QB Daniel Jones to WR Malik Nabors-New York Giants:
We saw glimpses of this last week but in a losing cause. This week, the Jones to Nabors was in full effect again, on the road…and this time, for a win. Jones was an efficient 24-34 with 236 YDs and two TDs, both to Nabors. Aside from the two TD catches, Nabors snagged sight in total for 78 yards.
RB Saquon Barkley-Philadelphia Eagles:
The week before, Barkley blamed himself for the loss, dropping the pass that sealed the Eagles’ loss. This week, he put the team on his back for the victory. He rushed the ball 17 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
TE Dallas Goedert-Philadelphia Eagles:
Goedert also had a monster game for the Eagles. He led the team with 10 receptions for a whopping 170 yards.
QB Malik Willis-Green Bay Packers:
Apparently, who needs Jordan Love? The team is now 2-0 with Willis. And they didn’t just do it on the ground in this game. He was 13-19 with 202 YDs and a TD. He also led the team in rushing on six carries and 73 YDs on the ground…and a rushing TD.
RB Kyren Williams-Los Angeles:
In a must-win game for the Rams, Williams stepped up. With no Cooper Kupp or Puka Nacua, the team needed to rely heavily on their RB. He was a true workhorse, carrying the ball 24 times for 89 YDs and two TDs.
RB Johnathan Taylor-Indianapolis Colts:
Just as the Rams were 0-2 and in desperate need of a win, so were the Colts. With a spotty performance by quarterback Anthony Richardson, Taylor had to step up. He had 23 carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
RB David Montgomery Detroit Lions:
There is a definite theme this week, with RBs saving the day for their teams. Montgomery was a huge spark for the Lions coming off of their disappointing loss the week earlier. He had 23 carries for 105 yds and a TD.
WR Juaun Jennings-San Fransisco 49ers:
I don’t often list a player from the losing side as a winner…but Jennings absolutely was, and so were his fantasy owners. He put up 46 fantasy points for the week on 11 catches for 175 YDs and three TDs. It wasn’t his fault the team lost. Without Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle, Jennings certainly did all he could do.
QB Sam Darnold-Minnesota Vikings:
Every week, Darnold makes this list, which makes sense because the team is 3-0 and continues to dominate. He was 17-28 and only threw for 181 yards, but he had four TD passes. If he keeps this up, MVP chatter will surely begin. For what it’s worth, he’s currently listed at 25/1.
RB Carson Steele-Kansas City Chiefs:
With RB Isiah Pacheco out, HC Andy Reid turned to undrafted Steele to fill in. And he was more than serviceable. He carried the ball 17 times and gained 72 YDs. It wasn’t flashy, and the numbers weren’t gaudy…but he more than gave the team what it needed: a steady, sure-handed ball carrier who could help move the chains.
WR Rashee Rice-Kansas City Chiefs:
For flashy and gaudy numbers, the team turned to Rice. He caught 12 passes for 110 YDs and a TD.