DJ Moore, Chicago Bears:
This was Caleb Williams’ coming out party. He really looked like the No. 1 pick in the draft, and his main beneficiary was Moore. Moore caught five passes for 105 yards and two TDs.
Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts:
It is unusual to have players on losing teams in the winner’s column, but Flacco is a worthy recipient on this list. He was 33-44 for 359 yards and three TDs. On most days, when a QB puts up those numbers and scores 34 points, they win. If Flacco continues to put up these kinds of numbers, the Colts will win their fair share of games.
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars:
It’s been so long since Lawrence had a game like this that I wonder if he even forgot. He was 28-34 and 371 yds, with two TDs. He has all the physical tools; maybe he finally got the psychological part of the game under control. Before a QB can lead a team to a winning streak he has to win the first game. Lawrence did that this week and now heads to London to face off against the Bears, where they have played very well in the past.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 10: Tank Bigsby #4 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars:
For some reason, I decided to have Bigsby on my bench this week. All he did was rush for 101 yards and score two TDs.
Brain Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars:
Jacksonville fans hope the Lawrence to Thomas connection will happen for years to come. Thomas caught five passes for 122 yards and a TD.
CJ Stroud, Houston Texans:
Speaking of seeing something for years to come…Stroud is proving to be the next great QB, every time he steps on a field. He again passed for over 300 yards, with 331 passing yards, completing 28-38 passes, and adding a TD.
SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The Ravens defeated the 49ers 33-19. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens:
This was a very unusual box score for Jackson. He threw the ball 42 times. There are some stretches that he doesn’t reach that number in two games. He completed 26 passes for 348 yards and four TDs.
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens:
Henry had a pedestrian game until OT, when he broke free, nearly scoring the game-winning TD. He was tackled on the five-yard line, setting up the game-winning FG. He only rushed for 92 yards but did score a TD, which was the 100th of his career. Both he and Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans hit the century mark this week.
Daniel Jones, New York Giants:
This is why they play the games. The Giants have been reeling and heading to Seattle without their star rookie receiver Malik Nabors. They left with a much-needed victory’ led by Jones. He was 23-34 with 257 yards and two TDs.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Tyrone Tracy, New York Giants:
On the ground, Tracy ran wild. On 18 carries, he rushed for 129 yards. This balanced offensive attack was able to put up 29 points, beating the Seahawks 29-20.
Darius Slayton, New York Giants:
With Nabors out, it was a question if anyone could fill the void. Slayton absolutely stepped in. Sometimes, when a player goes down with an injury, it opens up an opportunity, which can not only help in that game but down the line. It will be interesting to see if Jones to Slayton will continue and give the passing game more options. On eight catches, Slayton gained 122 passing yards and scored a TD.
Jordan Whittington, Los Angeles Rams:
Like with Flacco, I am adding Whittington to this list of winners. Without Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, he has entered the Rams passing attack, and has started to gain a connection with Matt Stafford. On Sunday, he caught seven passes for 89yds and in the past two weeks, he’s had 13 catches for 151 yards. This hasn’t helped to produce wins the past two weeks, but it could pay dividends in the long run for Sean McVey’s offense.
