Quarterback
MVP: Deshaun Watson (Texans)
Watson finally delivered an outing worthy of his high ADP. While his yardage total wasn't overly impressive (253), his 5 TD passes made his outing against the Dolphins a gift for his fantasy owners. The sophomore signalcaller has been a bit better of late, but will receive a serious test when the Texans travel to Denver this week.
Honorable Mentions: Cam Newton (Panthers), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Jared Goff (Rams)
LVP: Drew Brees (Saints)
Brees took a back seat (120 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT) on a night where the Vikings sloppy play (a fumble an INT and turnover on downs deep in their own territory) took them out of the game early in the 2nd half. The 39-year old should have much better numbers this Sunday when the Rams' undisciplined secondary come to the Superdome.
Dishonorabe Mentions: Jameis Winston (Buccaneers), Tom Brady (Patriots), Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
Running Back
MVP: James Conner (Steelers)
Move over Jimmy Haslam because the Browns have a new owner and his name is James Conner. The Steelers running back lit up the league's 30th ranked defense for 212 scrimmage YDS (146 rushing, 66 receiving) and a pair of rushing TD's on 29 touches. Conner finished the season series against Cleveland with 404 total YDS and 4 TD's, which goes a long way in showing why the Steelers haven't really missed Le'Veon Bell this season.
Honorable Mentions: Todd Gurley (Rams), Marlon Mack (Colts), Joe Mixon (Bengals)
LVP: Chris Thompson (Redskins)
The Redskins pass-catching back's return to the field after a multi-week absence was pretty uneventful. Thompson only managed 22 YDS (13 rushing, 9 receiving) on 5 touches in a blowout win over the Giants on Sunday afternoon. With Adrian Peterson handling early down work and yet another rib injury potentially limiting his upside, Thompson will be a very shaky start if he's healthy enough to play against the Falcons.
Dishonorable Mentions: Isaiah Crowell (Jets), Corey Clement (Eagles), Carlos Hyde (Jaguars)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Mike Evans (Buccaneers)
Evans record his 2nd straight huge game by registering 179 YDS and a TD against the Bengals poor secondary. There will continue to be weeks where Evans underwhelms regardless of who is under center, but his role on a team that relies on a vertical passing attack to make plays and has a defense that can't slow anyone down is enough to make him a weekly WR2.
Honorable Mentions: Marvin Jones Jr. (Lions), Sammy Watkins (Chiefs), DeAndre Hopkins (Texans)
LVP: T.Y Hilton (Colts)
This is one of the more head-scratching failures of the season so far. On a day where Andrew Luck was sharp and just about every other healthy body in the Colts receiving corps was feasting against the Raiders laughably bad defense, Hilton reeled in just 1 catch for 34 YDS. The Colts undisputed top WR has a date with a banged-up Jaguars secondary in Week 10.
Dishonorable Mentions: JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers), Doug Baldwin (Seahawks), Kenny Golladay (Lions)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
Sammy Watkins was the king of the Chiefs offense this week, but Kelce still put together a nice performance against the Broncos on Sunday, finishing the day with 79 YDS and a TD on 6 receptions. 2018's top fantasy TE so far will be in the running for this honor yet again in Week 9 when the Chiefs square off against the Browns porous secondary.
Honorable Mentions: Jared Cook (Raiders), O.J. Howard (Buccaneers), Greg Olsen (Panthers)
LVP: David Njoku
It was a very sad week for the tight end position with 3 notable starters putting up goose eggs, but no one had to wipe away more tears than Njoku. His only target against the Steelers was nullified by an offensive pass interference call, which helped make his donut the most disheartening of the bunch. Njoku, who has been notably better since Baker Mayfield became the starting QB, will look for redemption against the Chiefs horrific defense this Sunday.
Dishonorable Mentions: C.J. Uzomah (Bengals), Benjamin Watson (Saints), Jimmy Graham (Packers)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Patriots
The Bills talent-barren offense continue to provide opposing defenses with golden opportunities to murder them. The Patriots slow, generally untalented defense looked like the '85 Bears against Derek Anderson and co., posting 3 sacks, an INT, a fumble recovery and a TD in a 25-6 victory on Monday Night Football. This dominance will likely become a distant memory when they square off against the Packers this Sunday night.
Honorable Mentions: Bengals, Redskins, Saints
LVP: Ravens
The league's top scoring defense got absolutely destroyed by the Panthers, registering 0 sacks or takeaways in an ugly 36-21 loss on Sunday. They won't be a strong play for their Week 9 home tilt against the Steelers.
Dishonorable Mentions: Colts, Vikings, Texans
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