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NFL Nation, ESPN
Welcome to Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season! The undefeated Kansas Metropolis Chiefs stored rolling Sunday with a win over the Denver Broncos, and the Detroit Lions overcame 5 picks towards the Houston Texans to maneuver to 8-1.
The drama that was Week 10 began Thursday evening when the Baltimore Ravens survived a thriller towards the Cincinnati Bengals. The motion continued with wins for the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, and the Washington Commanders misplaced to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
So how did these video games affect this week’s rankings? And the place do the Arizona Cardinals — who’ve gained 4 in a row — rank? Here is our up to date listing.
Along with the rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to select non-quarterback MVP for each group on the midseason mark. Quarterbacks sometimes get the entire love — and the MVP award on the finish of the season — so we selected to deal with the opposite stars lighting it up this yr. From proficient receivers and working backs to robust defenders, we listed gamers who’re having MVP-worthy campaigns.
Let’s begin with Kansas Metropolis.
Our energy panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities evaluates how NFL groups stack up towards each other, rating them from 1 to 32.
Earlier rankings: Preseason | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10
Leap to a group:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Broncos 16-14
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Non-QB MVP: Defensive sort out Chris Jones
Jones has solely three sacks, which does not even lead his group, however his affect goes properly past that quantity. He has a cross rush win charge of 23.4%, which is sixth within the league and first for an inside lineman. He has performed this regardless of dealing with a double group on virtually 60% of snaps, main the Chiefs in stress charge at 11.6%. — Adam Teicher
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Texans 26-23
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Non-QB MVP: Extensive receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson mentioned St. Brown “is likely to be probably the most constant participant I’ve ever been round.” And that mentality has rubbed off on teammates as he has turn out to be considered one of Detroit’s foundational gamers since being chosen within the fourth spherical of the 2021 draft. St. Brown has continued his record-setting tempo in Yr 4 with a receiving landing in seven consecutive video games, the longest streak in franchise historical past. — Eric Woodyard
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Bengals 35-34
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Derrick Henry
Henry is the highest non-QB MVP within the NFL, producing a exceptional yr that has been overshadowed by quarterback Lamar Jackson’s playmaking potential. In his first season in Baltimore, Henry leads the league with 1,120 dashing yards and is the fifth participant since 1970 to attain a landing in every of the primary 10 video games of a season, becoming a member of O.J. Simpson (1975), John Riggins (1983), Jerry Rice (1987) and Todd Gurley (2018). When Henry rushes for over 90 yards, Baltimore is 6-0. When he’s held to beneath 90, the Ravens are 1-3. — Jamison Hensley
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Colts 30-20
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Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Taron Johnson
The Payments are undefeated in video games Johnson has performed, and he’s considered one of his unit’s veteran leaders. Since he returned in Week 6 from a forearm damage, the Payments have allowed a 35.2% third-down conversion charge and crimson zone effectivity of 44.4% (these numbers have been 41.5% and 50%, respectively, within the video games he missed). “[Johnson] throws his physique round like he is a linebacker, like he is 240, so he brings rather a lot to our protection,” security Taylor Rapp mentioned. “I do not suppose our protection might play the identical manner with out him.” — Alaina Getzenberg
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Commanders 28-27
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Non-QB MVP: Linebacker T.J. Watt
It is inconceivable to provide this to anybody however Watt. He has solely 6.5 sacks this season, however he is nonetheless a game-wrecker in each single manner. He has 4 pressured fumbles and two fumble recoveries, together with one on a strip sack. And although Watt was practically invisible on the stat sheet towards the Commanders, his third-down stress and a quarterback hit on Jayden Daniels late within the fourth quarter pressured a well timed punt and gave Pittsburgh an opportunity to take the lead on the following possession. — Brooke Pryor
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Cowboys 34-6
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Saquon Barkley
That is a straightforward one. Barkley has been the offensive engine for the Eagles. He ranks second within the NFL in dashing yards (991) and dashing yards per recreation (110.1), trailing solely the Ravens’ Derrick Henry. Barkley has already matched Michael Vick (2010) for probably the most single-season Offensive Participant of the Week awards (3) in group historical past. Secure to say, Barkley has been properly well worth the three-year, $38 million funding the Eagles made within the offseason. — Tim McManus
2:38
Oz the Mentalist stuns Saquon and the Eagles
Oz the Mentalist joins the Eagles and has some enjoyable with A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley.
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Steelers 28-27
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Non-QB MVP: Extensive receiver Terry McLaurin
This, after all, has rather a lot to do with quarterback Jayden Daniels’ arrival, however McLaurin has caught six landing passes, one shy of his profession excessive, and is on tempo for a career-best 1,207 receiving yards. He additionally has 4 100-yard receiving video games; another would set one other private finest for a season. McLaurin can be a giant issue within the crimson zone with seven catches — one shy of his profession finest — and a personal-high 5 touchdowns. — John Keim
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Jaguars 12-7
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Aaron Jones
Receiver Justin Jefferson is the Vikings’ finest participant, however Jones’ affect on the offense has been monumental this season. He ranks No. 6 within the NFL in yards from scrimmage per recreation (101.2) and has offered essential help because the Vikings look to make a playoff run with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Most significantly, Jones has proved exceptionally sturdy, having began all 9 video games whereas averaging 18.9 touches — the best charge by means of Week 10 in any season of his profession. — Kevin Seifert
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Week 10 outcome: Bye
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Non-QB MVP: Security Xavier McKinney
McKinney, a free agent addition, has a shot at turning into the primary defensive again to win NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr since Troy Polamalu in 2010. He leads the NFL with seven takeaways (6 interceptions, 1 pressured fumble) and has helped rework the Packers right into a turnover-centric group. They’ve already surpassed their takeaway whole from final season (19). — Rob Demovsky
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Jets 31-6
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Non-QB MVP: Kicker Chad Ryland
Ryland was signed Oct. 2 after which went on to win three video games for the Cardinals with late kicks. He kick-started Arizona’s run of 5 wins in six weeks with a profitable area aim at San Francisco. Then, after Arizona misplaced to Inexperienced Bay, he had back-to-back profitable kicks towards the Chargers and the Dolphins. — Josh Weinfuss
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Titans 27-17
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Non-QB MVP: Working again J.Okay. Dobbins
Dobbins has been the Chargers’ most impactful offseason signing, giving L.A. its finest dashing offense because the days of LaDainian Tomlinson. After struggling a season-ending Achilles rupture in Week 1 of final season, Dobbins is having the most effective years of his profession. Coach Jim Harbaugh has used postgame information conferences to marketing campaign for Dobbins to be the Comeback Participant of the Yr. He’s as much as 670 yards and 6 touchdowns this season, which each rank within the NFL’s high 10. — Kris Rhim
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Buccaneers 23-20
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Non-QB MVP: Tight finish George Kittle
Except for the one recreation he missed, Kittle has been Mr. Reliable on an offense that has had many transferring components. At 31, he’s nonetheless one of many best-blocking tight ends within the league. He additionally ranks first amongst tight ends in receiving yards per recreation (70) and is second amongst all cross catchers in landing receptions (7). — Nick Wagoner
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Brock Purdy’s Week 10 fantasy recap
Take a look at some stats and figures behind Brock Purdy’s fantasy efficiency within the 49ers’ win over the Buccaneers in Week 10.
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Lions 26-23
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Joe Mixon
Mixon has helped the Texans’ offense by means of its passing assault struggles with out wideouts Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Nico Collins (hamstring). Mixon is averaging 93.6 dashing yards, third most within the NFL, serving to to maintain the offense in first rate form. He is additionally sixth in dashing touchdowns (7) regardless of taking part in solely seven video games. Houston ought to get Collins, who led the NFL in receiving yards earlier than his damage, again quickly, and Mixon’s manufacturing ought to solely get higher as soon as Collins returns. — DJ Bien-Aime
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Saints 20-17
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Bijan Robinson
No sophomore stoop right here. As an alternative, Robinson has emerged as probably the most proficient all-around working backs within the NFL. He is fourth within the league in all-purpose yards (1,079) and fifth in dashing yards (748) regardless of ceding 35% of the group’s carries to Tyler Allgeier. Robinson has been a giant a part of the passing recreation, with the second-most yards after the catch (413) amongst working backs. Atlanta gambled taking a working again at No. 8 in 2023, however the 22-year-old is already a possible franchise participant. — Marc Raimondi
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Chiefs 16-14
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Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Pat Surtain II
There are many recreation balls that would go to Broncos defenders this season, however league personnel executives rapidly zero in on Surtain because the hub of Denver’s defensive plan. He has routinely pissed off opponents’ finest receivers, shadowing stars similar to Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf, Davante Adams and Mike Evans and primarily eradicating them from recreation plans. The Broncos lead the league in pressures, are second in sacks (35) and permit the fewest yards per dropback (5.44). There are quite a lot of components that contribute to that success, however those that face Denver say Surtain provides it a participant most groups do not have. — Jeff Legwold
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the 49ers 23-20
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Bucky Irving
Irving is not even thought of RB1 on this group — Rachaad White is — and his 5.1 yards per rush is sixth finest within the league amongst working backs. His 27.1% first downs per rush is fourth finest on the place. With Professional Bowlers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) out with accidents, Irving has been an unsung hero, even when it hasn’t translated into wins over the previous 4 weeks. — Jenna Laine
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Ravens 35-34
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Non-QB MVP: Extensive receiver Ja’Marr Chase
Chase is having his finest yr but, which is saying one thing contemplating he has been a Professional Bowler in all three of his NFL seasons. He leads the league in receiving yards (981), receiving touchdowns (10) and yards after the catch (451). If Chase averages 140.6 yards over the ultimate seven video games of the common season, he’ll break the NFL single-season file set by Calvin Johnson in 2012. For a group that should be constructed round him and quarterback Joe Burrow transferring ahead, the pairing is setting a really robust basis. — Ben Child
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Stephen A.: Bengals’ protection will allow you to down when it counts
Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton and Shannon Sharpe analyze the end result of the Bengals-Ravens matchup and defend Cincinnati’s choice to go for 2.
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Dolphins 23-15
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Kyren Williams
When the Rams’ offense was with out its high two receivers — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua — on account of damage, the group leaned on Williams. Via the primary six video games, he scored 9 of the Rams’ 11 offensive touchdowns. As Los Angeles has gotten more healthy, quarterback Matthew Stafford has unfold the ball out extra and the group hasn’t needed to rely solely on Williams. He has 10 touchdowns — eight dashing and two receiving — this season. — Sarah Barshop
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Week 10 outcome: Bye
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Kenneth Walker III
The Seahawks’ No. 1 working again will get the nod despite the fact that he missed two video games on account of damage and Seattle is working the ball at a decrease charge than all however one group. His common of 87.9 scrimmage yards per recreation ranks seventeenth amongst all NFL gamers, whereas his seven touchdowns from scrimmage are tied for tenth. Extensive receiver DK Metcalf additionally has a case, however Walker has scored 4 extra touchdowns in the identical variety of video games. — Brady Henderson
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Payments 30-20
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Non-QB MVP: Nostril sort out Grover Stewart
Early-season accidents to high Colts gamers similar to DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor have restricted their affect. However Stewart has been a constant presence all through, main the group with eight tackles for loss and creating extra cross rush than any yr in his profession. Stewart is tied for the group lead with 3.5 sacks — uncommon for a nostril sort out — and is tenth within the NFL in run cease win charge (43%). — Stephen Holder
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Rams 23-15
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Non-QB MVP: Working again De’Von Achane
Achane has taken on a extra outstanding position in his second NFL season, main the group in whole yards (774) and touches (147). He has accounted for 28% of Miami’s offensive yards, in contrast with 15% as a rookie. Because the Dolphins’ fledgling passing offense continues to seek out its kind, his proficiency as a runner has bolstered the NFL’s ninth-ranked dashing assault (129.4 YPG). — Marcel Louis-Jacques
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Patriots 19-3
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Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Jaylon Johnson
The All-Professional cornerback is offering Chicago early returns on the $76 million contract he signed within the 2024 offseason. In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Johnson has pressured the bottom passer score (38.0) and lowest completion share over anticipated (minus-17.4%) when focused this season (minimal 25 targets). He leads the group with two interceptions and is second in tackles for loss (4). — Courtney Cronin
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Eagles 34-6
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Non-QB MVP: Kicker Brandon Aubrey
When a kicker is into account for a group’s MVP, that tells you what kind of state of affairs the squad is in. That is no knock on Aubrey, who has been super. However who else might you decide from a protection that struggles stopping individuals and an offense that may’t rating? Aubrey has made 22 of 24 area aim makes an attempt on the season and is 9-of-10 from 50 yards or extra (his solely different miss got here on a block). 5 of his makes have been from 55 yards or longer, together with a 65-yarder. — Todd Archer
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Cardinals 31-6
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Non-QB MVP: Extensive receiver Garrett Wilson
Wilson is second within the league in receptions (65) and fourth in receiving yards (704). He additionally delivered the spotlight of the Jets’ season — his one-handed, acrobatic landing catch that propelled New York to a Week 9 win over the Texans. Within the Jets’ universe, Wilson is a rarity: a homegrown expertise who has ascended to star standing. The trick will likely be locking him up for the long run. — Wealthy Cimini
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Schefter to McAfee: Rodgers does not seem like he is having enjoyable this season
Adam Schefter joins Pat McAfee and talks about the way forward for the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers.
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Falcons 20-17
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Alvin Kamara
Kamara has been probably the most obtainable gamers on the group in a yr crammed with accidents, taking part in by means of rib and hand points earlier within the season. His 218 touches lead the league, and he wants simply 25 yards from scrimmage to surpass final season’s whole. Kamara leads the group in dashing yards (715), receiving yards (421) and touchdowns (7). — Katherine Terrell
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Bears 19-3
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Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Christian Gonzalez
After tearing the labrum in his proper shoulder in Week 4 of his rookie season, Gonzalez has returned to kind in 2024 and is taking part in 98% of the defensive snaps by means of 10 video games. He’s recurrently assigned the opponent’s high receiver, has one interception and ranks within the high 5 in lowest completion share (50.9%) and fewest yards allowed per goal (5.7) as the closest defender (min. 50 targets), per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Mike Reiss
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Week 10 outcome: Bye
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Non-QB MVP: Edge rusher Myles Garrett
The Browns’ protection has regressed from its elite standing final season, however Garrett, the reigning Defensive Participant of the Yr, stays a dominant drive. He is on tempo for 13 sacks, one shy of his 2023 whole. Garrett went 4 straight video games with out recording a sack, however he nonetheless attracts double-teams and opens one-on-one alternatives for his teammates. He ranks third in cross rush win charge as an edge defender (25.8%) regardless of dealing with double-teams on a league-high 27% of these performs. — Daniel Oyefusi
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Week 10 outcome: Beat the Giants 20-17 (OT)
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Non-QB MVP: Working again Chuba Hubbard
He is the MVP of the group, interval. He is third within the NFL in dashing with 818 yards, together with a career-best 153 on Sunday. He is performed so properly the Panthers rewarded him with a four-year, $33 million extension even with second-round decide Jonathon Brooks ready within the wings. As GM Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales have mentioned, Hubbard embodies the tradition and work ethic the group desires to construct round. — David Newton
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Vikings 12-7
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Non-QB MVP: Edge rusher Travon Walker
Walker is without doubt one of the few Jaguars defensive gamers having a very good season. He is on tempo for a career-high 13 sacks, persevering with the regular enchancment he has proven since Jacksonville drafted him No. 1 in 2022. Walker scored his first profession landing on a fumble return in Week 9 towards the Eagles and has a team-high 7.5 sacks to go along with 10 quarterback hits. — Mike DiRocco
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Chargers 27-17
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Non-QB MVP: Extensive receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
There are few vivid spots this season for the Titans, however Westbrook-Ikhine has emerged as considered one of their most dependable gamers after not being focused within the first 4 video games. Since then, Westbrook-Ikhine has caught 13 of 19 passes which have gone his manner. The veteran extensive receiver has performed extra snaps than some other Titans receiver over the previous three video games and his 4 landing catches this season lead the group. “Each time we throw it to him, it is a first down or a landing,” Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz mentioned. — Turron Davenport
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Week 10 outcome: Misplaced to the Panthers 20-17 (OT)
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Non-QB MVP: Defensive sort out Dexter Lawrence II
He is second within the NFL with 9.0 sacks regardless of taking part in a majority of his snaps at nostril sort out. That’s simply not regular. Even when Lawrence is not reaching the quarterback, he is wreaking havoc by getting push in the course of the protection. And he is doing it regardless of being double-teamed at a league-high 74.2% of the snaps. He would possible be a critical Defensive Participant of the Yr candidate if he performed on a greater group. — Jordan Raanan
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Week 10 outcome: Bye
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Non-QB MVP: Tight finish Brock Bowers
A stunning decide by the Raiders at No. 13 total — Las Vegas already had second-rounder Michael Mayer from 2023 and signed Harrison Bryant in free company — Bowers has greater than exceeded expectations. With out Davante Adams, Bowers’ 57 catches for 580 yards and two touchdowns lead the Raiders, and his receiving yardage tops all tight ends. He’s greater than a easy safety blanket for quarterbacks Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder and Aidan O’Connell; he has been the Raiders’ finest total participant. Interval. — Paul Gutierrez