MVP: Alex Smith (Chiefs)
Alex Smith woke up in a MAJOR way in Week 13 following back-to-back poor outings. Smith gave a Chiefs offense that had been lethargic as hell for much of the past month a much needed shot to the heart with a dominant, mistake-free performance (436 total YDS and 4 TD's through the air) against the Jets largely inexperienced defense. The Chiefs signalcaller will be a solid QB1 option this week against a Raiders defense that he lit up for 342 YDS and 3 TD's in mid-October.
Honorable Mentions: Josh McCown (Jets), Blake Bortles (Jaguars), Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
LVP: Tom Brady (Patriots)
No this isn't a typo. TB12 posted a rare fantasy dud (258 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT) against a Bills squad that he's eviscerated on a regular basis over the past 17 years. I'm no psychic, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Brady will end up annihilating the lifeless Dolphins defense next Monday night.
No this isn't a typo. TB12 posted a rare fantasy dud (258 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT) against a Bills squad that he's eviscerated on a regular basis over the past 17 years. I'm no psychic, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Brady will end up annihilating the lifeless Dolphins defense next Monday night.
Dishonorable Mentions: Matt Ryan (Falcons), Kirk Cousins (Redskins), Derek Carr (Raiders)
Running Back
MVP: Alvin Kamara (Saints)
Alvin Kamara is a god damn force of nature. The rookie sensation was outstanding against the Panthers stout defense on Sunday afternoon, picking up 126 yards from scrimmage (60 rushing, 66 receiving) and 2 scores in a huge divisional win for the Saints. Kamara will look to stretch his multi-TD streak to 3 games against the Falcons above-average rush defense on Thursday night.
Alvin Kamara is a god damn force of nature. The rookie sensation was outstanding against the Panthers stout defense on Sunday afternoon, picking up 126 yards from scrimmage (60 rushing, 66 receiving) and 2 scores in a huge divisional win for the Saints. Kamara will look to stretch his multi-TD streak to 3 games against the Falcons above-average rush defense on Thursday night.
Honorable Mentions: Le'Veon Bell (Steelers), Rex Burkhead (Patriots), Alex Collins (Ravens)
LVP: Jordan Howard (Bears)
The Bears embarrassing lack of weapons in the passing game once again derailed their talented 2nd-year running back. Jordan Howard only mustered 33 YDS (38 rushing, -5 receiving) on 14 touches in a matchup against a lowly 49ers D that looked very favorable on paper. Facing stacked fronts on a weekly basis, Howard will be a risky RB2 throughout the fantasy playoffs.
The Bears embarrassing lack of weapons in the passing game once again derailed their talented 2nd-year running back. Jordan Howard only mustered 33 YDS (38 rushing, -5 receiving) on 14 touches in a matchup against a lowly 49ers D that looked very favorable on paper. Facing stacked fronts on a weekly basis, Howard will be a risky RB2 throughout the fantasy playoffs.
Dishonorable Mentions: Kareem Hunt (Chiefs), Isaiah Crowell (Browns), Duke Johnson Jr. (Browns)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)
Alex Smith's ability to jump start this offense against the Jets can largely be attributed to the fact that Tyreek Hill was heavily involved in the gameplan for the 1st time in nearly a month. Hill accumulated a career-high 185 YDS and 2 TD's on 6 receptions in the Chiefs rough 38-31 loss to the feisty Jets. The NFL's fastest man could be in-line for another big day when he takes on the Raiders poor secondary in Week 14.
Alex Smith's ability to jump start this offense against the Jets can largely be attributed to the fact that Tyreek Hill was heavily involved in the gameplan for the 1st time in nearly a month. Hill accumulated a career-high 185 YDS and 2 TD's on 6 receptions in the Chiefs rough 38-31 loss to the feisty Jets. The NFL's fastest man could be in-line for another big day when he takes on the Raiders poor secondary in Week 14.
Honorable Mentions: Nelson Agholor (Eagles), A.J Green (Bengals), Keenan Allen (Chargers)
LVP: Brandin Cooks (Patriots)
With Tom Brady having a very off day by his lofty standards, Brandin Cooks was left famished against the Bills beatable secondary. The Patriots star wideout made very little impact (22 total yards) on his 3 touches in another not overly impressive double-digit win for the defending Super Bowl champs. Like his quarterback, it's highly likely that Cooks will bounce back against the Dolphins questionable passing defense in Week 14.
With Tom Brady having a very off day by his lofty standards, Brandin Cooks was left famished against the Bills beatable secondary. The Patriots star wideout made very little impact (22 total yards) on his 3 touches in another not overly impressive double-digit win for the defending Super Bowl champs. Like his quarterback, it's highly likely that Cooks will bounce back against the Dolphins questionable passing defense in Week 14.
Dishonorable Mentions: Julio Jones (Falcons), Mike Evans (Buccaneers), Demaryius Thomas (Broncos)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
While his damage was almost exclusively done in the first 18 minutes of the game, Travis Kelce still managed to be the king of the tight end position this week. Kelce turned his 4 receptions into 94 YDS and 2 TD's in the Chiefs narrow loss in a shootout with the Jets on Sunday afternoon. The star tight end will look to keep rolling this week against a Raiders defense that has allowed the 8th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season.
While his damage was almost exclusively done in the first 18 minutes of the game, Travis Kelce still managed to be the king of the tight end position this week. Kelce turned his 4 receptions into 94 YDS and 2 TD's in the Chiefs narrow loss in a shootout with the Jets on Sunday afternoon. The star tight end will look to keep rolling this week against a Raiders defense that has allowed the 8th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season.
Honorable Mentions: Evan Engram (Giants), Cameron Brate (Buccaneers), Rob Gronkowski (Patriots)
LVP: Jared Cook (Raiders)
In a development that should only come as a surprise to the most naïve and/or blindly optimistic fantasy owners out there, Jared Cook once again managed to underwhelm in a huge spot. Cook failed to take advantage of the absence of starting WR's Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree against the Giants dumpster fire of a defense, reeling in just a single catch for 9 YDS in a big win for this up-and-down Raiders squad. He'll remain in his traditional boom-or-bust TE1 slot for this week's matchup against the Chiefs.
In a development that should only come as a surprise to the most naïve and/or blindly optimistic fantasy owners out there, Jared Cook once again managed to underwhelm in a huge spot. Cook failed to take advantage of the absence of starting WR's Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree against the Giants dumpster fire of a defense, reeling in just a single catch for 9 YDS in a big win for this up-and-down Raiders squad. He'll remain in his traditional boom-or-bust TE1 slot for this week's matchup against the Chiefs.
Dishonorable Mentions: Zach Ertz (Eagles), Jack Doyle (Colts), Vernon Davis (Redskins)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Los Angeles Rams
The Rams reigned terror from all angles on the geriatric, injury-riddled Cardinals on Sunday, registering 6 sacks, 2 INT's, 2 blocked kicks and a TD in a 32-16 win. Wade Phillips' crew has been one of the most consistently strong fantasy options this season and even with some shaky matchups in the final 3 games (Eagles, Seahawks, Titans), they should continue to be a top 5-10 defense.
The Rams reigned terror from all angles on the geriatric, injury-riddled Cardinals on Sunday, registering 6 sacks, 2 INT's, 2 blocked kicks and a TD in a 32-16 win. Wade Phillips' crew has been one of the most consistently strong fantasy options this season and even with some shaky matchups in the final 3 games (Eagles, Seahawks, Titans), they should continue to be a top 5-10 defense.
Honorable Mentions: Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots
LVP: Kansas City Chiefs
While their offense looked rejuvenated in Week 13 , the Chiefs D fell flat on its face yet again. This once-feared group's lack of discipline and playmaking (0 sacks or takeaways) allowed the Jets to come out on top in this 38-31 slugfest. Unless Bob Sutton can suddenly get this group to cut down on the absurd amount of stupid penalties and horrific coverage lapses they commit every week, the Chiefs won't be a formidable play in fantasy.
While their offense looked rejuvenated in Week 13 , the Chiefs D fell flat on its face yet again. This once-feared group's lack of discipline and playmaking (0 sacks or takeaways) allowed the Jets to come out on top in this 38-31 slugfest. Unless Bob Sutton can suddenly get this group to cut down on the absurd amount of stupid penalties and horrific coverage lapses they commit every week, the Chiefs won't be a formidable play in fantasy.
Dishonorable Mentions: Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints
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