Quarterback
Biggest Winner: Jordan Love (Packers)
The mentee bested the mentor as Jordan Love went into Pittsburgh and spoiled Aaron Rodgers first (and almost certainly only) chance at beating the Packers with a masterful performance (360 YDS/3 TD/1 2 PT-CNV). This was a much needed get right game for Love as he put together back-to-back quiet showings since returning from bye in Week 6. He'll square off against a burnable Panthers D in Week 9.
Honorable Mentions: Drake Maye (Patriots), Justin Herbert (Chargers), Jalen Hurts (Eagles)
Biggest Loser: Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
Mayfield's magic was completely absent for a second straight game as he mustered just 152 passing YDS and a lost fumble as the defense/special teams carried the Bucs to an easy win over the Saints. Their Week 9 bye couldn't be coming at a better time and hopefully Mayfield can get guys like Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin back when they return to action against the Patriots in Week 10.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Caleb Williams (Bears), Jaxson Dart (Giants)
Running Back
Biggest Winner: Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
Taylor only needed 14 touches (12 carries, 2 receptions) to eviscerate an overwhelmed Titans defense. He racked up an astonishing 174 scrimmage YDS and 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving) before retiring to the bench early in another blowout win for the now 8-1 Colts. After the other candidate stumbled this week, Taylor has moved into pole position in the fantasy MVP race and very well could stay there the rest of the way assuming that he remains healthy or doesn't hit a mid-season wall.
Honorable Mentions: James Cook (Bills), Breece Hall (Jets), Saquon Barkley (Eagles)
Biggest Loser: Bijan Robinson (Falcons)
No one is immune to duds in the world of fantasy football, but the top dual-threat back in the league right now eating shit against the Dolphins porous defense is a complete shock. To be fair to Robinson, game script and a lost fumble were the primary reasons he had such an uneventful day (9 carries for 25 YDS, 3 receptions for 23 YDS) as the Kirk Cousins-led Falcons got shellacked by the lowly Dolphins at home. Robinson could be in for tough sledding once again in Week 9 against a Patriots defense that has been good against the run in 2025.
Dishonorable Mentions: Alvin Kamara (Saints), Jordan Mason (Vikings), Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Commanders)
Wide Receiver
Biggest Winner: Rashee Rice (Chiefs)
Last night was the Rashee Rice show at Arrowhead as the 3rd-year wideout was one of the focal points of the passing attack (9/93/1) and factored into the run game with 2 carries for 12 YDS in the Chiefs commanding win over the shorthanded Commanders. Rice has hit the ground running in his first two games back from suspension and will look to keep rolling against the Bills this Sunday.
Honorable Mentions: Michael Pittman Jr. (Colts), Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins), Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
Biggest Loser: Quentin Johnston (Chargers)
On a night where Justin Herbert absolutely dismantled the Vikings defense, Johnston was left out of the fun. In fact, he didn't even register a single target as Ladd McConkey and rookie tight Oronde Gadsden were the primary beneficiaries of Herbert's big night. After an incredible opening 4 weeks, Johnston has crashed down to Earth in whiplash-inducing fashion with just 70 YDS and a score in his last 3 games. He'll be a risky starting option against the Titans in Week 9.
Dishonorable Mentions: Deebo Samuel (Commanders), Jerry Jeudy (Browns), Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)
Tight End
Biggest Winner: Tucker Kraft (Packers)
The Steelers defense had absolutely no answer for Kraft on Sunday night as he erupted for 143 YDS and 2 TD's on 7 receptions. Kraft will look to extend his TD streak to 4 games in Week 9 against a Panthers defense that has struggled to cover TE's all season long.
Honorable Mentions: Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Dallas Goedert (Eagles), Orande Gadsden (Chargers)
Biggest Loser: Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)
Ferguson's incredible fantasy run from Weeks 2-7 came to a screeching halt as the target/redzone scoring machine failed to catch his lone target in a game against the Broncos where Dak Prescott turned in his first poor performance of 2025. He'll have a great chance to bounce back this week against a Cardinals defense that has been rather generous to tight ends this season.
Dishonorable Mentions: Dalton Kincaid (Bills), T.J. Hockenson (Vikings), Zach Ertz (Commanders)
Defense/Special Teams
Biggest Winner: Buccaneers
As I mentioned above, the Bucs rode the strong play of their defense to a 23-3 victory over the Saints. Todd Bowles' group got 5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 INT's including a pick 6 in the 1st quarter by edge rusher Anthony Nelson where he ran straight through Spencer Rattler on his way into the endzone. The Bucs have been an up-and down group so far this year and very well could remain the way the rest of the way.
Honorable Mentions: Bills, Patriots, Chiefs
Biggest Loser: Steelers
Jordan Love absolutely tore a hole through the Steelers defense on Sunday in a 35-25 loss for Mike Tomlin's team that saw them post 0 sacks or takeaways. I feel like a broken record at this point, but the Steelers are no longer a reliable fantasy D/ST option and should only be rostered/started when they have a soft matchup (which they won't have until Week 12 against the Bears).
Dishonorable Mentions: Falcons, Bengals, Vikings
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