MVP: Deshaun Watson (Texans)
Watson's Week 6 performance served as a reminder of how finding success on the ground can significantly boost a quarterback's fantasy day. The 42 YDS and pair of rushing scores he had made up for the decent, but far from blemish free afternoon (280 YDS/1 TD/2 IN/1 2-PT CNV) he had through the air against the Chiefs. A well-rested Colts defense that shut down Patrick Mahomes in their last game awaits Watson next.
Honorable Mentions: Matt Ryan (Falcons), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
LVP: Jared Goff (Rams)
It was only a matter of time before Goff's real life struggles carried over to the fantasy game. He was just dreadful against the 49ers suddenly stout defense, throwing for a career-low 78 (!) YDS and losing a fumble in a depressing offensive outing for the Rams. If Goff can't rebound against a helpless Falcons D in Week 7, he'll be a no-brainer drop candidate.
Dishonorable Mentions: Gardner Minshew (Jaguars), Jimmy Garoppolo (49ers), Matthew Stafford (Lions)
Running Back
MVP: James Conner (Steelers)
Devlin Hodges made a new friend in Conner on Sunday night. The undrafted rookie QB leaned on Conner hard in his 1st career start against the Chargers and he delivered big time, posting 129 scrimmage YDS (41 rushing, 78 receiving) and 2 TD's on 23 touches-which helped power the Steelers to a stunning road victory. While the quad injury that sidelined for him the last few series will be worth monitoring, Conner should be a solid RB1 play (if he's healthy) for the Steelers Week 8 showdown with the Dolphins.
Honorable Mentions: Nick Chubb (Browns), Devonta Freeman (Falcons), David Johnson (Cardinals)
LVP: Derrick Henry (Titans)
Even the most consistent guys in the game falter some times. Top-tier RB2 Henry faceplanted in a terrific matchup against the Broncos paltry run defense, managing just 28 YDS on 15 carries in yet another deflating loss for the erratic Titans. Call me a blind optimist, but I think Henry should do better this week when the aforementioned reeling Chargers come to Nashville.
Dishonorable Mentions: Austin Ekeler (Chargers), Joe Mixon (Bengals), Aaron Jones (Packers)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Stefon Diggs (Vikings)
Diggs finally rose from the dead this week and hot damn, did he have a fire under him. The disgruntled wideout torched an undermanned Eagles secondary for 167 YDS and 3 TD's on 7 receptions while adding another 18 YDS on the ground in a huge W for the Vikings. We'll see if the resurrection of Diggs is real or not when he goes up against a sneaky good Lions secondary in Week 7.
Diggs finally rose from the dead this week and hot damn, did he have a fire under him. The disgruntled wideout torched an undermanned Eagles secondary for 167 YDS and 3 TD's on 7 receptions while adding another 18 YDS on the ground in a huge W for the Vikings. We'll see if the resurrection of Diggs is real or not when he goes up against a sneaky good Lions secondary in Week 7.
Honorable Mentions: Terry McLaurin (Redskins), Tyreek Hill (Chiefs), Curtis Samuel (Panthers)
LVP: JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers)
As expected, Smith-Schuster was not apart of the game plan for the Devlin Hodges-led Steelers. Smith-Schuster only hauled in 1 catch for 7 YDS on a night where Conner was responsible for an overwhelming amount of the offense. The star wideout has been held back sigifinacntly by the revolving door of quarterback the Steelers have been forced to use this season and sadly will be relegated to fringe WR3 status until further notice.
As expected, Smith-Schuster was not apart of the game plan for the Devlin Hodges-led Steelers. Smith-Schuster only hauled in 1 catch for 7 YDS on a night where Conner was responsible for an overwhelming amount of the offense. The star wideout has been held back sigifinacntly by the revolving door of quarterback the Steelers have been forced to use this season and sadly will be relegated to fringe WR3 status until further notice.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tyler Boyd (Bengals), Cooper Kupp (Rams), Keenan Allen (Chargers)
Tight End
MVP: Hunter Henry (Chargers)
The 4th year tight end thrived in a major way in his 1st game action since Week 1, picking up 100 YDS and 2 TD's on 8 catches versus an unsuspecting Steelers defense. Henry's alarming injury history makes him hard to trust, but he'll be an undisputed TE1 option every time he's healthy enough to suit up.
The 4th year tight end thrived in a major way in his 1st game action since Week 1, picking up 100 YDS and 2 TD's on 8 catches versus an unsuspecting Steelers defense. Henry's alarming injury history makes him hard to trust, but he'll be an undisputed TE1 option every time he's healthy enough to suit up.
Honorable Mentions: Austin Hooper (Falcons), George Kittle (49ers), Jared Cook (Saints)
LVP: Gerald Everett (Rams)
Goff's historically bad day killed any shot Everett had of following up his breakout Week 5 performance with a decent game, let alone a great one. He finished the afternoon against the 49ers with just 2 catches for 9 YDS and an opportunity for an easy 50+ YD TD taken away because Goff needed to keep feeding his favorite target: the grass at the Coliseum. Everett will be a boom-or-bust TE1 for a week 7 showdown with the Falcons.
Goff's historically bad day killed any shot Everett had of following up his breakout Week 5 performance with a decent game, let alone a great one. He finished the afternoon against the 49ers with just 2 catches for 9 YDS and an opportunity for an easy 50+ YD TD taken away because Goff needed to keep feeding his favorite target: the grass at the Coliseum. Everett will be a boom-or-bust TE1 for a week 7 showdown with the Falcons.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jimmy Graham (Packers), Zach Ertz (Eagles), Noah Fant (Broncos)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Patriots
Another trash offense met the unforgiving wrath of the Patriots defense last Thursday night. While Daniel Jones and an absolutely depleted Giants offense were fortunate enough to post the 1st passing TD of the season against the league's top defense, the rest of the game was an unwavering nightmare as they turned the ball over at will (3 INT and a FUM REC which resulted in a TD) and allowed a blocked punt to be returned for a score. Sam Darnold's frail spleen and a wretched Jets offensive line are the next poor souls set to be disemboweled by this group of merciless executioners.
Honorable Mentions: Broncos, Panthers, Saints
Another trash offense met the unforgiving wrath of the Patriots defense last Thursday night. While Daniel Jones and an absolutely depleted Giants offense were fortunate enough to post the 1st passing TD of the season against the league's top defense, the rest of the game was an unwavering nightmare as they turned the ball over at will (3 INT and a FUM REC which resulted in a TD) and allowed a blocked punt to be returned for a score. Sam Darnold's frail spleen and a wretched Jets offensive line are the next poor souls set to be disemboweled by this group of merciless executioners.
Honorable Mentions: Broncos, Panthers, Saints
LVP: Cowboys
BREAKING NEWS: Apparently Luke Falk was the primary reason the Jets offense was allowing so many fantasy points every week!!!! Sam Darnold led the Jets to 24 points while only getting sacked twice and throwing 1 pick against a Cowboys defense that was projected to be a top 3 fantasy defense this week. The 'Boys have regressed significantly on defense after a superb 2018 and can be safely dropped in all leagues.
BREAKING NEWS: Apparently Luke Falk was the primary reason the Jets offense was allowing so many fantasy points every week!!!! Sam Darnold led the Jets to 24 points while only getting sacked twice and throwing 1 pick against a Cowboys defense that was projected to be a top 3 fantasy defense this week. The 'Boys have regressed significantly on defense after a superb 2018 and can be safely dropped in all leagues.
Dishonorable Mentions: Packers, Chargers, Titans
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