Quarterback
MVP: Josh Allen (Bills)
If Allen didn't get pulled at the start of the 4th quarter, he would've cleared 50 fantasy points with ease. Save for an INT, the Bills signalcaller put together a flawless performance (424 YDS/4 TD's passing, 42 YDS rushing) against the reeling Steelers that allowed him to leapfrog Lamar Jackson as the highest scoring fantasy QB thus far. A potential shootout with the fellow AFC heavyweight Chiefs awaits Allen and the Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Honorable Mentions: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Kirk Cousins (Vikings)
LVP: Russell Wilson (Broncos)
So much for Wilson righting the ship after his solid Week 4 outing against the Raiders. Russ once again looked lost and displayed questionable accuracy/decisionmaking as he put together a poor showing (274 YDS/0 TD/2 INT's/22 Rushing YDS) in a losing effort against the similarly bad Colts that they had every opportunity to win. If Wilson can't do anything against a shockingly helpless, Josy Bosa-less Chargers defense on Monday night, he should be benched on an indefinite basis.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jared Goff (Lions), Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars), Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Running Back
MVP: Austin Ekeler (Chargers)
Ekeler's return to fantasy relevance continued in a big way as he served as the clear focal point of the Chargers offense in their road victory over the Browns, earning a season-high 20 touches (16 carries, 4 receptions) which he turned into 199 scrimmage YDS and a pair of scores. Herbert's lingering back injury and Keenan Allen's continued absence with a hamstring injury has given Ekler the workload he needed to snap out of his early season funk and that will keep him on the RB1 map even in a tough Week 6 matchup against the Broncos stout run D.
Honorable Mentions: Leonard Fournette (Buccaneers), Breece Hall (Jets), Josh Jacobs (Raiders)
LVP: A.J. Dillon (Packers)
Despite averaging nearly 6 YDS per carry, Dillon was an afterthought for the Packers offense in Sunday's surprising loss to the Giants-finishing the day with an unimpressive 6 CAR/34 YD line. While the Packers backfield split has been every bit as wonky as expected, Dillon has too much upside as a rusher (particularly in the redzone) to sit in 12+ team leagues.
Dishonorable Mentions: James Robinson (Jaguars), Cam Akers (Rams), J.K. Dobbins (Ravens)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Gabe Davis (Bills)
Safe to say Davis' injured ankle felt a bit better than it did a week ago. Davis put the jets on and hauled in 3 deep targets for a ridiculous 171 YDS and 2 TD's in a blowout victory over the Steelers. Considering that the Chiefs allowed a couple of long bomb TD's to Davante Adams last night, Davis could easily do similar damage this week.
Honorable Mentions: Davante Adams (Raiders), Justin Jefferson (Vikings), Tyler Lockett (Sehawks)
LVP: Christian Kirk (Jaguars)
About the only thing the Texans have done well this season is defend the pass and Kirk learned that the hard way this week. Jacksonville's top wideout got bottled up all afternoon and managed to secure just 1 catch for 11 YDS in a 2nd straight losing effort for the Jags. As quiet as he's been over the past 2 games, Kirk commands far too high of a target share (his per game average prior to this week was an even 9) in this offense to remain slumping for too much longer.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins), A.J. Brown (Eagles), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
Last night, the world witnessed one of the greatest fantasy football explosions in history. Despite finishing the game with only 25 YDS-which is his season low by a mile, Kelce was able to secure 4 short TD's in the redzone that not only salvaged his evening but swayed the outcome of a whole lot of matchups late Monday night. Anybody who invested a top 15-20 pick in Kelce has to be thrilled with the results thus far as this man continues to prove that he's the most productive pass-catching tight end the game has ever seen.
Honorable Mentions: Mark Andrews (Ravens), Hayden Hurst (Bengals), Dallas Goedert (Eagles)
LVP: T.J. Hockenson (Lions)
Joining Russell Wilson on the Week 4 MVP to Week 5 LVP pipeline is one T.J. Hockenson-who was held to 1 catch for 6 YDS on a day where the Lions offense struggled mightily against the Patriots, and Jared Goff seemed to only have eyes for 3rd string running back Craig Reynolds on dump off passes. The frustratingly erratic 4th-year pro will look to get back on the plus side of the coin when the Lions return to action versus the Cowboys in Week 7.
Dishonorable Mentions: Gerald Everett (Chargers), Tyler Conklin (Jets), Robert Tonyan (Packers)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Cowboys
Matthew Stafford and the Rams banged-up, sneaky awful offensive line was not prepared for the pain the Cowboys were ready to inflict on them on Sunday. Dan Quinn let his physical, athletic front 7 run wild and they were able to parlay their effective all-out assault on their overmatched opponents into 5 sacks, 2 FUM REC, an INT and a TD in a 23-10 road victory. The special teams unit also got in on the action with a blocked FG in the 3rd quarter. This outstanding group will get their toughest test of 2022 to date when they head up to Philly to take on the undefeated Eagles on Sunday night.
Honorable Mentions: 49ers, Bills, Broncos
LVP: Dolphins
As much as losing Teddy Bridgewater on their 1st offensive play of the day hurt the Dolphins on Sunday, the play of their defense is what ultimately cost them the game on Sunday. This very talented group had no answers for Breece Hall, Zach Wilson and Michael Carter as they allowed the not exactly explosive Jets offense to hang 38 points on them in a shocking blowout loss. They won't be worth starting against the Vikings solid offense this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Chargers, Rams, Saints
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