Quarterback
MVP: Caleb Williams (Bears)
Williams put together the best game of his rookie campaign thus far in London on Sunday morning, shredding the Jaguars for 226 YDS and 4 TD's while adding 56 YDS on the ground in a statement win for the Bears. The reigning #1 overall pick has found his footing over the past few weeks after a brutal start to the year and should remain on the QB1 radar when the Bears return to action against the Commanders in Week 8.
Honorable Mentions: Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), Jordan Love (Packers), Jared Goff (Lions)
LVP: Dak Prescott (Cowboys)
The Cowboys Week 7 bye couldn't be coming at a better time. Prescott was among the worst Cowboys on the field on Sunday in their hilariously lopsided loss to the Lions, throwing for 178 scoreless YDS and 2 picks. After a shaky 8 TD/6 INT start to 2024, Prescott should be left out of starting lineups until he gets his shit together.
Dishonorable Mentions: Kyler Murray (Cardinals), Kirk Cousins (Falcons), Geno Smith (Seahawks)
Running Back
MVP: Joe Mixon (Texans)
Mixon's return to action after a 3-game absence with an ankle ailment was a mighty eventful one. Despite playing on a pitch count, he managed to rip off 132 scrimmage YDS and 2 TD's on only 15 touches (13 carries, 2 receptions) against the Patriots. He'll be an RB1 for their Week 8 tilt with the Packers.
Honorable Mentions: Derrick Henry (Ravens), Bijan Robinson (Falcons), David Montgomery (Lions)
LVP: James Conner (Cardinals)
Negative game script and riding the pine for a bit after a fumble in the 2nd quarter led to Conner having a pretty ugly afternoon against the Packers, registering 46 YDS on 11 touches (7 carries, 4 receptions). Conner also managed to ding up his ankle late, so his practice availability will be monitoring ahead of their Week 7 showdown with the Chargers.
Dishonorable Mentions: Javonte Williams (Broncos), Saquon Barkley (Eagles), Antonio Gibson (Patriots)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)
On a day where the Bucs running backs were the main stars of the show, Godwin managed to seize some of the spotlight for himself. The veteran wideout secured 11 catches for 125 YDS and 2 TD's (all season highs) in a wild road win over the Saints. Godwin is being blessed with another plus matchup against the Ravens this week.
Honorable Mentions: Garrett Wilson (Jets), A.J. Brown (Eagles), Terry McLaurin (Commanders)
LVP: D.J. Moore (Bears)
Moore's day almost went differently as he got tackled just shy of the goal line on a screen pass in the 3rd quarter, but alas, he was left with a boring 4 REC/20 YD statline on a day where the Bears dominated the Jaguars. This was the only 2nd game all season that Moore had less than 5 receptions and 6 targets, so this quit showing will probably serve as an outlier.
Dishonorable Mentions: Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars), Brandon Aiyuk (49ers), Calvin Ridley (Titans)
Tight End
MVP: Cole Kmet (Bears)
Kmet was the surprise top star of the Bears passing attack this past week, securing 5 catches for 70 YDS and 2 TD's versus the Jaguars. He's been a solid starting option for much of this year, and I have no reason to believe that will change as long as he's out there.
Honorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), Mark Andrews (Ravens), Trey McBride (Cardinals)
LVP: Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)
After a couple decent games in a row, Ferguson reverted back to the kind of duds he was posting to start the year-making just 3 catches for 11 YDS in the Cowboys horrendous loss to the Lions. Ferguson will remain on the TE1/TE2 borderline when the Cowboys take the field against the 49ers in Week 8.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tucker Kraft (Packers), Pat Friermuth (Steelers), Isaiah Likely (Ravens)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Steelers
Outside of surrendering a TD on the opening drive, the Steelers were dialed in against the lowly Raiders on Sunday, accumulating a sack, INT, 2 fumble recoveries and a blocked punt in a 32-13 win. They have a date with the Jets in Week 6.
Honorable Mentions: Texans, Eagles, Bears
LVP: Jets
Robert Saleh had to be having a nice big laugh at home after this performance versus the Bills. The vaunted Jets defense was far from great last night versus, picking up 2 sacks and 0 takeaways in a 23-20 loss where they allowed several huge gains and had zero answer for rookie Ray Davis-who was making a spot start for the injured James Cook-on the ground. They'll be looking for redemption against the Russell Wilson-led Steelers this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Cowboys, Broncos, Ravens
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