Quarterback
MVP: Josh Allen (Bills)
While not quite at the historic levels of his Week 14 performance in LA, Allen spun another all-around gem in a shootout win versus the Lions-throwing for 362 YDS and 2 TD's and rushing for 68 YDS and 2 TD's. Allen will have a really good chance to stretch his 4+ TD streak to 4 games when the Bills return to Orchard Park to take on the ghastly Patriots on Sunday afternoon.
Honorable Mentions: Jared Goff (Lions), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
LVP: Brock Purdy (49ers)
Sloppy conditions in Santa Clara and poor performances from everybody else on the offense not named George Kittle led to Purdy having one of the worst games of his career (142 YDS, 0 TD's, INT, 3 rushing YDS) in a gut-wrenching loss to the Rams last Thursday night. Purdy will be a questionable starting option for his Week 16 showdown with the Dolphins.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins), Kyler Murray (Cardinals), C.J. Stroud (Texans)
Running Back
MVP: James Conner (Cardinals)
Conner rolled in a soft matchup versus the Patriots, registering 138 scrimmage YDS on 21 touches (16 carries, 5 receptions) in an easy win for the Cardinals that snapped their 3-game losing skid coming off their Week 11 bye. The steady veteran leader of the Cards backfield committee has another good matchup this week against the Panthers bottom-ranked run defense.
Honorable Mentions: Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions), James Cook (Bills), Chase Brown (Bengals)
LVP: Najee Harris (Steelers)
It was a really rough day at the office for Harris as the Eagles stout front and lethal ball control offense rendered him damn near useless as he got just 21 YDS on his 7 touches (6 carries, 1 reception) in a deflating loss for the AFC North leaders. Harris' day actually could've been worse if the pitch from Russell Wilson that he failed to corral counted as a fumble for him. He'll hope for a much better, busier day on Sunday against a Ravens squad that he picked up 93 YDS against in their prior meeting this season.
Dishonorable Mentions: Javonte Williams (Broncos), Derrick Henry (Ravens), Chuba Hubbard (Panthers)
Wide Receiver
MVP: Davante Adams (Jets)
It happened at least 6 weeks too late, but Adams has finally had his 1st signature moment as a Jet. The embattled star wideout looked like the All-Pro version of himself that we haven't see much over the past 2 seasons as he carved up the Jaguars for 9/198/1 and a successful 2-PT CNV reception. He'll almost certainly revert back to his mortal 32-year-old present day self against the Rams in Week 16.
Honorable Mentions: Mike Evans (Buccaneers), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions), Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars)
LVP: Amari Cooper (Bills)
To say that Cooper wasn't involved in Josh Allen's monster day in Detroit would somehow be an understatement. The newest Bills wideout didn't even register a target as Allen primarily favored Ty Johnson, Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid in the passing game on this particular day. Cooper will look to redeem himself against the suspect Patriots secondary in Week 16.
Dishonorable Mentions: Cooper Kupp (Rams), Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals), Tyreek Hill (Dolphins)
Tight End
MVP: Jonnu Smith (Dolphins)
Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagaovailoa's failed connections downfield that led to 3 picks and Jaylen Waddle's early exit with a knee injury opened the doors for Smith to become a checkdown magnet against the Texans and he delivered in a big way with the type of line (9/48/1) that PPR players dream of for their pass-catchers-especially at the TE position. Smith's status as a late-emerging 2024 fantasy star will be tested in a big way this week when the Dolphins take on a 49ers defense that has been tough against tight ends all season long.
Honorable Mentions: Sam LaPorta (Lions), Trey McBride (Cardinals), Pat Freiermuth (Steelers)
LVP: Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)
For a 2nd straight week, Ferguson failed to take advantage of a terrific matchup by hauling in just 2 grabs for 23 YDS against the Panthers on Sunday. He'll look to avoid making it 3 underperformances in plus matchups in a row when the Cowboys take on the Bucs in Week 16.
Dishonorable Mentions: Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Cade Otton (Buccaneers), Brock Bowers (Raiders)
Defense/Special Teams
MVP: Chiefs
Nothing can stop a defensive slump quite like a day where Jameis Winston's worst gunslinger tendencies are on full display. The Chiefs were able to muster a ridiculous 5 sacks and 6 takeaways (4 INT's, 2 FUM REC's) in their 21-7 victory over the Browns. They even forced Winston out of the game early in the 4th quarter and earned their final pick of the day against his replacement Dorian Thompson-Robinson! A struggling but generally turnover-averse Texans offense is up next for the Chiefs.
Honorable Mentions: Broncos, Packers, Texans
LVP: Lions
The wheels finally came all the way off for the Lions defense against the Bills after weeks of poor play largely brought on their increasingly large share of injured starters on that side of the ball. Aaron Glenn's group surrendered a whopping 48 points, got 0 sacks or takeaways and lost another 3 starters over this hellish 60 minutes of football. Even with their certified hospital status at all 3 levels, they'll be worth trotting out as a starter for their Week 16 matchup with the Bears limp, aloof offense.
Dishonorable Mentions: Bills, Chargers, 49ers
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