Top 10 MVP Candidates Week 6

Hi, here is my MVP candidates ranking post that I do every 2 weeks. Next to players names I will write if they moved up + or moved down - how many spots. I will write N/A if they weren't on the list last time. Here it is:

(This post was made before this weeks Thursday night Raiders Vs. Chiefs game)
1. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: +4
Statline: 1959 passing yards, 13 TD, 2 INT
Even though the Patriots are having a slow start to the season, Brady isn't. Brady looks like a top MVP candidate once again. He leads the NFL in passing yards with already practically 2000. He's already thrown a nice 13 TDs to only 2 INTS. He looks like the normal good old Brady and could have a chance at winning yet ANOTHER MVP this season.

2. Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans: N/A
Statline: 1297 passing yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTS
In the last 2 weeks, Watson has gone from a non-candidate to a top candidate. The rookie QB as we all know has had a surprising amazing start to the season. While the Texans are only 3-3 and in a 3-way tie for the top of their division, Watson is standing out. The Texans have become Watson's team the title that defensive stud J.J. Watt used to hold. While his stats don't seem amazing, he has been on another level this season. 2 weeks in a row he had 5 total TDs. 4 TDs and a rushing TD and the week after FIVE passing TDs in a single game! Watson is the front runner to win rookie of the year but the rookie could take home even bigger better honors if he keeps playing like a veteran QB.

3. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs: -2
Statline: 630 rush yards, 4 TDs, 255 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
While Hunt's stats don't look MONSTER, they are. In just 6 weeks, Hunt has become a rookie phenom who carried the Chiefs to their great 5-1 start that leads the AFC. Hunt already has rushed for 630 yards in just 6 games which puts him on pace to get around 1500 yards or even more. He looks like one of the next elite RBs for the next decade. Hunt is off to a monster start and has a good shot at MVP!

4. Alex Smith, QB, Chiefs: -2
Statline: 1637 passing yards, 12 TDs, 0 INT
Smith is having the best year of his career surprisingly as the Chiefs made a massive trade to pick QB Patrick Mahomes in the first round so he could replace Smith who seemed to be slowing down. Smith has become a QB1 elite this year. He has already thrown for 1600 yards less than halfway through the season. If he keeps on pace it will be the best year of his career passing yard wise. Smith also has 12 TDs already which is really good and don't forget that Smith hasn't thrown a single interception yet this season. Smith is playign out of his mind this year and actually has a shot at MVP.

5. Leonard Fournette, RB, Jaguars: N/A
Statline: 596 rush yards, 6 rush TDs, 136 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
This is the year of the rookie RB. We've seen Kareem Hunt, Fournette, Chris Carson, and Dalvin Cook all look like legit elite RBs for years to come. Fournette has looked like a monster RB the Jags have always needed. Fournette has looked like an actual nightmare for opposing defenses. He's already ran for 596 which puts him on pace for over 1300 yards in just his rookie season. He's already run for a whopping 6 TDs which puts him on pace for over 14 TDs. He looks like he has a shot at MVP even though its not likely he passes fellow rook RB Kareem Hunt in MVP race he still looks amazing! Fournette has a nice shot at this.

6. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers: N/A
Statline: 700 receiving yards, 2 TDs
Despite Big Ben looking bad this year, Brown looks really really good. He somehow as a receiver already has 700 yards within only 6 weeks. If he keeps on this insane WR tear, he could be in for a historic season. Brown looks better than ever and for the first time that I can say without hesitating that Brown IS the best receiver in the league right now!

7. Todd Gurley, RB, Rams: -3
Statline: 521 rush yards, 4 TDs, 245 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
Gurley IS back from his down year last year. The former rookie of the year has had a great start to this years campaign and looks like an elite RB again. Gurley has already ran for a great 520 rush yards which puts him on pace for over 1000 rush yards. He also has whopping receiving stats that total up to 245 receiving yards and 3 receiving TDs. He looks really great this year and has a good shot at MVP.

8. Carson Wentz, QB, Eagles: +1
Statline: 1584 pass yards, 13 TD, 3 INT
Wentz is only 2 years into the league but already seems like he's been in the league for ages. Wentz is playing like a top tier QB. He has lead his Eagles team to a 5-1 start, the best record in the NFC and leads a top division. Wentz has already thrown for 1500 yards and 13 TDs with only 3 INTs just 6 weeks in. A QB this young putting such great numbers is rare and Wentz is looking GREAT!

9. Chris Hogan, WR, Patriots: N/A
Statline: 307 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDs
Sure, Hogan's stats aren't amazing but if you have him in fantasy or have watched in a real game, you would actually see how important he is to the Patriots and how beastly he has been playing lately. The former lacrosse player that switched to WR is having the best season of his career. Already only 6 games into the year, Hogan has a nice 300 receiving yards and a great 5 TDs. Hogan has been really important for the Pats and he is a huge longshot to win MVP but I feel like I should mention him.

10. Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Cowboys: (10 last time)
Statline: 8.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 24 combined tackles
Lawrence was 10 on the list last time and I still think he is no. 1 in the defensive player of the year race but he has slowed down a little since 2 weeks ago. Still leading the league in sacks but only by .5 sacks, Lawrence at the very beginning of the year had an insane start getting a bunch of sacks really really fast. Lawrence again still leads the league in sacks and I expect him to finish the year with a lot of sacks. He also has 2 forced fumbles and 24 combined tackles. Pretty good. Lawrence will likely be the DPOY but a longshot for MVP!

Just Missed the List: Le'Veon Bell RB Steelers, Calais Campbell DE Jaguars
Thanks for reading!

Photo Cred: Sporting News, zimbio.com, NBC Sports, Elite Management Services Group, Inc., New England Patriots

Winners of the Week, Week 5

Hi, here is my winners of the week for week 5. Some quick news that the Browns have named Kevin Hogan their starting QB for the week. Here it is:

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans
Statline: 261 yards, 5 TDs passing
For the 2nd week in a row Deshaun Watson is my blogs player of the week! After an amazing performance last week against the Titans, I didn't know there was anyway for Watson to play much better...well he did it. Watson threw for 4 TDs and ran for 1 TD last week, this week he threw for 5 TDs! FIVE! FIVE! FIVE! That is an INSANE amount for a QB, especially a rookie. Watson has been nothing short of unbelievable these last few weeks. As a rookie Watson has been doing things we expect a veteran or Tom Brady to do. Watson is already doing it all! He can pass, he can run. He makes great throws and great decisions. This is DESHAUN WATSON's TEAM NOW! I hope the Texans can make a playoff apperance because we know Watson somehow does even better on a bigger stage. Watson is second in the league in passing TDs. Only behind the great Aaron Rodgers. Watson is having a great year and has found his way into the MVP race and also may be edging Kareem Hunt for the rookie of the year favorite. Lets see what Watson can do next week against the BROWNS! It should be a monster game for him.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Seattle Seahawks (3-2)
Final Score: Seahawks 16, Colts 10
This is crazy. Not only is this the second week in a row that the Hawks have won team of the week but with Deshaun Watson winning player of the week for the second week in a row, we have the same 2 winners from last week! CRAZY! Anyway the Seahawks pulled off a MAJOR win against the Rams who had been on a roll. The game started out VERY slow for the Hawks as it started with a 10-0 Rams lead but then the Hawks picked it up. Their D was playing on fire. Limiting Jared Goff, Sammy Watkins, and Todd Gurley. The team ended the day with 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. DE Sheldon Richardson had 1 interception and one fumble recovery. He had quite a day. The game got very intense in the end as the Hawks were only up by 6 when with about 20 seconds the Rams had the ball at their own 15. Luckily for the Hawks, with great defense and a lucky wide open drop in the endzone by rookie WR Cooper Kupp, the Hawks won on the final play of the game and took the division back. This would have been bad for the Hawks playoff positioning if they had lost this game but the team played well with each other and took home a huge win.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Honorable Mentions:
Myles Garrett, DE, Browns: 2 sacks in debut game
Carson Wentz, QB, Eagles: 304 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
Sheldon Richardson, DE, Seahawks: 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery
Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys: 251 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
Leonard Fournette, RB, Jaguars: 181 yards, 2 TDs

TEAM OF THE WEEK Honorable Mentions:
Carolina Panthers (4-1)
Kansas City Chiefs (5-0)
Philledelphia Eagles (4-1)
Green Bay Packers (4-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Winner List: Week 1 Kareem Hunt RB Chiefs, Week 2 Tom Brady QB Patriots, Week 3 Odell Beckham Jr. WR Giants, Week 4 Deshaun Watson QB Texans, Week 5 Deshaun Watson QB Texans

TEAM OF THE WEEK Winner List: Week 1 Chiefs, Week 2 Broncos, Week 3 Redskins, Week 4 Seahawks, Week 5 Seahawks

Thanks for reading!

Photo Cred: Fantasy Football Calculator

Top Offensive Rookie of the Year Candidates

Hi, with the whole new rookie class set in where they are going to play, here are my top candidates that I think will win Offensive Rookie of the year. I will do a defensive one too. Here it is:

11. Jordan Leggett, TE, Jets:
My number 11 pick had to be a sleeper and this is it. Leggett was a machine for Clemson and the Jets don't really have a starter at tight end giving Leggett a great shot to compete for the job. If he gets it he could be one of the biggest sleepers all season. This pick was an ace pick for the Jets because I think Leggett is a quality pass catcher with a small chance at rookie of the year.

10. Dede Westbrook, WR, Jaguars:
This was such a steal. Westbrook was a Heisman nominee last year as he caught so so many amazing balls and then beat everyone to the endzone. I think he could easily work his way into the starting receiver core and have an insane year.

9. Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans:
If Watson starts, he will likely move up a lot higher on this list but right now it looks like it could be a year before Watson gets the nod. It seems like the Texans like QB Tom Savage but I think if Watson starts he could be really good and QBs have an advantage in award races because they touch the ball every offensive play.

8. Mike Williams, WR, Chargers:
If Williams can take the no. 1 role away from Keenan Allen this could turn into an elite receiver story but I don't see it happening in year one for the 7th overall pick. Williams is a jump ball catching machine and I'm excited to see if he wins this award because like I said, he could turn elite.

7. Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings:
Some people have Cook as their no. 1 option to win ROY but I think different. He will likely become starter a few weeks into the season when they see how much more talented he is than Latavius Murray. Once he starts he will have a good chance I just don't know how much I see it.

6. Zay Jones, WR, Bills:
Zay Jones was a great pick by the Bills and though he didn't put up as huge numbers as some of the first round receivers, I think he will convert well to the NFL. He will likely be the WR2 for the Bills and I think he could become Tyrod Taylor's favorite target and then he could have a monster season, giving him a good shot at OROY.

5. O.J. Howard, TE, Buccaneers:
Maybe the biggest steal of the draft, I would have the new Bucs starting TE higher but then again he's a TE competing with fast receivers and running backs. Even though he may be the most talented on the list, his position makes it hard for him to take the big award over some of the other players on this list. Still Howard will likely have a great year, and a chance at ROY.

4. John Ross, WR, Bengals:
I love this pick by the Bengals so much because Ross will be an amazing WR2. The 40 yard dash king will be the PERFECT complement for A.J. Green because he boasts speed and catching. Ross could climb the list if Andy Dalton targets him A LOT but I still think Green will get a majority of the balls thrown. Still, Ross has a great shot.

3. Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals:
If Mixon doesn't do bad things off the field, which it seems like he won't because it seems he's grown since the incident, he can do great things. If Mixon can take the Bengals starting RB role, I can see him becoming an elite running back in the league. He will be great behind the Bengals quality O-line and I think he has a great shot at the award.

2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers:
This was also one of my favorite picks in the draft! The RB needy Panthers snatched up the most versatile player in the draft in McCaffrey. He can play receiver and running back at high levels and can juke anyone so hard they will fall down. I'm excited to see him vs. Myles Garrett. McCaffrey has a great chance of rookie of the year.

1. Leonard Fournette, RB, Jaguars:
I knew from the second the commish read the card, that this was going to be a franchise changing move. Fournette will fit perfectly into this young offense and will likely have as good of a rookie year as Ezekiel Elliott last year. Fournette has a perfect combo of size and speed and that gives him the best shot of anyone at rookie of the year. I can see the Jags running the ball A LOT MORE this season.

Thanks for reading!

Photo Cred: Sporting News, Rubbing the Rock, NewsOK, Houston Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, The Buffalo News, Draft Insiders' Digest, The News Tribune, Deadspin, CBS Sports

Predicting the First 5 Picks of the 2017 NFL Draft

Hi, I'm looking way into the future on which teams I think will have the top 5 picks and who they will pick. These are my opinion on how the teams will do so the order will most likely not be the same. Some quick news that the Panthers release good cornerback Bene Benwikere. Here it is:

With the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns Select:
DeShaun Watson, QB, Clemson:
The Browns are the only team without a win this season. They were looking good before their injuries hit. QB Robert Griffin III looked good but he's hurt yet again and so the Browns are back to their QB struggles. Its time to grab a young player who is easily the best QB in college. He's fast, he's great at passing, and he's a leader. He could finally be the franchise QB they've been waiting for.

With the second pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears Select:
Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville:
If Lamar Jackson comes out of college this year, he will be the future of the Bears QB. They have dealt with Jay Culter for too long and he used to be good but his prime time is over. The Bears will love a young, SUPER fast, heisman potiential, QB. He is probably going to win this years Heisman, he has already 14 passing TD's and 14 rushing TD's in just a few games. WHAT?! How does that work. This man is insane and he will be the Bears long term answer even if he doesn't start RIGHT away.

With the Third pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Fransico 49ers Select:
DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame:
Its time. The 49ers have 2 QB's currently. Blaine Gabbert who is overrated by the team and Colin Kapernick who deserves the start but no one gives it to him so its time for someone new. Most people are saying Kizer will be the no. 1 QB coming out of college and I think he is really good so the 49ers will be lucky to get him. He's already passed for 1500+ yards and 14 TD's and he's rushed for 600+ yards and 6 TD's in just the first few games. He is perfect combination and the 49ers will be happy to have someone new at QB.

With the Fourth pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins Select:
Myles Garrett, OLB, Texas A&M:
The Redskins are going to have another bad season and they will finally be able to get the next Von Miller right out of college to help with their terrible defense. Him and Josh Norman will headline the D and the addition of Garrett will help A LOT! He could give them a great monster season.

With the Fifth Pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers Select:
Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan:
With Jason Verrett hurt, he will be a question mark in the future, to have a super young corner in the mix, the 2 could grow together and be like Aquib Talib and Chirs Harris. He plays a bunch of other positions too so if they needed help in other places, they could put him there to help. He is the complete package and will totally help the Chargers in the future.

Thanks for reading and I may have picks 6-10 coming another time. Hope you liked it.