MVP: Cam Newton (Panthers)
Anyone that was courageous enough to throw Cam Newton into their lineups was rewarded with a vintage monster performance by the Panthers starting QB. Newton displayed a level of dual-threat dominance that has pretty much alluded him since he won MVP in 2015 by gouging the Dolphins sputtering defense for 349 total YDS (254 passing, 95 rushing) and 4 TD's through the air. 2017 has been a rollercoaster ride for Newton and there's nothing to suggest that's going to change when the Panthers return from bye in Week 12.
Honorable Mentions: Kirk Cousins (Redskins), Jared Goff (Rams), Case Keenum (Vikings)
LVP: Tyrod Taylor (Bills)
One of fantasy's most steady, reliable QB options imploded in a big way in Week 10. Tyrod Taylor couldn't get anything going against the Saints defense, picking up a laughable 83 total yards (56 passing, 27 rushing), 0 TD and throwing a rare INT (3rd on the year and 1st since Week 5). Taylor will be a so-so play for the Bills Week 11 matchup versus the Chargers underrated secondary.
One of fantasy's most steady, reliable QB options imploded in a big way in Week 10. Tyrod Taylor couldn't get anything going against the Saints defense, picking up a laughable 83 total yards (56 passing, 27 rushing), 0 TD and throwing a rare INT (3rd on the year and 1st since Week 5). Taylor will be a so-so play for the Bills Week 11 matchup versus the Chargers underrated secondary.
Dishonorable Mentions: Josh McCown (Jets), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Drew Brees (Saints)
Running Back
MVP: Mark Ingram (Saints)
Despite being held without a catch for the 1st time this season, Mark Ingram managed to post his best fantasy line of the season in Week 10. The Saints lead back slashed through the Bills rapidly-crumbling defense with ease, picking up 131 YDS and 3 TD's on 21 carries. Ingram has been getting consistent work out of the backfield since Adrian Peterson got traded last month and should remain a solid RB1 as long as Sean Payton keeps rolling with a run-heavy attack.
Despite being held without a catch for the 1st time this season, Mark Ingram managed to post his best fantasy line of the season in Week 10. The Saints lead back slashed through the Bills rapidly-crumbling defense with ease, picking up 131 YDS and 3 TD's on 21 carries. Ingram has been getting consistent work out of the backfield since Adrian Peterson got traded last month and should remain a solid RB1 as long as Sean Payton keeps rolling with a run-heavy attack.
Honorable Mentions: DeMarco Murray (Titans), Alvin Kamara (Saints), Christian McCaffery (Panthers)
LVP: Leonard Fournette (Jaguars)
Leonard Fournette returned to the field after a 2-week absence with a resounding thud. The highly-touted rookie running back struggled mightily (33 YDS on 17 CAR) against the Chargers lowly run defense on an afternoon where the Jags strong play on defense and special teams once again led them to victory. Guaranteed volume will keep Fournette on the RB1 radar for this week's matchup against the Browns 3rd-ranked rush defense.
Leonard Fournette returned to the field after a 2-week absence with a resounding thud. The highly-touted rookie running back struggled mightily (33 YDS on 17 CAR) against the Chargers lowly run defense on an afternoon where the Jags strong play on defense and special teams once again led them to victory. Guaranteed volume will keep Fournette on the RB1 radar for this week's matchup against the Browns 3rd-ranked rush defense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Bilal Powell (Jets), Melvin Gordon (Chargers), Jordan Howard (Bears)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Robert Woods (Rams)
Robert Woods mania continues to take over Los Angeles. Woods followed up his strong 2 TD outing against the Giants in Week 9 with an absolutely exceptional performance (8 REC, 171 YDS, 2 TD) versus the Texans injury-depleted defense. While he won't continue to put up ridiculous lines like this on a weekly basis, Woods is easily the most reliable receiver on the upstart Rams offense and should be locked into fantasy lineups any time he isn't facing an elite pass defense.
Robert Woods mania continues to take over Los Angeles. Woods followed up his strong 2 TD outing against the Giants in Week 9 with an absolutely exceptional performance (8 REC, 171 YDS, 2 TD) versus the Texans injury-depleted defense. While he won't continue to put up ridiculous lines like this on a weekly basis, Woods is easily the most reliable receiver on the upstart Rams offense and should be locked into fantasy lineups any time he isn't facing an elite pass defense.
Honorable Mentions: Adam Thielen (Vikings), Devin Funchess (Panthers), A.J. Green (Bengals)
LVP: Antonio Brown (Steelers)
Antonio Brown's consistent production over the past 5 seasons has elevated him to a higher standard in fantasy football than any other receiver in the league and he simply didn't live up to that this week. Despite being blessed with a prime matchup against the Colts league-worst pass defense, Brown managed just 3 receptions for 47 YDS in yet another ugly win for the Black and Yellow. AB has a prime chance to redeem himself this Thursday night against a vulnerable Titans secondary in the friendly confines of Heinz Field.
Antonio Brown's consistent production over the past 5 seasons has elevated him to a higher standard in fantasy football than any other receiver in the league and he simply didn't live up to that this week. Despite being blessed with a prime matchup against the Colts league-worst pass defense, Brown managed just 3 receptions for 47 YDS in yet another ugly win for the Black and Yellow. AB has a prime chance to redeem himself this Thursday night against a vulnerable Titans secondary in the friendly confines of Heinz Field.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dez Bryant (Cowboys), Marvin Jones Jr. (Lions), T.Y Hilton (Colts)
Tight End
MVP: Jimmy Graham (Seahawks)
This is a classic case of someone TD-vulturing their way to the top of the fantasy leaderboards. A pair of redzone scores salvaged Jimmy Graham's pedestrian statline (6 REC, 27 YDS) and helped the Seahawks secure a relatively easy win versus the geriatric Cardinals. Graham has put his early season struggles behind him by finding the endzone 6 times in his last 5 games and will remain an uncontested starting option at the paper-thin TE position as the fantasy playoff race intensifies.
This is a classic case of someone TD-vulturing their way to the top of the fantasy leaderboards. A pair of redzone scores salvaged Jimmy Graham's pedestrian statline (6 REC, 27 YDS) and helped the Seahawks secure a relatively easy win versus the geriatric Cardinals. Graham has put his early season struggles behind him by finding the endzone 6 times in his last 5 games and will remain an uncontested starting option at the paper-thin TE position as the fantasy playoff race intensifies.
Honorable Mentions: Austin Hooper (Falcons), Eric Ebron (Lions), Evan Engram (Giants)
LVP: Cameron Brate (Buccaneers)
Like everybody else on the Bucs not named Chris Godwin and DeSean Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick's struggles destroyed Cameron Brate's chances of thriving this week. Brate failed to take advantage of Mike Evans' absence by hauling in just 1 catch for 10 YDS in a solid matchup versus the Jets on Sunday afternoon. Despite posting back-to-back duds and having to deal with the always erratic Fitzmagic under center, Brate will be worth starting in Week 11 against the Dolphins struggling defense.
Like everybody else on the Bucs not named Chris Godwin and DeSean Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick's struggles destroyed Cameron Brate's chances of thriving this week. Brate failed to take advantage of Mike Evans' absence by hauling in just 1 catch for 10 YDS in a solid matchup versus the Jets on Sunday afternoon. Despite posting back-to-back duds and having to deal with the always erratic Fitzmagic under center, Brate will be worth starting in Week 11 against the Dolphins struggling defense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jack Doyle (Colts), Hunter Henry (Chargers), Tyler Kroft (Bengals)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Los Angeles Rams
Tom Savage is the gift that keeps on giving for opposing defenses. The Rams D scooped up 3 sacks and 4 takeaways (2 INT's, 2 fumble recoveries) in an easy 32-7 win over the Savage-led Texans. Wade Phillips' troops will face a much stiffer test in Week 11 when they hit the road to face a Vikings squad that has allowed the 4th least fantasy points to opposing defenses this season.
Tom Savage is the gift that keeps on giving for opposing defenses. The Rams D scooped up 3 sacks and 4 takeaways (2 INT's, 2 fumble recoveries) in an easy 32-7 win over the Savage-led Texans. Wade Phillips' troops will face a much stiffer test in Week 11 when they hit the road to face a Vikings squad that has allowed the 4th least fantasy points to opposing defenses this season.
Honorable Mentions: Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks
LVP: Minnesota Vikings
I don't what the hell happened to the Vikings defense on Sunday. The Norsemen only managed 1 sack, an INT and surrendered 30 points to a Redskins offense that was missing 4 of their 5 starting offensive lineman for the 2nd consecutive week. This often underwhelming fantasy defense should be benched against the Rams turnover-and-sack averse offense this week.
I don't what the hell happened to the Vikings defense on Sunday. The Norsemen only managed 1 sack, an INT and surrendered 30 points to a Redskins offense that was missing 4 of their 5 starting offensive lineman for the 2nd consecutive week. This often underwhelming fantasy defense should be benched against the Rams turnover-and-sack averse offense this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears
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