Quarterback
MVP: Jayden Daniels (Commanders)
Daniels returns to this spot for the 2nd straight week, only this time it came in a decisive Commanders victory and not a head-spinning loss. The rookie signalcaller punished the Titans for the slew of mistakes they made on both sides of the ball, amassing 206 YDS and 3 TD's through the air and 34 YDS and a TD on the ground. He also threw another pick-his 4th in the last 3 games, but that clearly didn't put much of a damper on his big day. Daniels goes into his Week 14 bye as the overall fantasy QB2 behind Lamar Jackson, but he may have a hard time holding onto a top 5 spot down the stretch with Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield all within striking distance of his point total.
Honorable Mentions: Josh Allen (Bills), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins)
LVP: Brock Purdy (49ers)
Purdy's return to action after a 1-week absence couldn't have gone any worse as the whipping lake effect snow in Orchard Park and a hungry Bills team caused him to be a complete non-factor (94 YDS, 4 Rushing YDS, 0 TD, lost fumble). He'll undoubtedly be thrilled to return to the warm climate of Santa Clara this week to take on the Bears.
Dishonorable Mentions: Justin Herbert (Chargers), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), C.J. Stroud (Texans)
Running Back
MVP: Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)
On a day where Baker Mayfield wasn't at all sharp, the Bucs offense relied heavily on Irving to make plays, and he delivered in a big way. The rookie back went absolutely ballistic against the Panthers porous defense, picking up 152 YDS and a score on his 25 carries. He also added another 33 YDS from his 3 receptions on the day. Irving has been kind of a revelation of late for the Bucs offense as he's been the primary reason their rushing attack has gone from the worst in the league a year ago to #8 overall this year. He'll be a strong RB2 for their Week 14 tilt with the Raiders.
Honorable Mentions: Bijan Robinson (Falcons), Najee Harris (Steelers), Joe Mixon (Texans)
LVP: Chuba Hubbard (Panthers)
It was a miserable day at the office for Hubbard against the Bucs as he not only gained just 43 YDS on 12 carries, wasn't targeted in the passing game at all and lost a fumble that led to the Bucs kicking the game-winning field goal in OT but ceded a fair number of snaps to rookie Jonathon Brooks. Question marks over his role moving forward paired with a tough matchup versus the Eagles make him a strong bench candidate in Week 14.
Dishonorable Mentions: Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks), Breece Hall (Jets), Tony Pollard (Titans)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Jerry Jeudy (Browns)
Never doubt the power of revenge. Jeudy had one of the most improbable fantasy explosions in recent memory by putting together easily the best game of his career (9 REC/235 YDS/TD/2 PT-CNV) against the Broncos-who traded him to the Browns back in March. While he obviously won't replicate this performance again, Jeudy has really hit his stride since Jameis Winston became the Browns starting quarterback in Week 8-averaging 6.6 receptions and 122.8 YDS per game over that period. He'll be on the WR2/3 borderline for this week's contest with the Steelers
Honorable Mentions: Terry McLaurin (Commanders), Keenan Allen (Bears), Mike Evans (Buccaneers)
LVP: Tank Dell (Texans)
Dell putting together his quietest game (1 REC/23 YDS/4 TGTS) in over a month against the Jaguars putrid secondary is a bit of a head-scratcher, especially given how much C.J. Stroud had been looking his way in recent weeks (an average of 7.5 times per game over the previous 4 weeks). Following the Texans Week 14 bye, Dell's up-and-down 2024 campaign will close out with the appropriately boom-or-bust matchup trio of the Vikings, Chiefs and Ravens during the fantasy playoffs.
Dishonorable Mentions: Deebo Samuel (49ers), Amari Cooper (Bills), Cooper Kupp (Rams)
Tight End
MVP: Brock Bowers (Raiders)
Bowers got to show the whole world how great of a season he's having for a wretched Raiders team when he absolutely torched the Chiefs defense (10 REC/140 YDS/TD, 1 CAR/2 YDS) during Amazon's Black Friday game. The University of Georgia product has delivered huge value for his fantasy managers as an 8th or 9th round pick in most leagues as he is currently on track to be the overall TE1 for 2024. The Bucs are the next team that have the misfortune of going against him.
Honorable Mentions: David Njoku (Browns), Jonnu Smith (Dolphins), Mark Andrews (Ravens)
LVP: Kyle Pitts (Falcons)
Kirk Cousins suddenly looking old as hell and Bijan Robinson earning even more touches than he was getting a month ago is not a good recipe for Pitts. The famously erratic Falcons tight end put up his second donut of 2024 versus the Chargers on Sunday afternoon and was targeted just 2 times on a day where only Drake London and Ray-Ray McCloud could get on the same page as Cousins. Since his 4/91/2 eruption against the Bucs in Week 8, Pitts has just 1 multi-catch game and 0 TD's. Start him at your own peril against the Vikings in Week 14.
Dishonorable Mentions: George Kittle (49ers), T.J. Hockenson (Vikings), Cade Otton (Buccaneers)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Broncos
The Broncos usually stout defense was pretty awful last night against the Browns, surrendering 552 YDS of total offense and 32 points. So how did they end in the MVP column? Jameis F'n Winston baby! Winston put together one of his gunslinger masterpieces as he took 3 sacks and threw 3 INT's including a pair of pick 6's that ultimately won the Broncos the game. This group will have a real soft landing spot when they return to action in Week 15 to take on the Colts turnover-prone, largely ineffective offense.
Honorable Mentions: Cowboys, Steelers, Bills
LVP: 49ers
Anybody who played the 49ers this week with the hopes that the snow in Orchard Park would keep things tight paid for it dearly as they allowed 35 points without getting a single sack or takeaway. As long as Nick Bosa remains out, they'll be a shaky play, even in plus matchups like the one they have with the Bears this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Ravens, Texans, Eagles
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