Best:
Robert Saleh, Defensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Who would have ever thought that six weeks into the NFL season that the San Francisco 49ers would not only be sitting on top of the NFC West, but doing so at an unbeaten 5-0. Perfect example of getting there, look no further than the effort put out in the 20-7 win over the NFC Champion Los Angeles Rams. Robert Saleh had his defense ready, holding one of the highest scoring teams in the league to just seven points. Jared Geoff was sacked four times and was held to a grand total of 78 passing yards on the day. Saleh was even interviewed in the post game press conference, which is rare for coordinators. That's how good he was at throwing the Rams off their game
Worst:
Jason Garrett, Head Coach Dallas Cowboys
There was some worry as to how well the Cowboys would play against good teams. They had a two game losing streak going into this week's matchup with the winless Jets. But it blew up on the Boys, as the Jets walked away with a 24-22 victory. Some of that does fall on the head coach. I'm not saying its Garrett's fault that there were dropped passes. He can't catch the ball for his players. But it has to be something off with the Boys. It starts at the top and if Dallas doesn't get this thing figured out, and quick, he might be on the chopping block, after ten years on the job.
Best:
Stefan Diggs, Wide Receiver Minnesota Vikings
There's been a lot of talk as to what might actually happen with Diggs in Minnesota. There's rumblings as to what he wants to do: get traded, stay put? Who know's what's going to happen. For a while, there wasn't much known as to how well this Diggs and Cousins connection could work in the Vikings offense. Well, in week six, it looked like it was straight fire. Not only did the Vikings get a 38-20 win over the Eagles, but Diggs had a massive hand in it. He finished the day with seven catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He was burning defensive backs all over the place. Diggs was at the top of game on Sunday
Worst:
Will Fuller, Wide Receiver Houston Texans
Talk about pulling a complete 180. Last week, Fuller went off in the Houston win. Houston did follow it up with a win over Kansas City this week, more on that later. Houston got the 31-24 win over KC, but Fuller had a massive drop off. he finished in this week's win with just 5 catches for a paltry 44 yards. For some, that seems like a bit of an OK day. But it's a total drop off from what he did in the Win over Atlanta. That game, he had 14 catches for 217 yards and three touchdowns against the Falcons. The catch total had equaled what he had done the entire year before the Atlanta game. He then fell right back into averageness against KC. Can't happen for a guy of his talent level.
Best:
Russell Wilson, Quarterback Seattle Seahawks
If you don't believe the hype before this week, you should right now. Wilson should be a strong front runner for MVP. He turned in an outstanding performance in a 32-28 win over the Browns, Wilson had himself a solid day. He went 23 of 33 for 295 yards and two touchdowns. He was sacked three times but had an off the charts passer rating. He was in a groove and it showed against the Browns. Oh, and for the season, Wilson now has a QB rating of 124.7 through six games. It's an eye popping number and, if he can keep this pace up, he will break the single season mark set by Aaron Rogers in 2011. Oh, and Seattle is 5-1 on the year, the 2nd best mark in the division behind the Niners. Wilson is a big reason for this. With the way he's playing this year, it wouldn't shock many if he's in discussion for the end of the year.
Worst:
Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback Kansas City Chiefs
For this entry I needed a face and Mahomes is it. Houston beat the tar out of them, a 32-28 win by the Texans, which we touched on a little earlier. But the Chiefs have been average at best. Mahomes has looked human, but a lot of that I think has to do with the ankle bothering him. But Kansas City has really slipped. They've given up 372 rushing yards over the last two weeks against the Colts and Texans. They couldn't get anywhere near DeSean Watson, who had been sacked 18 times up to that point. It's weird, because Kansas City was supposed to be dominating teams and was a heavy favorite to come out of the AFC. But now, they look average at best and Mahomes playing average QB isn't helping.
Best:
Lamar Jackson, Quarterback Baltimore Ravens
I know its beating up on the Bengals, but still its a solid performance by any standard. Baltimore got the 23-17 win over the Bengals, and Lamar Jackson had a monster day. The throwing day was pretty good for Jackson, going 21 of 33 for 236 yards no touchdowns and no picks. it was his running game that helped build the day up. Jackson had 19 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. He had more rushing yards than any other running back in the league. Both day's for Jackson were stuff of legend. He had himself a day that some players can only really dream of having. Good on you Lamar for keeping the Ravens on top of the division, with Baltimore having the division's only winning record.
Worst:
2015 Quarterback Class
The top two guys taken in this draft class, Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston have both royally SUCKED this year, and that's putting it nicely. Lets start with Mariota, who's already lost his starting job in Tennessee, as it was announced already that Ryan Tannahill will get the next start for the Titans over Mariota. And why is that? He went 7-for-18 with two interceptions in a 16-0 loss to the Broncos. When you factor in his sacks, he averaged just 2.7 yards per dropback. Eventually, he was benched for Ryan Tannehill. Ouch, very Ouch. Winston had thrown for over 400 yards in his game, a 37-26 loss by the Bucs to Carolina. But, he also threw for FIVE interceptions. Oh and he also fumbled twice. Seven total turnovers on Sunday by Winston and its no wonder Tampa is falling in a massive black hole in their division
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