Week 6 Fantasy Football Winners and Losers

Quarterback: 
MVP: Drew Brees (Saints)
At the ripe age of 37, Brees continues to be an A+ fantasy quarterback option. Brees shredded the suddenly inept Panthers defense for 465 YDS and 4 TD in the Saints 41-38 victory on Sunday. Brees has a much rougher matchup this week against the Chiefs, but it would be a shock if he didn't at least put up serviceable numbers. 
Honorable Mentions: Marcus Mariota (Titans), Matthew Stafford (Lions), Cam Newton (Panthers)

LVP: Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
This is a classic example of when a solid real-life game didn't translate to a good fantasy performance. Wilson was the model of efficiency against the Falcons (270 YDS, 67.6 CMP%, 0 turnovers) but failed to reach the endzone against a defense that had allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks going into Week 6. Wilson will be a questionable start in Week 7 as he faces an Arizona Cardinals defense that has surrendered the 5th fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks so far this season. 
Dishonorable Mentions: Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Derek Carr (Raiders), Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)

Running Back
MVP: LeSean McCoy (Bills)
It may have been a year overdue, but LeSean McCoy finally got his revenge on Chip Kelly. McCoy  picked up 142 total YDS (140 rushing, 2 receiving) and 3 TD on 21 touches against the 49ers and undoubtedly haunted the dreams of his former head coach. The Bills have rode McCoy hard during their current 4-game winning streak and as long as that high volume of carries continues to net positive results, I expect him to maintain his status as one of the NFL's few true workhorse running backs.
Honorable Mentions: David Johnson (Cardinals), Lamar Miller (Texans), Terrance West (Ravens)

LVP: Isaiah Crowell (Browns)
After a surprisingly hot start, Isaiah Crowell has come crashing back down to earth in a big way. Crowell managed just 36 total yards (16 rushing, 20 receiving) on 11 touches against the Titans underrated run defense (they're currently ranked 7th in the league against the run) in Week 6. Despite his struggles in back-to-back weeks, the sheer volume of touches Crowell receives in Hue Jackson's run-first offense still makes him worth starting as an RB2 in most leagues.

Dishonorable Mentions: Carlos Hyde (49ers), Mark Ingram (Saints), Ryan Matthews (Eagles)

Wide Receiver 
MVP: Odell Beckham Jr. (Giants)
Now THIS is the Odell Beckham Jr. fantasy owners have come to know and love since he entered in the league in 2014. After a brutal first half which included a lost fumble, Beckham came out of halftime 150% dialed in and ended up gassing the Ravens secondary for 222 YDS (a new career-high) and 2 TD's on 8 receptions. Eli Manning's inconsistency and his diva-esque emotional outbursts are going to lead to the occasional dud, but OBJ is still one of the strongest WR1 options in all of fantasy football. 
Honorable Mentions: Brandin Cooks (Saints), Golden Tate (Lions), Julio Jones (Falcons)

LVP: Antonio Brown (Steelers)
There were a handful of other notable WR1/2's (Demaryius Thomas, Doug Baldwin, T.Y. Hilton, Jeremy Maclin, Allen Robinson) who struggled in Week 6, but none of them had as good of a matchup or carry the same level of prestige as Antonio Brown. Brown (4 REC/39 YDS 1 CAR/6 YDS) managed to get shut down by the much-maligned cornerback Byron Maxwell, who was just re-inserted into the starting lineup last week to replace the injured Xavien Howard after being benched for poor play earlier this season, in what what an absolutely disastrous outing for the Steelers offense in a shocking blowout loss against the lowly Dolphins. Back-to-back underwhelming performances is not out of the realm of possibility for Brown as the Steelers have the unfortunate task of facing the red hot Patriots with backup quarterback Landry Jones at the helm in Week 7.
Dishonorable Mentions: Demaryius Thomas (Broncos), Doug Baldwin (Seahawks), Jeremy Maclin (Chiefs)

Tight End
MVP: Rob Gronkowski (Patriots)
Rob Gronkowski has officially returned to his normal elite status. The Bengals defense had no answer for Gronkowski, as he mustered a career-high 162 YDS and 1 TD on 7 receptions in yet another Patriots blowout win at Gillette Stadium. There's no reason to believe that Gronkowski won't be similarly dominant in Week 7 as he faces a banged-up Steelers defense that is coming off of a game in which they allowed 81 yards to career backup MarQueis Gray.
Honorable Mentions: Coby Fleener (Saints), Hunter Henry (Chargers), Greg Olsen (Panthers)

LVP: Delanie Walker (Titans)
Marcus Mariota had his 2nd consecutive strong outing in Week 6 against the Browns, but star tight end Delanie Walker played almost no part in that success. Walker managed to only haul in a single reception for 21 yards.on just 2 targets (which somehow was still enough to be tied for 4th most on the team). Even with this poor outing, Walker is still by far the most potent threat in the Titans passing game and he has a very good chance to bounce back against the Colts horrid secondary in Week 7. 
Dishonorable Mentions: Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Jesse James (Steelers), Zach Ertz (Eagles)

Defense
MVP: Philadelphia Eagles
Despite surrendering 27 points and failing to register a sack against the Redskins on Sunday, a pair of TD's (a pick-6 and a kick return) allowed them to finish as the top fantasy defense for the 2nd time this season. Outside of the Vikings, Bills, Broncos, Seahawks and Cardinals, I don't believe there's a better fantasy option than the Eagles D right now. 
Honorable Mentions: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens

LVP: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers meltdown in Miami wasn't limited to the offensive side of the ball. Their normally productive defense looked like a bunch of shell-shocked Arena League players, as they allowed 30 points and managed zero takeways or sacks against a Dolphins offense that has become notorious for regularly turning the ball over and getting sacked over the past 5 years. The Steelers defense usually isn't this inept, but their lack of sacks (8, currently tied for 28th in the league) and inconsistent takeways (6, currently tied for 19th in the league) makes it hard to justify keeping them on your roster. 
Dishonorable Mentions: Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals

Week 6 Fantasy Football Winners and Losers

Quarterback
MVP: Cam Newton (Panthers)
Just a week ago after losing to the Cardinals, a number of people were calling for the benching of Cam Newton. Well Newton must've heard this unjust criticism because he was absolutely electric against the Vikings on Sunday. Newton looked like every bit of the superstar he's been pegged to be over the past few years with 242 passing yards, 30 rushing yards and 4 total TD's (3 passing, 1 rushing) on the afternoon. Newton may put up a couple of stinkers here and there, but performances like this confirm why he's a borderline top 5 fantasy quarterback.
Honorable Mentions: Matthew Stafford (Lions), Nick Foles (Eagles), Andy Dalton (Bengals), Jay Cutler (Bears)

LVP: Andrew Luck (Colts)
Andrew Luck has looked great all year till last night against the Chargers. What makes this especially disappointing is the Chargers have been allowing a ton of fantasy points to quarterbacks this season and Luck, who was coming off an excellent showing against a much tougher Seahawks defense last week looked poised to continue this trend, but no dice. I fully expect him to perform better on Sunday night when Peyton Manning and the Broncos roll into town.
Dishonorable Mentions: Tony Romo (Cowboys), Robert Griffin III (Redskins), Alex Smith (Chiefs), Russell Wilson (Seahawks),

Running Back
MVP: Knowshon Moreno (Broncos)
Like with Fred Jackson last week, the top performing running back of the week earned the distinction of being a touchdown vulture. Knowshon Moreno had a mere 42 yards rushing and averaged only 2.8 yards per carry, but his 3 TD performance didn't just completely salvage his game, it made him a force in fantasy this week. Moreno is the epitome of a wavier wire steal this season and has been arguably the most consistent RB2 in the league right now.
Honorable Mentions: Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks), Jammal Charles (Chiefs), Stevan Ridley (Patriots), Brandon Jacobs (Giants)

LVP: Ray Rice (Ravens)
A week removed from his first standout performance of the season, Ray Rice was right back to his disappointing ways with a 34-yard performance against the Packers. Granted this is a tough defense to run on, but Rice's lackluster numbers on the whole this season are growing increasingly frustrating for anyone took him in the 1st round this year. If this keeps up for the rest of the season, Rice's days as a fantasy RB1 are over.
Dishonorable Mentions: Doug Martin (Buccaneers), Adrian Peterson (Vikings), Bilal Powell (Jets),  Le'von Bell (Steelers)

Wide Receiver
MVP: Vincent Jackson (Buccaneers)
Look who decided to shake his slump this week! Vincent Jackson absolutely crucified the Eagles defense for 114 yards and a pair of TD's (his first of the year) on 9 catches. The Buccaneers offense has struggled immensely all year long. If they want to turn things around Jackson is going to be heavily involved, which makes him about one of the select few members of the Buccaneers that hold any sort of fantasy value. 
Honorable Mentions: Brandon Marshall (Bears), Justin Blackmon (Jaguars), DeSean Jackson (Eagles), Keenan Allen (Chargers)

LVP: Dez Bryant (Cowboys)
I'm legitimately shocked by this. One of the best receivers in the league only puts up 36 yards on one of the most porous secondaries in the league. Bryant's poor performance can be attributed to the fact that Tony Romo struggled all game long and the outstanding play of the Cowboys special teams, which made the passing game inessential to gaining a victory. Bryant has another juicy matchup against a weak Eagles secondary this week, so his fantasy owners (myself included) can be hopeful for a nice bounceback game.
Dishonorable Mentions: Torrey Smith (Ravens), Danny Amendola (Patriots), Pierre Garcon (Redskins), Robert Woods (Bills)

Tight End
MVP: Vernon Davis (49ers)
Aside from Jimmy Graham, Tony Gonzalez and Rob Gronkowski, I can't remember the last time a tight end was as dominant in a game as Vernon Davis was on Sunday against the Cardinals. He went off for 180 yards and 2 TD's and accounted for a vast majority of the 49er's passing offense on the day. Vernon Davis so far in 2013 has arguably been the best tight end not named Jimmy Graham for the fantasy game.
Honorable Mentions:  Kyle Rudolph (Vikings), Joesph Fauria (Lions), Scott Chandler (Bills), Dallas Clark (Ravens)

LVP: Jimmy Graham (Saints)
The Patriots put an end to Jimmy Graham's reign of complete and utter domination on Sunday. Graham was held without a catch, which is shocking because the Patriots had been getting burned by tight ends all season long and because of how much of an unstoppable force Graham has been. Kudos goes out to the Patriots for keeping this beast caged-up for this week.
Dishonorable Mentions: Jason Witten (Cowboys), Greg Olsen (Panthers), Garrett Graham (Texans), Brandon Myers (Giants)

Defense
MVP: St. Louis Rams
The Rams defense found a way to apologize for their underwhelming numbers so far this season: crush the Houston Texans into oblivion. The Rams were relentless all game long picking up 5 sacks, 2 INT's, 2 fumble recoveries, and most importantly, 2 defensive TD's. This is the Rams defense we expected to see this season and their fantasy owners have had their frowns (at least temporarily) turned upside down.
Honorable Mentions: Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears

LVP: Denver Broncos
The Broncos somehow managed only 2 sacks and 2 INT's on the trainwreck otherwise known as the Jacksonville Jaguars. Considering this seemed like a lock for highest scoring defense of week, their middling numbers are incredibly disappointing.
Dishonorable Mentions: Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, New York Jets