Quarterback
MVP: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
A surprising 4th quarter garbage time appearance for the Chiefs propelled Mahomes to the top of a closely contested fantasy QB leaderboard this week. Mahomes threw for 340 YDS, 2 TD's, an INT and a 2-PT conversion while adding another 21 YDS and a TD on the ground in a shocking home loss to the Raiders. Mahomes will look to put up similar numbers in a winning effort against a banged-up Bills defense in Week 6 that just got rolled over by the Titans.
Honorable Mentions: Deshaun Watson (Texans), Russell Wilson (Seahawks), Justin Herbert (Chargers)
LVP: Joe Burrow (Bengals)
Burrow experienced his first real "welcome to the NFL" wake up call on Sunday afternoon against the Ravens. The rookie signalcaller got sacked 7 times, turned the ball over twice (1 INT, 1 lost fumble), failed to reach the endzone and mustered only 193 total YDS (183 passing, 10 rushing) in a blowout loss where the Bengals mustered just 3 points. A Week 6 date with the elite Colts defense won't be an ideal bounceback spot for the reigning #1 pick.
Dishonorable Mentions: Matt Ryan (Falcons), Tom Brady (Buccaneers), Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
Running Back
MVP: Mike Davis (Panthers)
Another week, another steady diet of touches for Davis. The journeyman running back led the Panthers in receptions (9), scrimmage YDS (149) and found the endzone once again in a relatively easy victory over the lowly Falcons. Davis has been shockingly productive as Christian McCaffery's replacement and should at least have a shot of keeping a role in this offense once CMC returns in the next 2-3 weeks.
Honorable Mentions: Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys), Miles Sanders (Eagles), Todd Gurley (Falcons)
LVP: Devin Singletary (Bills)
Anybody who left Singletary in their lineups for the rare edition of Tuesday Night Football were not rewarded for their patience. The 2nd year back was depressingly lethargic against a Titans D that ranked 31st in the league against the run coming into this game, managing just 25 YDS on 11 carries in a truly stunning blowout loss. Consistency has been Singletary's worst enemy since he came into the league and even if rookie Zack Moss returns to the fold and cuts into his workload, it wouldn't be shocking if he was much more productive against the Chiefs next Monday.
Dishonorable Mentions: James Robinson (Jaguars), Antonio Gibson (Washington Football Team), Joshua Kelley (Chargers)
Wide Receiver
MVP: DK Metcalf (Seahawks)
Metcalf's ridiculous start to the 2020 season continued against the Vikings on Sunday nigh, as he beat up on this inexperienced corner group (6 REC/93 YDS/2 TD's). He enters the Seahawks bye week with 496 YDS (he's finished between 92 and 110 YDS in all 5 games) and 5 TD's on just 22 receptions, which will make him a weekly WR1 if he can keep rolling the rest of the way
Honorable Mentions: Adam Thielen (Vikings), DeAndre Hopkins (Cardinals), Jamison Crowder (Jets)
LVP: Amari Cooper (Cowboys)
It took 5 weeks, but we finally got to see Amari Cooper's 1st disappearing act of 2020. The Cowboys top receiver was outshined by CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup, only touching the ball 3 times (2 REC/21 YDS, 1 CAR/-2 YDS) in a shootout win over the Giants. Cooper should have no problem maintaining a healthy targetshare with Andy Dalton under center and will likely be back to his WR2 ways in short order.
Dishonorable Mentions: Terry McLaurin (Washington Football Team), Justin Jefferson (Vikings), JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
Kelce was far and away the best pass catcher for the Chiefs on Sunday, slicing up the Raiders for 108 YDS and a TD on 8 catches. Excellence could be in the cards once again for Kelce in Week 6 when he squares off against a depleted Bills secondary/linebacker group that just surrendered 2 TD's to Jonnu Smith.
Honorable Mentions: Jonnu Smith (Titans), Mark Andrews (Ravens), Jared Cook (Saints)
LVP: Zach Ertz (Eagles)
Ertz was a complete afterthought against the Steelers (1 REC/6 YDS) as Carson Wentz turned to 2nd year player Travis Fulgham and Greg Ward to make plays in the passing game. Ertz's inability to make noise as the lone long-standing option in a depleted receiving corps is very concerning and really the only reason to keep starting him is because the lack of replacement options are even shakier.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dalton Schultz (Cowboys), Hayden Hurst (Falcons), Tyler Higbee (Rams)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Ravens
After back-to-back uninspired performances, the Ravens reaffirmed themselves as a top-tier defense against the Bengals. They absolutely teed off on this horrible offensive line and rookie quarterback, registering 7 sacks, 2 FUM REC, an INT and a TD in a dominant 27-3 victory. They'll look to keep the good times rolling against the struggling Eagles in Week 6.
Honorable Mentions: Rams, Colts, Steelers
LVP: Bills
While the Titans were far from a plus matchup (they had surrendered the 3rd least fantasy points to defenses coming into the week), the Bills putrid performance (42 points allowed, 0 sacks or takeaways) was still shocking and unacceptable. Even if Tre'Davious White, Levi Wallace and Matt Milano return to the fold next week, they won't be starting against the Chiefs.
Dishonorable Mentions: 49ers, Chiefs, Saints
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