Quarterback
MVP: Matt Ryan (Falcons)
Matt Ryan continued to make his case for 2016 fantasy MVP in Week 9 against the Buccaneers. Ryan shredded the Bucs weak secondary for 344 YDS and 4 TD in one of the most impressive performances of his stellar 2016 campaign. Ryan has another solid matchup this week against the Eagles, who just allowed 4 TD to Eli Manning.
Honorable Mention: Marcus Mariota (Titans), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Tyrod Taylor (Bills)
LVP: Derek Carr (Raiders)
As expected, Derek Carr followed-up his career-best performance in Tampa Bay with a pretty average one against the Broncos tough secondary. Carr was conservative through the air in this brutal matchup, completing 20 of his 31 passes for 184 YDS and 0 TD, as the Raiders rode their running game to a huge victory over the defending Super Bowl champs. Carr has a nice stretch of opponents following his Week 10 bye (Bills, Panthers, Chargers) and should be able to return to the top-tier QB1 form he's displayed for a majority of this season.
Dishonorable Mentions: Carson Wentz (Eagles), Andrew Luck (Colts), Cam Newton (Panthers)
Running Back
MVP: Melvin Gordon (Chargers)
The Melvin Gordon fantasy explosion reached a whole new level in Week 9. Gordon was borderline unstoppable all day, picking up 261 total yards (196 rushing, 65 receiving) and a TD on 36 touches as the Chargers eeked out a victory over the Titans in a ridiculous 43-35 shootout. Gordon's success this season has rendered me speechless and there are only a handful of guys in the league (David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarco Murray, LeSean McCoy) I'd rather have as my RB1 right now.
Honorable Mentions: Latavius Murray (Raiders), Mark Ingram (Saints), Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)
LVP: Terrence West (Ravens)
A prime matchup against a struggling Steelers run defense wasn't enough to re-energize Terrence West. West was once again DOA, picking up a sorry 27 total yards (21 rushing, 6 receiving) on 16 touches. The Ravens running game hasn't gotten any better under new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and that continued ineptness makes it really hard to justify starting West moving forward.
Honorable Mentions: Devonate Booker (Broncos), Jonathan Stewart (Panthers), Rashad Jennings (Giants)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Mike Evans (Buccaneers)
On a rough night for the Buccaneers, Mike Evans still managed to be sensational. The 3rd year wideout conquered every coverage strategy the Falcons threw at him, finishing the game with 150 YDS and 2 TD on 11 receptions. Evans has bounced back beautifully after a rough 2015 season and he'll be a contender for the top overall fantasy receiver as the playoff race starts to heat up over the next couple of weeks.
Honorable Mentions: Michael Thomas (Saints), Mike Wallace (Ravens), Julio Jones (Falcons)
LVP: Dez Bryant (Cowboys)
Dez Bryant was pretty much the only player on the Cowboys that didn't have a huge game on Sunday against the Browns. Bryant was targeted just 4 times and hauled in just 1 catch for 19 yards against a Browns defense that has allowed the 7th most fantasy points to WR's this season. Bryant has an excellent shot of redeeming himself in Week 10 against a Steelers secondary that is ranked 24th against the pass.
Dishonorable Mentions: DeVante Parker (Dolphins), Emmanuel Sanders (Broncos), Jarvis Landry (Dolphins)
Tight End
MVP: Jimmy Graham (Seahawks)
Jimmy Graham made up for his Week 9 New Orleans homecoming debacle with an absolute gem this week. Graham was the catalyst for the Seahawks offensive explosion against the Bills, picking up 103 yards and 2 TD's on 8 receptions. Graham has made one hell of a comeback from the brutal patellar tendon injury that ended his 2015 season and can once again be counted as an elite weekly TE1 option.
Honorable Mentions: Jason Witten (Cowboys), Antonio Gates (Chargers), Greg Olsen (Panthers)
LVP: Gary Barnidge (Browns)
The up-and-down season for Gary Barnidge continued this week with another underwhelming performance against the Cowboys. Barnidge reeled in all 3 of his targets for just 23 yards on another stagnant afternoon for the Browns offense. Barnidge is still on the TE1 radar, but he's susceptible to putting up stinkers like this as the young Browns offense continues to go through growing pains.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dennis Pitta (Ravens), Julius Thomas (Jaguars), Coby Fleener (Saints)
Defense
MVP: San Diego Chargers
The Chargers became the 2nd defense (the Eagles were the other) of 2016 to earn a fantasy defensive MVP in unconventional fashion. Despite allowing 35 points and not getting a single sack against the Titans, the Chargers were the top fantasy defense thanks to 3 takeaways (2 INT's and a fumble recovery) and 2 touchdowns. The Chargers have come on strong over the past month and are an excellent option for anyone that's currently looking for a defense on the waiver wire in deeper leagues.
Honorable Mentions: Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
LVP: Denver Broncos
Even juggernauts like the Broncos D have their off-days. The Broncos had no answers for the Raiders powerhouse offense, allowing 30 points, failing to get a takeaway and picking up just 2 sacks against their stout offensive line. Week 10 will serve as another tall order for the Broncos D as they have to travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints elite offense.
Dishonorable Mentions: New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles
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