MVP: Tom Brady (Patriots)
Everyone's favorite 40-year old quarterback/sketchy nutrition book peddler was at it again in Week 3. Outside of a lost fumble that resulted in a touchdown, Tom Brady was outstanding on Sunday as he picked up 378 YDS, 5 TD and a successful 2-point conversion against the Texans banged-up defense. Brady has played outstanding since his awful opening night performance against the Chiefs and will look to keep his hot streak going in Week 4 versus a Panthers defense that just surrendered 3 TD's to Drew Brees.
Honorable Mentions: Russell Wilson (Seahawks), Kirk Cousins (Redskins), Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
LVP: Cam Newton (Panthers)
For the first time in 2017, an opposing quarterback failed to light up the Saints abysmal defense. Cam Newton was a god damn mess in front of his home crowd on Sunday afternoon, mustering a sorry-ass statline (193 total YDS, 3 INT and a rushing TD) against a defense that had surrendered 7 TD in the previous 2 games. The Panthers offense has been anemic all season long and with top WR Kelvin Benjamin expected to miss at least a few weeks with a knee injury, I would recommend benching Newton indefinitely in deeper leagues and dropping him in shallower ones.
For the first time in 2017, an opposing quarterback failed to light up the Saints abysmal defense. Cam Newton was a god damn mess in front of his home crowd on Sunday afternoon, mustering a sorry-ass statline (193 total YDS, 3 INT and a rushing TD) against a defense that had surrendered 7 TD in the previous 2 games. The Panthers offense has been anemic all season long and with top WR Kelvin Benjamin expected to miss at least a few weeks with a knee injury, I would recommend benching Newton indefinitely in deeper leagues and dropping him in shallower ones.
Dishonorable Mentions: Derek Carr (Raiders), Philip Rivers (Chargers), Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)
Running Back
MVP: Todd Gurley (Rams)
Todd Gurley's stunning bounceback campaign hit a new peak in Week 3. Gurley was once again the centerpiece for the Rams suddenly viable offense against the 49ers, picking up 149 total YDS (113 rushing, 36 receiving) and 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving) on 33 touches in last week's shockingly great edition of Thursday Night Football. If Gurley can maintain his current scoring rate, he has an excellent chance of being the #1 overall fantasy back this season.
Todd Gurley's stunning bounceback campaign hit a new peak in Week 3. Gurley was once again the centerpiece for the Rams suddenly viable offense against the 49ers, picking up 149 total YDS (113 rushing, 36 receiving) and 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving) on 33 touches in last week's shockingly great edition of Thursday Night Football. If Gurley can maintain his current scoring rate, he has an excellent chance of being the #1 overall fantasy back this season.
Honorable Mentions: Jordan Howard (Bears), Chris Thompson (Redskins), Kareem Hunt (Chiefs)
LVP: Jay Ajayi (Dolphins)
Dolphins workhorse running back Jay Ajayi managed to fill his fantasy owners with rage and disgust by posting a mere 25 yards (16 rushing, 9 receiving) on 13 touches again the New York F'n Jets. While his seemingly chronic knee ailment could have somewhat of an effect on his usage in the coming weeks, Ajayi should still be considered a high-end RB1 when the 'Phins travel across the pond to face the Saints in Week 4.
Dolphins workhorse running back Jay Ajayi managed to fill his fantasy owners with rage and disgust by posting a mere 25 yards (16 rushing, 9 receiving) on 13 touches again the New York F'n Jets. While his seemingly chronic knee ailment could have somewhat of an effect on his usage in the coming weeks, Ajayi should still be considered a high-end RB1 when the 'Phins travel across the pond to face the Saints in Week 4.
Dishonorable Mentions: Marshawn Lynch (Raiders), Javorius Allen (Ravens), Mike Gillislee (Patriots)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Stefon Diggs (Vikings)
If you were brave enough to put Stefon Diggs in your lineup this week, your faith was rewarded tremendously. The Vikings top WR miraculously posted 173 YDS and 2 TD on 8 receptions against the Buccaneers pretty decent secondary with backup quarterback Case Keenum at the helm. Even though they displayed some nice chemistry during this spectacular performance, Diggs will remain a risky fantasy play as long as Keenum is under center.
If you were brave enough to put Stefon Diggs in your lineup this week, your faith was rewarded tremendously. The Vikings top WR miraculously posted 173 YDS and 2 TD on 8 receptions against the Buccaneers pretty decent secondary with backup quarterback Case Keenum at the helm. Even though they displayed some nice chemistry during this spectacular performance, Diggs will remain a risky fantasy play as long as Keenum is under center.
Honorable Mentions: Brandin Cooks (Patriots), Sammy Watkins (Rams), T.Y. Hilton (Colts)
LVP: Amari Cooper (Raiders)
Both of the Raiders starting receivers were worthy candidates for this dubious honor, but Amari Cooper managed to do even less than Week 2 darling Michael Crabtree. Like everyone else on the Raiders offense not named Jared Cook, Cooper had an awful showing against the Redskins, finishing the night with a single reception for 6 yards. Cooper has been a massive dud in back-to-back weeks and will more than likely struggle again when he takes on the Broncos "No Fly Zone" corner trio (Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby) in Week 4.
Both of the Raiders starting receivers were worthy candidates for this dubious honor, but Amari Cooper managed to do even less than Week 2 darling Michael Crabtree. Like everyone else on the Raiders offense not named Jared Cook, Cooper had an awful showing against the Redskins, finishing the night with a single reception for 6 yards. Cooper has been a massive dud in back-to-back weeks and will more than likely struggle again when he takes on the Broncos "No Fly Zone" corner trio (Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby) in Week 4.
Dishonorable Mentions: Michael Crabtree (Raiders), J.J. Nelson (Cardinals), Jeremy Maclin (Ravens)
Tight End
MVP: Rob Gronkowski (Patriots)
Rob Gronkowski spent this week proving he had no ill effects from the groin injury he suffered against the Saints in Week 2. Gronk gave the Texans depleted secondary fits all game long, posting 89 YDS and a TD on a team-high 8 receptions. As long as he remains on the field, Gronkowski will be the best fantasy (and real-life) tight end on the planet.
Rob Gronkowski spent this week proving he had no ill effects from the groin injury he suffered against the Saints in Week 2. Gronk gave the Texans depleted secondary fits all game long, posting 89 YDS and a TD on a team-high 8 receptions. As long as he remains on the field, Gronkowski will be the best fantasy (and real-life) tight end on the planet.
Honorable Mentions: Jared Cook (Raiders), Zach Ertz (Eagles), Cameron Brate (Buccaneers)
LVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
The feed Travis Kelce initiative suffered a huge setback on Sunday. The Chiefs star tight end was a complete non-factor against the Chargers, catching his only target for 1 yard in a game that his team had won by the time the 1st quarter had concluded. Kelce is still Alex Smith's top short-yardage target in the passing game and should continue to be the top fantasy tight end not named Rob Gronkowski in 2017.
The feed Travis Kelce initiative suffered a huge setback on Sunday. The Chiefs star tight end was a complete non-factor against the Chargers, catching his only target for 1 yard in a game that his team had won by the time the 1st quarter had concluded. Kelce is still Alex Smith's top short-yardage target in the passing game and should continue to be the top fantasy tight end not named Rob Gronkowski in 2017.
Dishonorable Mentions: Hunter Henry (Chargers), Jack Doyle (Colts), Kyle Rudolph (Vikings)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Kansas City Chiefs
In a wonky Week 3 where normally below-average groups like the Redskins, Jets and Bengals topped the defensive scoring leaderboards, the Chiefs managed to be one of the few mainstays that delivered the goods. The Chiefs harassed Philip Rivers and co. all afternoon, picking up 3 INT's and a pair of sacks in an easy 24-10 win against the lowly Chargers. Bob Sutton's group has looked pretty respectable through the inaugural stretch of the season and should be able to retain that level of efficiency against the Redskins erratic offense next Monday night.
In a wonky Week 3 where normally below-average groups like the Redskins, Jets and Bengals topped the defensive scoring leaderboards, the Chiefs managed to be one of the few mainstays that delivered the goods. The Chiefs harassed Philip Rivers and co. all afternoon, picking up 3 INT's and a pair of sacks in an easy 24-10 win against the lowly Chargers. Bob Sutton's group has looked pretty respectable through the inaugural stretch of the season and should be able to retain that level of efficiency against the Redskins erratic offense next Monday night.
Honorable Mentions: Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans
LVP: Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were the latest team to fall victim to the supernatural force that is the London version of the Jaguars. Blake Bortles and co. hung 44 points on this typically stout defense during their annual visit to their international home. I fully expect this group to bounce back this week when they face a Steelers team that has an extensive history of struggling at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens were the latest team to fall victim to the supernatural force that is the London version of the Jaguars. Blake Bortles and co. hung 44 points on this typically stout defense during their annual visit to their international home. I fully expect this group to bounce back this week when they face a Steelers team that has an extensive history of struggling at M&T Bank Stadium.
Dishonorable Mentions: Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos
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