Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback, Green Bay Packers
Statistics: 34/42, 480 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions (34.9 fantasy points)
It appeared at times on Sunday that Rodgers was going up against five or six Washington Redskins defenders. After all, he did tally over 300 passing yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone. If it wasn't for what was a 31-0 lead in the second stanza, Rodgers would have likely put up even more yards. He has now tallied over 800 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception in two games this season. There really isn't much more I can say about what this dude has done since the start of the 2011 season. Well, maybe one more thing: A total of 96 total touchdowns compared to 15 interceptions in his last 33 regular-season starts.
Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers
Statistics: 36/47, 419 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions (29.9 fantasy points)
We all figured that Rivers would be the No. 4 overall fantasy quarterback through two weeks, right? He has now thrown for over 600 yards with seven touchdowns compared to one interception this season. Unlike San Diego's unfortunate collape last Monday night, Rivers was able to lead the team to a late-game win against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the process, he seems to have righted the ship and is prepared to put the past two seasons behind him. That being said, it's important to note that until Rivers flashes consistency for more than two weeks, he simply cannot be considered a true QB1 option moving forward. A solid performance against a lackluster Eagles' defense won't change that.
Marshawn Lynch, Running Back, Seattle Seahawks
Statistics: 28 attempts, 98 yards, three receptions, 37 yards and three touchdowns (31.5 fantasy points)
He's eating Skittles again, people. For a third consecutive game, Lynch has literally ran over his rivals down south in the NFC West. Lynch tallied 125 yards and three scores against the San Francisco 49ers, which was good enough to rank him as the top fantasy running back in the league this week, well at least until Giovani Bernard goes off tonight. Enough of my fanboy crush on Gio, what Lynch last night was nothing short of amazing.
James Starks, Running Back, Green Bay Packers
Statistics: 20 attempts, 132 yards, four receptions, 36 yards and one touchdown (22.8 fantasy points)
When Brandon Meriweather laid an illegal hit on Eddie Lacy yesterday afternoon, many figured that Aaron Rodgers and Co. would be forced into a one-dimensional offensive attack again. Enter into the equation Starks, who was nearly cut prior to the start of training camp. He tallied the most yards (168) of any running back on Sunday and put up a score against what has to be considered a disastrous Washington Redskins' defense at this point. It remains to be seen exactly what Starks role will be when Lacy (concussion) returns, but this was a dynamic overall performance.
Eddie Royal, Wide Receiver, San Diego Chargers
Statistics: Seven receptions, 90 yards and three touchdowns (27.0 fantasy points)
Yeah, we all saw this coming. Royal, who was nearly benched last week against the Houston Texans after dropping a big third-down pass, put up the best overall fantasy performance for a wide receiver on Sunday. His three touchdowns matches the most touchdowns any Chargers' receiver has put up over the last decade (Vincent Jackson netted three back in 2010). With Malcom Floyd possible out with an injury, Royal may play an important role in San Diego's passing game for the near future. Is this enough to make him a viable fantasy football starter? I am not too sure about that.
DeSean Jackson, Wide Receiver, Philadelphia Eagles
Statistics: Nine receptions, 193 yards and one touchdown (25.3 fantasy points)
Say hello to your No. 1 overall fantasy wide reciver through the first two weeks of the season. Has now tallied 16 receptions for nearly 300 yards and two scores thus far this season. His 296 receiving yards represents 42 percent of the yards he gained last season. Think about that for a second. With Chip Kelly's up-tempo offense and a rejuvinated Michael Vick under center, don' expect Jackson to come crashing back down to earth anytime soon.
Calvin Johnson, Wide Receiver, Detroit Lions
Statistics: Six receptions, 116 yards and two touchdowns (23.6 fantasy points)
Good for Megatron. All the talk about him regressing as a fantasy receiver has been overblown. As the best receiver in the game, Johnson finalled hit the end zone multiple times for the first time since December of 2011 against the Oakland Raiders. After missing the end zone at the one-yard line a handful of times last season, Johnson beat Patrick Peterson for two scores from Matthew Stafford, which was a feat in of itself. While he is still only a bottom-tier WR1 (12th overall) thus far this season, Johnson promises to jump many of those receivers currently ranked ahead of him.
Martellus Bennett, Tight End, Chicago Bears
Statistics: Seven receptions, 76 yards and two touchdowns (19.6 fantasy points)
So much for Bennett not receiving the necessary targets to be a fantasy stuff. The ultra-talented tight end racked up two scores, including a game winner, against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. In the process, Bennett put up the second-most fantasy points of any tight end this week behind only Jimmy Graham.