Quarterback
MVP: Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
The only thing more satisfying than throwing 6 TD's in a game, is throwing 6 TD's against your arch rival. Aaron Rodgers got to experience that feeling of nirvana on Sunday night as he carved up the abysmal Bears defense in primetime on Sunday. The devastation probably could've been worse, but Rodgers was pulled from the game after the first series of the second half. Rodgers is in inhuman form right now and he has another chance to go off this week against a terrible Eagles secondary at the friendly confines of Lambeau Field.
Honorable Mentions: Peyton Manning (Broncos), Tony Romo (Cowboys), Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
LVP: Andy Dalton (Bengals)
I'm not going to lie, I'm picking Andy Dalton over Colin Kaepernick and Ben Roethlisberger for the worst QB play of the week because he screwed over one of my teams this week. Dalton had the single worst game of his career on Thursday night (86 yards, 0 TD's, 3 INT's, 2.0 passer rating) against the Browns. Dalton had next to no zip on the ball and was consistently inaccurate for the duration of the game. The Browns have a good secondary and haven't allowed a lot of fantasy points to quarterbacks, but that still doesn't excuse just how woefully horrible Dalton was in this game. Dalton is only a desperation start for extremely brave owners for the rest of 2014.
Dishonorable Mentions: Colin Kaepernick (49ers), Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers), Cam Newton (Panthers)
Running Back
MVP: Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks)
You see what happens when the Seahawks let Marshawn Lynch run free? Beast Mode was back in full force this week as the Seahawks took on the Giants on Sunday afternoon. Lynch made the most of his 22 carries, picking up 140 yards and 4 TD's on the day. Lynch is about as deadly of a running back as there is in the NFL and if the Seahawks continue to give him the ball at a high rate, he'll be a top-flight RB1.
Honorable Mentions: Justin Forsett (Ravens), Jammal Charles (Chiefs), Eddie Lacy (Packers)
LVP: Jeremy Hill (Bengals)
What a difference a week makes. A week after his breakout performance against the Jaguars, Jeremy Hill was all but completely silenced in Week 10 against the Browns. Hill got a measly 13 touches (12 carries, 1 reception) for 61 yards and lost an ugly fumble in the second quarter. Hill fell victim to the Bengals terrible offensive performance and total abandonment of the run once the second half rolled around, but considering the quality of the matchup and absence of Giovani Bernard from the lineup, this performance is still a major disappointment.
Dishonorable Mentions: Lamar Miller (Dolphins), Ronnie Hillman (Broncos), Matt Forte (Bears)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Dez Bryant (Cowboys)
No one was happier to have Tony Romo return to the lineup than Dez Bryant. Bryant bounced back big time from his terrible performance against the Cardinals in Week 9 with Brandon Weeden under center with a 158-yard, 2 TD performance against the Jaguars on Sunday in London. Bryant will have more off-weeks than your typical WR1, but when he's on, there's few that can come close to matching his production.
Honorable Mentions: Jordy Nelson (Packers), Martavis Bryant (Steelers), Emmanuel Sanders (Broncos)
LVP: A.J. Green (Bengals)
A.J. Green was yet another victim of Andy Dalton's abysmal performance against the Browns. Green finished with just 3 receptions for 23 yards on the evening. If its any constellation for this terrible performance, Green looked 100% healthy in this game and should be back to his WR1 form once Dalton gets back on track.
Dishonorable Mentions: Sammy Watkins (Bills), Steve Smith (Ravens), Jeremy Maclin (Eagles)
Tight End
MVP: Jimmy Graham (Saints)
Week 10 marked the first time all season where Jimmy Graham has looked truly unstoppable. Graham looked like the 2013 version of himself as he picked up 76 yards and 2 TD's on 10 receptions against the 49ers on Sunday. Graham's day would've been even better if he didn't get flagged for pass interference on what would've been his 3rd TD at the end of regulation. With Graham appearing to be back in top form, he should be in line for a dominant run down the stretch.
Honorable Mentions: Julius Thomas (Broncos), Jared Cook (Rams), Mychal Rivera (Raiders)
LVP: Larry Donnell (Giants)
Oh Larry Donnell, how you continue to disappoint. Donnell failed to take advantage of a banged-up Seahawks linebacking group and finished the game with just 26 yards on 4 receptions. Donnell is simply not the great fantasy option he appeared to be in the early stages of the season. Even with his typically lackluster production, Donnell is still a low-end TE1 due to the sheer amount of targets he gets and his ability to get in the endzone at any given time.
Dishonorable Mentions: Owen Daniels (Ravens), Heath Miller (Steelers), Vernon Davis (49ers)
Defense
MVP: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles defense is just stupid this season. After a couple of slow weeks in a row, The Eagles D came alive once against in Week 10 as they suffocated the Panthers for 60 minutes. The Eagles put up absurd numbers across the board finishing the game with 9 sacks, 3 INT's, 2 fumble recoveries, a kick return touchdown and a defensive touchdown. The Eagles are not going to be without their down weeks, but when they're on, they are a top 5 fantasy defense.
Honorable Mentions: Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals
LVP: Pittsburgh Steelers
This was a difficult week to find a worst fantasy defense because no defense with a good matchup grossly under-performed. That being said, it's hard to deny that the Steelers put up the weakest performance of the week. The Steelers picked up 4 sacks and zero takeaways against a Jets squad that has been turning the ball over at an alarming rate this season. The Steelers are a banged-up unit that doesn't take the ball away very often, so they're aren't exactly the most valuable fantasy defense at the moment.
Dishonorable Mentions: Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
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