Quarterback
MVP: Dak Prescott (Cowboys)
Prescott's 2nd straight primetime game in the state of California went a whole lot better than the previous one. The Cowboys signalcaller put together his best game of 2023 so far by a wide margin-throwing for 272 YDS and a TD and rushing (!) for 40 YDS and another score-as he powered his squad to a narrow victory over the Chargers. Hopefully this is a sign that Prescott will be a QB1 the rest of the way when the Cowboys return to action in Week 8 after a heavily underwhelming start in Mike McCarthy's low-wattage, run-heavy system.
Honorable Mentions: Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins), Jared Goff (Lions)
LVP: Kirk Cousins (Vikings)
Even in an easy matchup against a poor, injury-riddled Bears secondary, not having Justin Jefferson out there did a number on Kirk Cousins' output. He ended up throwing for just 181 YDS and a single TD while also registered -5 rushing YDS and a lost fumble in a depressingly narrow win for the Vikings over a Bears team that lost Justin Fields early in the second half. Cousins should not be viewed as a starter for this week's contest against the 49ers elite defense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Brock Purdy (49ers), Matthew Stafford (Rams), Joe Burrow (Bengals)
Running Back
MVP: Raheem Mostert (Dolphins)
De'Von Achane's trip to the IR did wonders for Mostert's already high fantasy stock. The veteran back was the Dolphins most utilized weapon against the Panthers on Sunday as he amassed scrimmage 132 scrimmage YDS and 3 TD's on 20 touches. Mostert could be in line for an arguably overdue dud in Week 8 against an Eagles front that has been bottling up the run all season long.
Honorable Mentions: Kyren Williams (Rams), Travis Etienne Jr. (Jaguars), Derrick Henry (Titans)
LVP: Dameon Pierce (Texans)
Another week, another new low point for Pierce in the 2023 season. Not only did Pierce only pick up 34 YDS on 13 carries against the Saints, he ceded work to Devin Singletary-who outperformed him considerably (62 YDS on 13 touches) and looked considerably more explosive whenever he touched the ball. It wouldn't be shocking to see Singletary continue to eat into his workload moving forward, so Pierce's fantasy owners are going to want to monitor the backfield situation in Houston closely following their bye this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Rachaad White (Buccaneers), James Cook (Bills), Joe Mixon (Bengals)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Tyreek Hill (Dolphins)
Hill's claim on the title of 2023's overall fantasy WR1 grew even stronger this week as he diced up the Panthers for 163 YDS and a TD on just 6 receptions. The Eagles struggling secondary is going to have throw everything they have at Hill in order to not be the next team that he casually drops 150+ YDS on.
Honorable Mentions: Amon-Ra St.Brown (Lions), Cooper Kupp (Rams), Adam Thielen (Panthers)
LVP: Davante Adams (Raiders)
The Patriots didn't do much right on Sunday in Vegas, but they did ensure Adams was a non-factor. The Raiders star WR only managed 2 catches for 29 YDS and 5 total TGTS (one of which led to an INT when Jabrill Peppers laid a vicious clean hit on him in the 1st quarter) as he got outshined by ex-Patriot Jakobi Meyers and rookie tight end Michael Mayer in the passing game. Even with the possibility of Jimmy Garoppolo being sidelined with the back injury that forced him out of the Patriots game, a Week 7 showdown with the lowly Bears secondary is a great bounceback spot for the 3x All-Pro.
Dishonorable Mentions: DeAndre Hopkins (Titans), Tee Higgins (Bengals), Puka Nacua (Rams)
Tight End
MVP: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
Our national nightmare is over: Kelce has finally put up a 100-YD performance during the 2023 season. Although he did fail to make into the endzone, his fantasy owners have to be pleased with his 9 REC/124 YD line against the horrendous Broncos. Another divisional bout with the Chargers is up next for Kelce.
Honorable Mentions: Dalton Schultz (Texans), Kyle Pitts (Falcons), Mark Andrews (Ravens)
LVP: George Kittle (49ers)
The infallible legend of Brock Purdy took a hit this past week as the Browns monstrous defense held him to just 125 YDS, 1 TD and a 44.4 CMP% in a shocking road loss for the 49ers. Given Purdy's struggles, it's not a surprise that Kittle was also really quiet. He actually was as quiet as someone can be without being completely shut out-securing 1 catch for 1 YD on the afternoon. Fortunately for the entire 49ers offense that might be without Christian McCaffery this week after he exited Sunday's game with a rib and oblique injuries, their Week 8 contest is with a below average Vikings defense that especially struggles with containing the pass.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tyler Higbee (Rams), Jake Ferguson (Cowboys), Logan Thomas (Commanders)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Chiefs
On a night where Patrick Mahomes didn't play his best, the Chiefs D ensured that they did their part to help them earn another easy win against the Broncos by picking up 4 sacks, 2 INT's, a fumble recovery and allowing just 8 points on the evening. They'll be a shaky start against the Chargers in Week 8.
Honorable Mentions: Jets, Ravens, Lions
LVP: Cowboys
There was actually zero teams in the league that registered 0 or negative D/ST points in Week 6, which paved the way for the Cowboys ho-hum performance last night to earn LVP. Before the final drive of the game where they picked up a sack and an INT, the Cowboys appeared to be headed to a 0 sack/takeaway evening in a 20-17 victory over the Chargers, but alas they got 3 fantasy points in the final seconds before their win became official. The Cowboys are heading into their bye as a top 3-5 D/ST option and there's no reason to think that will change when they return to the field 12 days from now in a home contest versus the Rams.
Dishonorable Mentions: Patriots, Saints, Dolphins
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