Quarterback
Biggest Winner: Josh Allen (Bills)
Allen was able to shake off 2 ugly picks in the first half and put together one of the most dominant QB showings we've seen in the league this year (317 passing YDS, 3 TD's, 40 Rushing YDS, 3 TD's) in a shootout win over the Bucs on Sunday. The reigning MVP will get right back to work roughly 48 hours from now when the Bills take on the Texans in Houston on TNF.
Honorable Mentions: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Brock Purdy (49ers), Jordan Love (Packers)
Biggest Loser: Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Things couldn't have gone much worse for Herbert in Week 11 as relentless pressure from the Jaguars front and a complete lack of help from his rushing game led to him throwing for 81 YDS, which is a new career-low and an INT while adding just 21 YDS on the ground. He'll get a much-needed reprieve from the weekly beatings he's taking behind his garbage offensive line this week as the Chargers are on bye.
Dishonorable Mentions: Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Caleb Williams (Bears), Joe Flacco (Bengals)
Running Back
Biggest Winner: Christian McCaffery (49ers)
It was an easy victory for the 49ers over the Cardinals and CMC's play was a big reason why the game was sealed up well before halftime. The star running back only needed 18 touches (13 carries, 5 receptions) to rack up 121 YDS and 3 TD's and largely ceded his backfield work to Brian Robinson Jr. in the second half of this laugher. Next up for McCaffery is a meeting with the Panthers and their middling defense.
Honorable Mentions: TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots), Bijan Robinson (Falcons), Travis Etienne Jr. (Jaguars)
Biggest Loser: David Montgomery (Lions)
Montgomery was effective when he got the ball against the Eagles, averaging over 5 YDS per touch. There just wasn't action for him as Dan Campbell leaned heavily on Jahmyr Gibbs as his speed was one of the only things that gave the Eagles D trouble during this rough showing for the Lions typically high-flying offense and that caused him to finish the game with just 37 scrimmage YDS. While Montgomery's usage rate has been all over the place this season, he should see more action against an undermanned Giants team that has really struggled to contain the run through 11 games.
Dishonorable Mentions: Quinshon Judkins (Browns), Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), R.J. Harvey (Broncos)
Wide Receiver
Biggest Winner: Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers)
The Panthers rookie broke his 4-week TD drought in spectacular fashion by not only finding the endzone twice but setting new career-highs in receptions (8) and receiving YDS (130) over the Falcons. It was really encouraging to see McMillan finally take advantage of his huge target share and he'll have a real shot to put together another monster performance in Week 12 against an injury-depleted 49ers secondary that has gotten lit up over the past few weeks.
Honorable Mentions: Michael Wilson (Cardinals), George Pickens (Cowboys), Nico Collins (Texans)
Biggest Loser: DeVonta Smith (Eagles)
It was finally Smith's turn to get punished by the Eagles passing games woes as he caught just 1-of-5 targets for 8 YDS in a win over the Lions. Smith will face the Cowboys and their stinky secondary in Week 12.
Dishonorable Mentions: Ladd McConkey (Chargers), Ricky Pearsall (49ers), Quentin Johnston (Chargers)
Tight End
Biggest Winner: Trey McBride (Cardinals)
McBride painted another garbage time masterpiece against the 49ers, hauling in 10 catches for 115 YDS and a TD. Jacoby Brissett's favorite target will look to make it 3 100+ YD/1 TD outings in a row against the Jaguars this Sunday.
Honorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Mark Andrews (Ravens)
Biggest Loser: Kyle Pitts (Falcons)
Pitts was an afterthought in the Falcons passing attack against the Panthers, catching just 2-of-3 targets for 14 YDS as the Dirty Birds suffered yet another heartbreaking single digit loss in a game they should've won. With Drake London out indefinitely with a PCL sprain, Pitts should be in line for a huge usage bump and can confidently be fired up as a TE1 in all formats.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dallas Goedert (Eagles), Cade Otton (Buccaneers), David Njoku (Browns)
Defense/Special Teams
Biggest Winner: Steelers
Teryl Austin's group showed up big once again, embarrassing the Bengals offense in a 34-12 victory by logging 1 sack and 2 defensive scores in the second half (a pick-6 from Kyle Dugger and a fumble return by James Pierre). The Steelers will face the Bears-who've done a good job of minimizing giveaways and sacks this season-in Week 12.
Honorable Mentions: Browns, Texans, Rams
Biggest Loser: Chargers
The Chargers didn't look like the top 10 defense they've been for the bulk of this season as Travis Etienne, Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen ran wild in a shocking 35-6 win for a Jags team that's looked like shit for much of the last month. An early pick of Trevor Lawrence-who wasn't overly sharp once again despite the large margin of victory-was the only highlight for Jesse Minter's unit. The Chargers will face a turnover-happy, largely inept Raiders offense when they return to action in Week 13.
Dishonorable Mentions: Seahawks, Chiefs, Lions
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