Quarterback
MVP: Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
A parade of miscues from running back Chris Carson and the special teams put the Seahawks in a deep hole early against the Saints, which in turn allowed Wilson to put together an all time great garbage time explosion. The 30-year old signalcaller threw for 406 YDS and 2 TD's while adding another 51 YDS and 2 TD's on the ground. Wilson has a date with the Cardinals leaky defense in Week 4.
Honorable Mentions: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Jameis Winston (Buccaneers), Deshaun Watson (Texans)
LVP: Jimmy Garoppolo (49ers)
The 49ers are off to a surprising 3-0 start despite Garoppolo doing everything in his power to make things difficult for them to win games. He put together yet another sloppy dud against the Steelers on Sunday afternoon, throwing for 277 YDS, 1 TD and turning the ball over 3 times (2 INT's, 1 lost fumble). We'll see if he can make some adjustments during the bye week and not continue to kill his team with ugly turnovers.
Dishonorable Mentions: Baker Mayfield (Browns), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Kirk Cousins (Vikings)
Running Back
MVP: Mark Ingram (Ravens)
In a game where Lamar Jackson struggled to consistently get things going through the air, Ingram was able to keep the Ravens competitive. He mustered an impressive scrimmage 135 YDS (103 rushing, 32 receiving) and 3 rushing TD's in a tough road loss to the Chiefs. With 319 total YDS and 5 scores through 3 games, Ingram has provided an excellent return on his late 4th-to-early 5th round ADP.
Honorable Mentions: Alvin Kamara (Saints), Phillip Lindsay (Broncos), Christian McCaffery (Panthers)
LVP: Todd Gurley (Rams)
After a pretty strong start, the red flags surrounding Gurley heading into 2019 finally showed up this week. Gurley looked sluggish against a banged-up Browns D on Sunday Night Football, catching no passes and managing just 43 YDS on 14 carries. He'll look to make more of his modest workload this week when the Rams return home to face a very beatable Buccaneers team.
Dishonorable Mentions: James Conner (Steelers), Chris Carson (Seahawks), Josh Jacobs (Raiders)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Mike Evans (Buccaneers)
Safe to say, Evans has gotten over whatever illness was holding him back the past 2 games. The Bucs top wideout spazzed on the Giants garbage secondary, mustering 190 YDS and 3 TD's on just 8 receptions. Even in a brutal matchup against the Rams, Evans will be on the WR1 radar in Week 4.
Honorable Mentions: Keenan Allen (Chargers), Cooper Kupp (Rams), Tyler Lockett (Seahawks)
LVP: Kenny Golladay (Lions)
Golladay was practically invisible against the Eagles horrid secondary, securing just 2 of his 8 targets for 17 yards. Despite this forgettable performance, Golladay is firmly entrenched as the Lions top receiving option and should be considered a mid-tier WR2 most weeks.
Dishonorable Mentions: Stefon Diggs (Vikings), Calvin Ridley (Falcons), Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)
Tight End
MVP: Greg Olsen (Panthers)
Look out people, we might have an unexpected resurgence on our hands. Olsen, who is coming off a pair of injury-plagued seasons, followed up his 100+ yard explosion in Week 2 with a similarly terrific outing (6 REC/75 YDS/2 TD) against the Cardinals. As long as he stays healthy and maintains a rapport with Kyle Allen, who is set to fill-in for Cam Newton the foreseeable future, Olsen has a great chance of re-establishing his status as an elite fantasy tight end on a long-term basis.
Honorable Mentions: Austin Hooper (Falcons), Evan Engram (Giants), Darren Waller (Raiders)
LVP: Mark Andrews (Ravens)
Lamar Jackson's aforementioned struggles versus the Chiefs limited Andrews to just 15 YDS on 3 receptions. The centerpiece of the Ravens passing attack should get back on track against a wounded Browns secondary this Sunday.
Dishonorable Mentions: T.J. Hockenson (Lions), Jared Cook (Saints), Kyle Rudolph (Vikings)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Bears
The poor Redskins became the 1st team in 2019 to experience the full fury of the Bears defense. Chuck Pagano's crew made Case Keenum and co. uncomfortable all night by registering a knockout performance (4 sacks, 3 INT, 2 FUM and a TD) that helped power the team to a relatively easy road victory. Repeating this level of dominance in their week 4 tilt with the ultraconservative Vikings offense seems like a long shot.
Honorable Mentions: Jaguars, Patriots, Saints
LVP: Titans
Sloppy conditions and a far better than expected performance from the Jaguars o-line/QB prevented the Titans D from doing any damage (0 sacks or takeaways) in a 20-7 loss last Thursday night. While there's a lot of talent on this group, their pretty conservative approach means the fantasy numbers aren't likely to be there every week. They'll look to get back in the good graces of their owners when they square off with a Falcons squad that has turned the ball over multiple times in 2 of the first 3 games.
Dishonorable Mentions: Seahawks, Chargers, Eagles
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