosive Dolphins offense could make this a lopsided game early and relegate the productive rookie to the RB2 ranks.
Dishonorable Mentions: Saquon Barkley (Giants), Miles Sanders (Eagles), Michael Carter (Jets)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Davante Adams (Raiders)
Patrick Surtain II's All-Pro aspirations hit a bit of a snag on Sunday. Adams routinely embarrassed the ascending star corner as he secured 7 catches for 141 YDS and 2 TD's-including the game-winner in overtime-in what proved to be a much-needed victory for the Raiders over their brothers-in-struggle in Denver. Given Adams' trick or treat 2022 campaign, he'll likely be nowhere near the top of the leaderboards in Week 12 when the Raiders take on the Seahawks.
Honorable Mentions: Amari Cooper (Browns), Tee Higgins (Bengals), Christian Watson (Packers)
LVP: Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
Considering the absurd game Jefferson had against the Bills the prior week that delivered a whole of lot wins for his fantasy managers, he earned the right to put up a dud. With that being said, it's still kind of shocking to see him do next-to-nothing (3 REC/33 YDS) against a just alright Cowboys secondary, but that's more of an indictment on the horrendous play of Kirk Cousins than him. Jefferson could very well disappoint again in Week 12 when he has to deal with the not-so-ideal combo of primetime Cousins and a Patriots team that has one of the better secondaries in the league so far this year.
Dishonorable Mentions: Diontae Johnson (Steelers), Garrett Wilson (Jets), DJ Moore (Panthers)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
With top 2 wideouts JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman out of the lineup, the brunt of the passing game responsibilities versus the Chargers were going to fall on Kelce. Unsurprisingly, he delivered in a major way-putting up 115 YDS and 3 TD's on only 6 catches. Kelce's brilliance in both real life and fantasy has never been more apparent than it has been in 2022 and anybody who drafted or traded for him this year should feel incredibly lucky to have him on their team.
Honorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), Pat Friermuth (Steelers), Dawson Knox (Bills)
LVP: David Njoku (Browns)
On a day where the Browns were forced to air it out a ton after going down big against the Bills in the 2nd quarter, Njoku didn't really got involved in the party-managing just 2 catches for 17 YDS on the afternoon. Njoku will be a boom-or-bust option for the Browns Week 12 contest with the Buccaneers.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dalton Schultz (Cowboys), Cole Kmet (Bears), Greg Dulcich (Broncos)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Patriots
Bill Belichick's hatred of the Jets fueled another dynamite performance against his former employer. His defense had Zach Wilson completely flustered all day long-picking up 4 sacks and holding the offense to just 3 points and his beloved special teams unit won the game on a punt return TD from Marcus Jones in the final seconds of the 4th quarter. A matchup against a Vikings offense that'll be without starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw and is led by a quarterback that is historically bad in primetime should prove to be another gem from this underrated defense.
Honorable Mentions: Commanders, Ravens, Cowboys
LVP: Bengals
People need to stop trusting the Bengals defense in fantasy. They've yet to prove they can stop anybody this season and allowing 30 points to an awful Steelers offense without picking up any meaningful supporting stats (they got 0 takeaways and 2 sacks) to atone for all of the scores they surrendered is just a perfect example of their ineffectiveness. No matter how inviting it seems to play them in Week 13 against a blah Titans offense, do whatever it takes to not give into the temptation and find another streaming option on the wire.
Dishonorable Mentions: Broncos, Rams, Titans
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