Quarterback
MVP: Deshaun Watson (Texans)
Texans and Lions fans alike were thankful for Watson's Turkey Day explosion (318 YDS/4 TD/0 INT/1 2-PT CNV/24 Rushing YDS) that brought Houston a W and an end to the pitiful Matt Patricia-era in Detroit. While Will Fuller's season-ending suspension is certainly a blow to Watson's stock, he's been playing far too well over the past 8 weeks or so to consider benching him.
Honorable Mentions: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Kirk Cousins (Vikings), Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
LVP: Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
Looks like Murray is capable of disappointing his fantasy owners in 2020 after all. A combination of an ailing shoulder that limited his rushing attempts and Bill Belichick cooking up a solid defensive gameplan kept the rising star QB (178 YDS/0 TD/1 INT/31 rushing YDS) in check throughout a tough 20-17 loss against the Patriots. A tough Rams defense awaits Murray in Week 13.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jared Goff (Rams), Cam Newton (Patriots), Derek Carr (Raiders)
Running Back
MVP: Derrick Henry (Titans)
Just 2 weeks after the Colts made him a non-factor outside of garbage time, Henry powered the Titans to a blowout victory in their 2nd matchup with their divisional foe-rushing for 178 YDS and 3 TD's on 27 carries. An up-and-down Browns front are the next group of unlucky souls that will be tasked with trying to slow down the most powerful runner in football.
Honorable Mentions: Antonio Gibson (Washington Football Team), Nick Chubb (Browns), James Robinson (Jaguars)
LVP: Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)
A week after posting his best game since Dak Prescott went down for the year, Elliott went straight back to the dumpster-registering only 39 YDS on 11 touches and losing yet another back-breaking fumble in a horrible Thanksgiving loss to Washington. This season has been nothing short of a prolonged nightmare for Zeke and any owner that used a top 3-5 pick on him has to be extremely disappointed with his poor production and ball security issues.
Dishonorable Mentions: Miles Sanders (Eagles), Josh Jacobs (Raiders), Alvin Kamara (Saints)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)
Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-Bunting are probably somewhere in Central Florida right now still trying to catch the Cheetah. Hill flat-out victimized a woefully unprepared Bucs defense to the tune of 13 catches for 269 YDS and 3 TD's. After a relatively quiet 2019 by his standards, Hill is playing the best football of his career in 2020 and should continue to be a massive asset for his fantasy owners for the upcoming playoff run.
Honorable Mentions: Will Fuller (Texans), Jarvis Landry (Browns), Allen Robinson (Bears)
LVP: Tyler Lockett (Seahawks)
D.K. Metcalf was the only Seahawk that really did anything of note in the passing game on Monday night and Lockett's sad statline (3 REC/23 YDS) is a testament to how good job of the Eagles did at containing everyone that wasn't wearing #14. The relatively up-and-down Lockett will look to bounce back against a solid-ish Giants secondary in Week 13.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tyler Boyd (Bengals), Darius Slayton (Giants), Christian Kirk (Cardinals)
Tight End
MVP: Dallas Goedert (Eagles)
In a rough outing for the entire Eagles offense against the Seahawks, Goedert emerged as the lone bright spot-putting up 7 catches for 75 YDS and a TD. Even with Zach Ertz presumably returning for this week's game against the Packers, Goedert should gobble up enough targets in this talent-depleted receiving corps to remain a viable TE1.
Honorable Mentions: Robert Tonyan (Packers), Evan Engram (Giants), Rob Gronkowski (Buccaneers)
LVP: Jonnu Smith (Titans)
Derrick Henry's aforementioned monster performance effectively took Smith out of the gameplan, as he didn't even see a target on a day where Ryan Tannehill only attempted 22 passes. The largely TE-dependent Smith should be more involved in Week 13 when the Titans square off with a Browns defense that is weaker against the pass than the run.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jared Cook (Saints), Darren Waller (Raiders), Noah Fant (Broncos)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Rams
Despite coming out on the losing end of a 23-20 rock fight with the 49ers, the Rams D shined once again forcing 3 turnovers (1 INT, 2 FUM REC's), getting 2 sacks and only surrendering 17 points (one of San Fran's TD's was a pick 6). This group may be the most underrated in the league right now and another strong performance in Week 13 against a suddenly vulnerable Cardinals offense should be in the cards.
Honorable Mentions: Packers, Dolphins, Steelers
LVP: Browns
The Browns D proved their below average status by failing to get a sack or takeaway in their 28-25 victory over the Mike Glennon-led Jaguars last Sunday. Don't bother starting them again until they play the Jets in Week 16.
Dishonorable Mentions: Colts, Bears, Chiefs
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