Quarterback
Biggest Winner: Jared Goff (Lions)
The Lions got their revenge on Ben Johnson for leaving to coach the Bears in a big way and Jared Goff was at the forefront of their massive triumph by throwing for a whopping 334 YDS and 5 TD's. This performance should ease the minds of Goff owners who were worried that he wouldn't be able to pop off in the same way without Johnson at the helm of the offense, although he could have a tough time reaching QB1 levels against the Ravens in Week 3.
Honorable Mentions: Drake Maye (Patriots), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Dak Prescott (Cowboys)
Biggest Loser: Josh Allen (Bills)
After ripping off a 40-YD rush on the opening drive, it looked like Allen was going to be in store for another big day against the Jets. That never came to fruition as James Cook, Matt Prater and the defense did most of the work in an easy win for the Bills, leaving Allen with a very unsexy statline (148 passing YDS, 59 Rushing YDS, 0 TD's). He'll a great chance to return to dominant form against a Dolphins defense that has looked utterly hopeless for roughly 6 of the first 8 quarters of the season on Thursday night.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Kyler Murray (Cardinals), Justin Fields (Jets)
Running Back
Biggest Winner: Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
Think Daniel Jones is the only reason the Colts are off to a hot start? THINK AGAIN! Taylor had another huge day against the Broncos, erupting for 215 scrimmage YDS (165 rushing, 50 receiving) on 27 touches and picking up a receiving TD in a huge upset win that brings the Colts to 2-0 on the year. A divisional clash with the Titans awaits the Colts undisputed RB1 this Sunday afternoon.
Honorable Mentions: James Cook (Bills), De'Von Achane (Dolphins), Javonte Williams (Cowboys)
Biggest Loser: Derrick Henry (Ravens)
Well, I guess Grant Delpit was right: Henry wasn't that difficult to bring down on Sunday in Baltimore. The star RB was a complete non-factor in the Ravens blowout win over the Browns-logging a measly 23 YDS on 11 carries. No need to panic just yet as Henry is good for the occasional stinker-especially early on in the season, but it's definitely a bit jarring to see him struggle to this degree against a defense that doesn't appear to be elite at this juncture.
Dishonorable Mentions: Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), Omarion Hampton (Chargers), Breece Hall (Jets)
Wide Receiver
Biggest Winner: Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
St. Brown served as the primary focus of the Lions aerial onslaught against the Bears, logging 115 YDS and 3 TD's on 9 receptions. He further padded his statline with a pair of carries for 7 YDS. The Sun God will hope to eat again versus the Ravens next Monday night.
Honorable Mentions: Malik Nabers (Giants), Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals), Rome Odunze (Bears)
Biggest Loser: Courtland Sutton (Broncos)
Despite Bo Nix playing considerably better than he did in Week 1 against the Colts on Sunday, Sutton wasn't involved in the fun at all as he nabbed just 1 catch for 6 YDS while Troy Franklin (?!) served as the focal point of the passing attack. The good news is that Sutton did get the second most targets on the team (4) and the slight-framed Franklin isn't likely to be a real threat to his monopoly on the redzone targets, which should leave him on the WR2/WR3 bubble for their Week 3 clash with the Chargers.
Dishonorable Mentions: Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals), Drake London (Falcons), A.J. Brown (Eagles)
Tight End
Biggest Winner: Tucker Kraft (Packers)
Kraft went from a bit player in the Packers passing attack in Week 1 to star of the show last Thursday against the Commanders, reeling in 6 catches for 124 YDS and a score. With Jayden Reed expected to be out until at least early November with a broken collarbone, Kraft should continue to get a heightened target share and be a high-end TE1 play most weeks.
Honorable Mentions: Zach Ertz (Commanders), Juwan Johnson (Saints), Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)
Biggest Loser: Mark Andrews (Ravens)
It's officially time to panic about Andrews' usage in the Ravens offense. The longtime star tight end got a measly 2 touches on Sunday against the Browns (1 reception, 1 carry) that he turned into just 4 YDS as Lamar Jackson continued to pepper Zay Flowers with targets and even got 2nd year guy Devontez Walker involved on a pair of TD passes. Week 3 versus the Lions is shaping up to an early do-or-die game for Andrews' viability as a fantasy TE1 moving forward.
Dishonorable Mentions: T.J. Hockenson (Vikings), Evan Engram (Broncos), Hunter Henry (Patriots)
Defense/Special Teams
Biggest Winner: Ravens
Zach Orr's group got back on track in a big way after the epic dismantling they suffered at the hands of the Bills last week by taking it to the Browns on Sunday. They straight up stuffed the sheet in the 41-17 win, picking up 2 sacks, an INT, blocked punt and a fumble recovery by Roquan Smith that turned into a long score. They could be shifting back to the other side of this column in Week 3 against a Lions offense that is capable of putting up points in droves on anybody.
Honorable Mentions: Cardinals, Chargers, Bills
Biggest Loser: Broncos
This was not the kind of performance you'd except to see from the projected #1 D/ST coming into 2025. The Broncos had no answers for the Colts offense on Sunday, logging 1 sack and 0 takeaways in a 29-28 loss. They could have a tough time bouncing back in Week 3 when they travel out to LA to face the Chargers-whose (passing) offense is off to a great start this year.
Dishonorable Mentions: Chiefs, 49ers, Vikings
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